Latest Wellington news
New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.
Who are the comedians to see at this year's Comedy Festival?
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.
Ten Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.
Key reveals moves to 'sideline' two ministers to get CRL built
Mayor Wayne Brown says he hasn't visited Wellington in 10 years and has no plans to.
Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.
Daughter breaks down in mushroom poisoning trial
Don and Gail Patterson's youngest daughter teared up as she detailed a phone call.
Watch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for Wellington
The Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.
'True club legend': Community mourns beloved football figure
Wellington's football community pays tribute to Grant McKeen, a 'true club legend'.
'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year career
Labour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.
ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush
ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially backed the tender but soon changed his mind.
Mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham dons banana costume to share his plans for Wellington
Banana-clad mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham talks about his arrest and plans for Wellington. Video / Marty Melville
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Pike River film to premiere in Sydney, images of movie's stars Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm released
Pike River families will attend the Sydney premiere alongside cast and crew.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years
Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.
Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington
The Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.
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'Invited to make bids': New Cook Strait ferries progress
Six shipbuilders are shortlisted for the new Cook Strait ferries.
‘More to come’: Testing start to 2025 as Napier City Rovers chase National League dream
Napier City Rovers aim for consistent wins to secure a top-four finish.
'Backwards behaviour': Victoria law students forced to hand write exams
Victoria Uni aims to ensure exams are AI-free, supporting genuine student effort.
Revealed: Kiwi neighbourhood ‘bans’ young first-home buyers
You'll need to be 45 years old or over to get through the door.
Tony Alexander: Home loans are cheaper, so why has the housing market stalled again?
The lag effect means we might not see a turnaround until later this year.
Car news and advice
Speeder dreams: jet-powered ‘Airbike’ takes flight with 200km/h hover thrills
Stabilisation setup promises hands-off hover and intuitive control.
No pressure, but do you know how to check and adjust your tyres?
It might seem a but technical (it's not really), but it's a must if you drive a car.
Volvo revives XC70 as long-range plug-in hybrid SUV
China gets first dibs, with the SUV set to go on sale there later this year.
More Wellington news
Inmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind bars
Gang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.
‘Absolutely no justification’: Erica Stanford sent official briefings to personal email
Stanford and PM Christopher Luxon put it down to printing issues.