Strike to bring Wellington trains to a halt
Rail workers have been forced into striking to protect hard-won terms, their union says.
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Interactive: Wellington's unstable buildings
Despite legislation around structural standards, Wellington has 699 unsafe buildings.
Wellington rail strike the biggest in 23 years
The capital will have no trains at all tomorrow, in the largest strike action since 1994.
Skier warned day before fatal crash
Day before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.
Firebug jailed after lighting bins, helping himself to chili
After lighting the fires, he entered a flat and ate from the pot on the stove.
String of quakes hit worldwide
A 4.7 earthquake in California this morning is the latest to hit in a string of shakes.
Boy, 10, assaulted at Wellington park
Two teenagers allegedly attacked a 10-year-old boy at Kelburn Park on Sunday.
Wellington's Majestic Centre sold for $123.2m
Kiwi Property to sell Wellington's Majestic Centre for $123.2m to Investec
Kaikoura quake one year on: Wellington picks up the pieces
Wellington is picking up the pieces a year on from the central NZ quake.
Bullying videos of Down syndrome girl put online
Videos of the girl flashing her breasts and licking the ground were posted online.
League players could train with VR
Rugby league players can test technology that lets them train in a virtual environment.
New gates combat highway floods
Drivers were stuck in traffic for hours last year when the northbound lanes flooded.
Classroom block on fire in Wellington
There is no indication anybody is in the burning building.
Peru footballer could miss birth of twins
The Peru footballer says the possible birth of his twins won't affect his concentration.
Excitement builds in Wellington ahead of qualifier
Peru football fans are gathering outside the team's hotel.
Weather: Cloudy, windy day for most of NZ
Weather warnings are in place for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
All Blacks mark 99 years of remembrance
AB's for the first time to wear the RSA NZ poppy on their sleeve when they take the field.
White-hot night for $14m crunch game
A crowd of around 38,000 football fans will urge on their teams in Cup qualifier today.
Sex charge follows fight in Kapiti
Two men charged after fight at a Kapiti home on Wednesday.
Wellington white-out plan for All Whites match
Wellington is expected to get $8 million pumped into its economy from the qualifying match
Five in hospital after smoking synthetics
At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.
More help for Wellington quake work
More help is on the way to get Wellington buildings up to scratch before another quake.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
Convicted drug smuggler 'framed'
A kick boxer from the Czech Republic says he was framed for drug smuggling.
New fungus found on Wellington's Mt Victoria
Fungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.
Short, sharp blast: Storm hits country with 100km/h winds
Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.
Man who built fence blocking million-dollar view loses court battle
The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.
Watch live: New government officially being sworn in
New Zealand's 52nd Parliament has opened
PM Jacinda Ardern gives a sneak peek of her new office
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives us a sneak peek into her new office
Batten down the hatches: Storm on the way
Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.
Wellingtonians plead for more affordable housing
Hutt Valley residents flocked to ask for affordable options in land redevelopment.