Coroner rules Wellington man Rueben-James Va’auli’s death self-inflicted, but not suicide
Va’auli’s brother said on the morning of November 17, 2023, he went into the sitting room where Va’auli…
Police release photos after copper theft disrupts Wellington rail
An alleged copper theft caused multiple signal issues and disrupted rail services last week in the Wellington region.…
Auckland tumbles out of world’s top 10 most liveable cities
Auckland has tumbled out of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities, according to the latest Economist Intelligence…
Heavy rain and strong winds make way north ahead of Matariki weekend
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats told Ryan Bridge TODAY that this year’s spouts of severe weather had been “above…
All Blacks v Italy: Sold-out Wellington test highlights NZ stadium dilemma
But the decision to have kickoff at 5.10pm rather than the standard 7pm has created a more family-friendly…
Air New Zealand warns of flight delays as wild weather hits Wellington
The gusts may reach severe gale-force in exposed parts of the region, with residents being warned of potential…
Heart surgery survivor Brian Thomson has two Guinness World Records, donates them to Wellington Hospital
Brian Thomson spoke with staff from the cardio and thoracic team at Wellington Hospital. The certificates he donated…
Charges laid for illegal earthworks involving asbestos in Kāpiti Coast
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has charged a Palmerston North man over illegal earthworks involving asbestos in Paraparaumu,…
Ray Chung controversy continues as police hit back at councillor’s ‘completely false’ claims
In a text message to Little, Police Inspector Dean Silvester said Chung had turned up at the Karori…
Tradie charging more for clients on streets with no parking
A Wellington plumber says he’s been forced to charge up to 30% more if clients live on streets…
Wellington Rugby cancels all club matches this weekend in wake of referee abuse
In an email, Giles said all scheduled round-robin fixtures this weekend will be recorded as matches not played,…
Woman forced to park across bike lane so disabled husband can get home
Wellington woman Sue Tait has been abused by cyclists as she is forced to park across a bike…