Man found dead was stabbed – police
A man found dead after a shooting near Levin was actually stabbed, police say. By Sam Sherwood and…
Wellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election
An analysis by Council of Trade Unions (CTU) economist Craig Renney, who is Labour’s candidate in the capital’s…
Police name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash
“The response demonstrated the strength of our interagency partnerships and the shared commitment to supporting one another and…
Jesse Mulligan: Where To Eat In Ponsonby Central; What’s Good On The North Shore; Where To Take A Big Group In Christchurch
In his fortnightly foodie advice column, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares his recommendations and insider advice. This week,…
Laptop donation programme credited with boosting student engagement
A laptop donation programme credited with boosting student engagement and attendance is urging more businesses and government departments…
Horse racing: Shock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington Cup
“I said [to Latta] if she gets back, we will ride her for luck,” Hercock said. “From about…
Wellington night sky lit up by ‘meteorite’ flying overhead
But Olson had “never seen anything like that before, that’s for sure”. “Everyone’s calling it a meteorite.” The…
‘Distressing’ discovery as 23 dead sharks dumped in Porirua Harbour
Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray were found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling…
Spectacular fireball streaks across Wellington night sky
A dazzling fireball lit up the night sky over the capital late on Friday night, stunning residents and…
Phoenix miss golden chance as City fight out A-League draw
Wellington coach Giancarlo Italiano says the Phoenix gave Melbourne City “Christmas” after letting a two-goal lead slip, then…
Hunt for the world’s best flat white leads to New Zealand
A British man on a mission to find the best flat white in the world is currently putting…
Scorched Loafers Lodge building bought by Wellington developer
A Wellington developer has bought Loafers Lodge, the burnt-out boarding house in which five people died more than…