Latest Wellington news
Young runner tackles daily half marathon to support men's mental health
Emma Upton combines passion for running and charity.
Truck crashes down bank in Wellington’s Aro Valley
The driver was not injured, but three houses have been evacuated as a precaution as the truck is stabilised and removed. Video / TVNZ
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
College's haka echoes across the Great Wall
Great cultural experience for Kāpiti College's kapa haka group.
Man arrested over one of three suspicious fires at block of flats
The man was not charged over the fire that injured the 82-year-old man.
'Ability to drive change': Why top cop Andrew Coster was appointed Social Investment boss
The outgoing Police Commissioner starts his five-year term in the new role on Monday.
Power out for hundreds in south Wellington
The cause is unknown, Wellington Electricity says.
Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.
Power out for hundreds in south Wellington
The cause is unknown, Wellington Electricity says.
Police seek witnesses to serious motorbike crash
The motorcyclist was flown to hospital in a serious condition.
Police seek barefoot man on bicycle after 82yo critically injured in fire
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
NZDF workers taking escalated strike action after pay increase refusal
Union members are refusing to work overtime and will reduce work output.
College unveils stunning $2.2 million gymnasium
Students wowed with the old gym's transformation.
Ministry concerns revealed about Te Papa's new international tourist fee
The museum has started charging international visitors aged 16 and older a $35 entry fee.
'Unaffordable': Simeon Brown reveals estimated cost of Wellington's scrapped mega tunnel
The capital will be getting two new tunnels instead.
Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'
Elderly man fighting for life after third suspicious fire at block of flats
The fire is the third suspicious blaze at the property in the space of a month.
Tory Whanau reveals projects facing the chop as city awaits observer
A swimming pool, a new skate park and cycleways are among the projects at risk.
'Who can say no to KFC?' Missing cat lured back after vet and cattery fire
It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.
Fire destroys Wellington vet centre and cattery
Wellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.
Trophy home linked to failed property developer suffers $650,000 loss
Luxury resort-style property had escaped mortgagee sale last year.
Grant Dalton’s former Remuera mansion sells for $20m
It's the second biggest sale of the year.
Car news and advice
Luxury finalists: 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
The best Luxury cars of 2024 aren't entirely selfish: all feature electrification.
Hyundai research reveals driver frustration with touchscreen controls
Drivers often find touchscreens cumbersome and distracting.
Sports/Performance finalists: 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year
The best enthusiast cars of 2024 are a diverse bunch: coupe, sedan and even an SUV.
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Wellington councillors warned to 'get on with it and behave'
Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.
'The cover of Christianity:' Man groomed, abused boys he met at church youth group
'You broke my heart when you assaulted my brother,' victim tells Gordon Barnes.