Wellington news
Air NZ flight lands safely in Auckland after hydraulic issue
Flight ANZ538 was travelling from Christchurch to Auckland.
'Words can't describe it': All Blacks duo react to making test debuts
Fabian Holland became the first Dutch-born player to represent the All Blacks.
Explore local gems and dream destinations: A guide for curious Kiwi travellers
Award-winning local gin, national opera tours, rail journeys and cruises.
'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform
The influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.
'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needs
Beds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.
Silicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give back
Bowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.
Politics
Mandatory sentences could replace judge discretion – Goldsmith
That would be an alternative to the normal 'maximum' sentence regime.
Editorial: Kiwis support the business battler, not the shoplifter
OPINION: Politicians should not be making excuses for those in society who break the law.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.
Wellington Sport news
'A nice marlin': Kiwi skipper makes history with $2m fishing triumph
Tom Francis' team caught a 312.6kg marlin, beating 160 global entrants.
'Words can't describe it': All Blacks duo react to making test debuts
Fabian Holland became the first Dutch-born player to represent the All Blacks.
More Wellington news
'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.
Robo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases
Exclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023.
Kāinga Ora needs to be ‘responsive to need’, says minister
'We want to take a very detailed specific look at what Whanganui needs' – Chris Bishop.
Rates and CVs: Why your rates may rise even as property values fall
Auckland's rates increased by 5.8%, while Wellington's rose by 12%.
Riccarton High: The centre of a changing Christchurch
Frank: Stories from the South, episode 8 – High on Culture.
New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues
The team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.
Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu
The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.
'Do the right thing': Police call for info after baby suffers broken bones
The 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.