Latest Wellington news
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
Police seek answers in unsolved Porirua homicide
Six months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.
‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington
It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.
$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds added
ICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.
'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.
Watch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’
Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to Seymour
The Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to Seymour
The Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.
‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death
Ryan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.
Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade
'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'
'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council
A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".
$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced
The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.
'Where I want to be': Proctor eyes All Blacks return
Billy Proctor's form would have caught the attention of Scott Robertson.
Kāinga Ora selling flood-damaged Auckland homes with huge discounts
"For the right price, everything sells," says agent.
'I love auctions’ - Trophy home breaks this year's record with $7.41m sale
Sixty-nine bids made during heated contest.
Car news and advice
Godzilla lives: Nissan confirms work on next-gen GT-R
We don't know when, or even how, but Nissan has confirmed that the mighty GT-R will return
Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
It's a milestone number... and one iconic bike accounts for 20% of it.
Ultimate PHEV guide 2025: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
UPDATED: Every PHEV on sale, including three plug-in double-cab utes!
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