Firebird with Paquita: 'Brave, innovative and welcome'
The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a programme that is alive with stylish design and exuberant physicality.
Wellington today: Police appeal for information into death of Wellington man Richard Wallace
Top stories and breaking news in Wellington today.
Covid-19: Relief for Kiwis returning home before trans-Tasman travel bubble pops
One returnee was so exhausted he could only muster the energy to say it was amazing to be back on New Zealand soil.
Wellington hits 126,000 doses vaccinated
As the vaccine rollout opens up to group 4, there are tens of thousands of older people in Wellington yet to get a dose.
Everything but the kitchen sink: Thieves strip Porirua building sites of 'anything of value'
A builder said he's never seen anything like it in his 17 years in the industry, after discovering more than $50,000 worth of damage and theft at the two sites.
An end to pain at the check-out?
A supermarket duopoly has kept prices high and been tough on suppliers.
Why government must help fund flood protection
OPINION: Councils alone cannot afford to protect their at-risk communities.
Firebird with Paquita: 'Brave, innovative and welcome'
The Royal New Zealand Ballet presents a programme that is alive with stylish design and exuberant physicality.
Wellington City Council moves ahead with new structure to arts teams
Wellington council is forging ahead with a proposed new structure of two of its teams, but there's concern it may be too disruptive for staff.
Arts events in the Wellington region - July 30-Aug 1
Benee headlines this weekend's events with two shows at the MIchael Fowler Centre, backed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Hobby photographer snaps up win with Lake Wairarapa image
Waking up on a foggy morning to low cloud in pink tones and a hit of sunrise, led to Laurie Winter capturing a photo of Lake Wairarapa, called Vanishing Point.
Sharing a love of dance for all
Kezia Bennett, a wheelchair user and a founding member of WIDance, shares her passion for dance.
The next Reno Piscopo? Wellington Phoenix sign Australian-Italian midfielder
Wellington Phoenix believe they have unearthed another hidden gem in the form of Italy born and raised Australian under-23 international Nicolas Pennington.
OlyWhites defender Callan Elliot returning to Wellington Phoenix
Callan Elliot has signed back at the Phoenix, fresh off helping the OlyWhites create history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics.
Bledisloe, beers and burgers: Wellington faces possible whopper weekend
There'll be rugby, restaurants and beer if the capital's Bledisloe test match is moved to the middle of next month - just after annual festival Beervana and during Wellington on a Plate. Will Wellington cope with the expected influx of visitors?
‘I was almost in tears’: Liberato Cacace wonder-goal sends family into delirium
Liberato Cacace's father said he must have watched the goal back '55 times' already after the OlyWhites defender lit up the Olympics with a world-class strike.
'My lungs were gone, the body was freezing up': Clareburt blames morning start
Top Kiwi medal hope's worst fears of a morning final in Tokyo were realised, as he sought solace from another shattered Olympian.
Filmmaker's claims against fraudster top $4m
Potentially valuable WWII fighter plane could be in kitty for as yet unknown creditors.
Historic Ohakune post office repackaged as ‘ultra-premium’ apartments
High-end mountain lodge in former Ohakune post office building
Skills shortage dampener on booming infrastructure industry
A growing number of apprentices won't immediately plug the gaps for skills-starved civil construction firms.
'Peter robbed to pay Peter' — Jackson claims payback
The official assignee has stepped in for a bankrupt fraudster in film-maker Sir Peter Jackson's quest for justice.
Inland Revenue looking for alternative space to Asteron Centre
It could be three months before a plan for huge city office block is clear.
Wellington City Council moves ahead with new structure to arts teams
Wellington council is forging ahead with a proposed new structure of two of its teams, but there's concern it may be too disruptive for staff.
Supermarket price row: it's not the workers' fault
Countdown boss appeals to shoppers not to take out any strong feelings they may have on supermarket staff.
Arts events in the Wellington region - July 30-Aug 1
Benee headlines this weekend's events with two shows at the MIchael Fowler Centre, backed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Urgent cancer cases waiting too long for treatment
The national average for treating the most urgent patients within two months has dipped below target.
The long row to an Olympic final
A messy erg as a novice rower at high school was an early sign Phillip Wilson had the potential to be a New Zealand Olympian.
Masks, gloves, and sanitisers: Former Wellington student offers glimpse into Olympic village
New Zealand rower Beth Ross says her world champion eights crew, which is gunning for gold on Friday, has taken a "just go with it" approach to strict Covid-19 protocols.
Nut butter makers Fix & Fogg take out supreme prize at Wellington Gold Awards
The popular Wellington company with a discreet window-shop in a central city laneway has recently broken into the lucrative US market.
Police deem Te Papa item 'not suspicious'
Te Papa was evacuated after a suspicious item was found on Thursday but a search later revealed it was not dangerous.
Government's bowel cancer programme the 'budget version' says Bowel Cancer NZ
The nation-wide bowel screening programme has picked up more than 1000 cancers in the past four years, but Bowel Cancer New Zealand says its age limit should be lowered.
Wellington bus drivers accept pay deal
Wellington bus drivers have accepted a new collective agreement offer from employer NZ Bus, ending a bitter months-long negotiation.
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