Wellington street closure raises concerns among businesses and residents
Residents on major Wellington route are worried about a six-month road closure.
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Man lay dead for a month in council flat before being discovered
Stephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.
Lucky escape for Wellington ute driver
Despite falling four metres, there was little damage to the vehicle or house.
Armed police at Wellington park after reports of assault
Armed police were at Wellington park after reports of woman being assaulted.
Jailed for fraud: Sir Peter Jackson's 'greatest betrayal' by ex employee
Eugene DeMarco used Sir Peter's planes to pay off debt he owed to the film mogul.
Watch: Wellington man throws e-scooter on to traffic island
Some label man a "good citizen" for throwing scooter in Wellington CBD.
Wellington taxi drivers accused of 'mafia-like' tactics
Reports of drivers circling parking wardens, a 'look out' operation and hogging car parks.
Kiwi maker of Scarlett Johansson's fave chocolate cake put in receivership
Company has loyal following but faced cost and time overruns as it attempted to expand.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Wild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the country
Around 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.
Prisoner who escaped on a toilet break still on the run
Uditha Punchihewa, 31, has been on the run since mid October.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
Air NZ cancels Tuesday services to Wellington
Severe weather forecast for capital city has led to cancellations of some morning flights.
Wild weather on way: Air NZ cancels morning flights to Wellington
Air NZ has cancelled some morning flights to Wellington because of the wild weather.
Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ
Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.
A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".
How much is too much? Councillors and their second jobs
We survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.
Floundering in the e-scooter and e-bike wave
Time to play catch-up: Micromobility the 'genie that's not going back in the bottle'.
Bodies-under-the-bridge murderer appeals
The bodies of Kamal Reddy's victims lay undiscovered for nearly eight years.
Hill climb records tumble
Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.
Government urged to rethink Wellington congestion charge
Wellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.
Capital's transport plan 'no done deal'
Wellington's Mayor slams transport plan ahead of meeting with Transport Minister.
Penguins feared at risk after cruise fuel spill in Wellington
Locals have been asked to look out for oiled penguins affected by the slick.
'Beast of Blenheim' has appeal thrown out over latest convictions
Stewart Murray Wilson was found guilty of three more sexual crimes from the 1970s and 80s.
'Stupid and dangerous': Motorway U-turn caught on camera
'Creative driving' sees frustrated driver turn around on busy motorway.
Bullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City Council
Wellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.
Oops! Justin Lester allegedly mixes up email, sparking complaint
Complaint laid over former mayor releasing council information after ousted from the job.
Email leak: Wellington city councillor and CE clash again
Stern words for Councillor Simon Woolf over any involvement in Zoo bullying allegations.
Tensions behind code of conduct investigation revealed
Leaked emails: Wellington councillor Simon Woolf v council chief executive Kevin Lavery.
Lonely miaow: Kittens escape car wreckers
The three-week old kittens were spotted yesterday in a car ready for demolition.
Only film of Peter Snell's mile aired
The Whanganui Sports Heritage Trust owns the only film of Snell's record-breaking mile.
Chris Reed: Marmite and jandals - it's Kiwi cliche night with Stephen Colbert
Lucy Lawless and Bret McKenzie teach US talkshow giant how to blend in.