Latest Wellington news
No conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computer
The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.
Watch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowd
Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.
Primary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upset
A pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.
Police release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search properties
The 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.
Car 'saves the day' after truck rolls down steep Wellington hill
A large truck has come off a notoriously windy road in the capital.
'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry fallout
Almost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.
Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
The role was advertised as an 'intern cleaning position'.
'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.
Job ad seeking voluntary cleaners removed, firm apologises
The role was advertised as an 'intern cleaning position'.
'Increasingly difficult': Nikau Cafe to close in Wellington's Civic Square
Construction disruption has become too much for the beloved business.
New general manager takes helm at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Dylan Higgins is impressed with the spiritual home of golf.
'Where's our observer?' Crown appointee absent for first Wellington council meeting
Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.
'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconduct
Women have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.
'Never going to be best friends': Tory Whanau admits being naive about her council
Wellington's mayor says councillors can work together but won't necessarily be 'unified'.
Search continues for missing man last seen on walking track three days ago
Police said they were following up on a number of sightings.
Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer
The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.
O Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cash
Auckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.
'He has this addiction:' Pensioner cast porn to tv, sexually assaulted teen
'I wasn’t really myself after it happened,' teen tells the court as 69yo is sentenced.
Sir Peter Jackson bowls $2.5m house; new documents reveal plans
The billionaire film director owns 12 properties on the street.
'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.
Half the neighbourhood invited to auction of protester’s home
Jan Wilcox faced police batons during infamous Springbok rugby tour in the 1980s.
'Gotham City' penthouse ditches stripper pole and car bed as it aims to snag an Asian buyer
Apartment's decor has been toned down.
Car news and advice
BMW NZ reveals pricing for new 1 Series hatchback range
Range includes entry-level and more sporting-focused variants.
Kiwi prices, specification announced for Leapmotor C10 EV-SUV
Leapmotor is an EV startup - but will price will the C10 SUV start at in NZ?
Toyota Camry ZR first drive: sedan this, hybrid that
Know what's niche these days? A sedan. A Toyota Camry sedan.
More Wellington news
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.