Andrew Little buddies up to the right
In his first council meeting as Wellington mayor, Andrew Little gave a big promotion to controversial rival Ray…
Is the Golden Mile pause the beginning of the end?
A fresh review of the troubled project has revived questions about the city’s faltering confidence in its own…
Police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang links in Wellington
Police are calling for the public’s help locating a man described as “dangerous” who is wanted on an…
Wellington City Council overstaffed by 330, job losses likely as review recommends cuts
The review said $15 million-$37m could be found by cutting staff to “right-size” the council. The number of…
China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji calls for closer New Zealand trade ties on landmark trip
China’s third most senior official and top legislator pledged “sincere” friendship with New Zealand and called for tighter…
Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur: Late strike means Giancarlo Italiano’s side suffer back-to-back home defeats
“He kept us in it,” captain Alex Rufer told Sky Sports after the match. “There were some sloppy…
Inside Wellington Museum’s Fat Freddy’s Drop Story exhibition experience
Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards is a huge Freddy’s fan and jumped at the opportunity to help…
Injured tramper rescued from remote part of Tararua Range
A tramper with a dislocated knee was rescued from a remote part of the Tararua Range this morning.…
NZTA postpones Transmission Gully roadworks after major congestion
NZTA has postponed a road closure planned for this weekend on Transmission Gully after major congestion. It originally…
Baby found with unexplained injuries in Hutt Valley, man charged
A man has been charged after a baby was found with unexplained and serious injuries at a home…
Man jailed over ‘highly distressing’ child sexual abuse material
A 32-year-old Kapiti Coast man has been sentenced to nine years and five months’ imprisonment after a Customs…
Third person charged as Kapiti Coast homicide investigation widens
Police have charged a third person and believe a second incident where a man was found injured in…