Latest Wellington news

Wood hat-trick leaves All Whites one win away from World Cup
Chris Wood’s side were far too good for Fiji in the Oceania qualifying semifinal.

Here to stay: Court rules Wellington's rainbow crossing doesn't compromise safety
Wellington’s Cuba St rainbow crossing was painted in October 2018.

How a new pool complex became the focus of Wellington's health scare
State-of-the-art pools drained as tummy bug spreads.

Police appeal for sightings of car believed linked to Wellington homicide, arsons
Police urge people with information to 'speak with us before we knock on their door'.

Wellington unexplained death: Victim’s name released
The 63-year-old man was found with critical head injuries on a footpath in Miramar.

NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.

New Zealand magic act fools Penn & Teller
Only about 10 to 15 per cent of all acts manage to fool the veteran magicians.

‘Confident, but not complacent’: All Whites wary before crucial World Cup qualifier
Coach Darren Bazeley insists the team won't be complacent against Fiji.

The Chase NZ? What a Kiwi version of the hit show could look like
Australia has already launched their series. Who would star in an NZ version?

Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.

Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.

Why a heavy track won’t derail Tardelli’s chances for $250k Wellington Guineas
A cloud, quite literally, hangs over the huge horse race tomorrow.

Police investigate allegations of officer assaulting teen in Napier
A boy was allegedly punched, smashed into the ground and left with a broken jaw.

‘Best time of my life’: Chris Wood on EPL success, family, and World Cup hopes
Chris Wood has gone from being a football ace to a national sporting hero.

'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
‘We are freaked out’: Car alarms heard night man was found unresponsive in Miramar
The man, who was taken to hospital in a critical condition, has died.
Car news and advice


NZ's top 5 family SUVs: which one suits your needs?
There's vast choice in technology and features among this quintet of medium SUVs.

Kia EV3 first drive: localised efficiency
Kia's new small EV could well be its best one yet.

Smart #3 review: smarter than the average Benz
Chinese EV smarts propel Smart's little electric SUV beyond its solid German origins.