Latest Wellington news
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summer
AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.
Pilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flight
He had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.
Proposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown out
The Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.
'This bill kills': Activists disrupt Parliament over fast-track bill
350 Aotearoa decry bill as 'anti-democratic, anti-climate'.
Developer, bar owner resign from Tory Whanau's business advisory group
Wellington's mayor only announced the group of high-flyers in May.
'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles Wellington
The quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.
Police launch homicide investigation after Porirua man dies in hospital
Titahi Bay resident Sean Remnant was found at a property with critical injuries.
'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles Wellington
The quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.
Police launch homicide investigation after Porirua man dies in hospital
Titahi Bay resident Sean Remnant was found at a property with critical injuries.
Analysis: How Winston Peters regained control of Cook Strait ferries
Peters is back at the helm and going back to the drawing board.
Divided stance: Councillors split over opposition to Treaty bill
Wellington council opposes Treaty Principles Bill despite some councillors' objections.
'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss out
The school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.
'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murder
Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.
Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang boss
Anyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.
Watch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viral
Cassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".
Out and proud uni students on life in the rainbow-friendly capital
Rainbow-identifying students Josh and Zia speak about their experiences coming out while studying in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Church elder's dying wish fulfilled as iconic estate sells to loving family - 'that's what Mum and Dad would want'
Waterfront home has hosted countless weddings free of charge.
Brokenwood Mysteries trophy home has a $5m-plus price tag
"They hired the barn off us, although I’ve got no idea who got murdered."
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota C-HR GR Sport
The GR Sport offers more performance than the standard car. But it's still not sporty.
BMW revives Techno Violet for Kith M1 and XM special editions
BMW and Kith unveil a Techno Violet-themed M1 art car and a limited-edition XM SUV.
2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hits 96km/h in 2.3 seconds
ZR1 joins hypercar legends with staggering performance figures released by Chevrolet.
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