Coronavirus: Millions of masks to be released
8:25 PM Officials want New Zealanders to wear masks, and so it's drawing upon its own supplies.
'Damp', 'dilapidated’: Survey of young Wellingtonians not absolutely positive
7:47 PM A survey of Wellington young professionals has elicited some interesting responses about what they think of the capital city.
Wellington company penalised by Twitter after poking fun at Trump
7:38 PM Trump mockery prompts hatemail to Wellington company and apparent Twitter penalty.
Mophead, a book about a quirky kid, wins top NZ book prize
7:00 PM “Mophead is about me," says the author. "This quirky out-of-the-box kid who came from nowhere and just kept standing in her difference.”
Transport services quiet as mask-wearing becomes more common
Transport authorities are confident there is capacity to accommodate social distancing under new alert restrictions
Book of New Zealanders' stories
When a Wellington man set out tell the stories of everyday Kiwis in all their diversity, he also found a few that readers might recognise.
Coronavirus: Woman inundated with alert notifications
The Christchurch resident said she had received the notification more than 20 times, until it finally stopped around 11am.
'Absolutely frantic': Mask makers swamped after NZ Covid alert levels raised
Wellington mask-maker Simon Smuts-Kennedy is telling staff not to panic, and he worries about disappointing customers.
Coronavirus: How prepared is NZ for a second wave?
Experts have long warned community transmission could happen, but a rapid response to the virus will determine how far it spreads.
Third arrest in Tolley murder case
A third man has been arrested and charged in relation to the murder of Lois Tolley in Upper Hutt in 2016.
Coronavirus: Face masks sell out, just when we need them most
We need them, we are told to get them, but many pharmacies have run dry at crunch time.
Volunteers warned of dangers of canning security camera monitoring
As Wellington's central city violence soars, it's been revealed authorities were urged not to drop volunteer service.
Dying man says he should've been tested for prostate cancer earlier
Chris Andrews, who is dying from prostate cancer had to request his own test after years of symptoms.
Concerns NZDF Covid-19 cluster did not self-isolate
Defence Force housed Covid-infected personnel in barracks, to the concern of health officials.
What do the alert levels mean?
Auckland heads to Alert Level 3, and the rest of NZ level 2 from midday Wednesday for three days.
Some sports on hold again
7:00 PM Club rugby finals and club hockey will go ahead, but other codes are off thanks to the coronavirus crisis return.
The cartoonist and the war hero
7:00 PM What drove New Zealand's greatest war hero, Charles Upham? Tom Scott looked for answers.
Discrimination on grounds of pregnancy alleged
A beauty therapist says when she told her Taupō employer she was pregnant the attitude towards her completely changed.
Insurance company alleges remotely triggered arson of Wellington house
Homeowners sue in an attempt to force IAG to pay up for a Wellington house.
Upper Hutt set to attract international film productions with $45m studio under construction
“Wallywood” is set to become the latest part of Wellington’s booming screen industry with a $45 million studio development under construction north of the capital.
Calls for council to buy Kāpiti Coast Airport
Council says Kāpiti's airport worth millions to district, 'welcomes further discussions'.
Surge of violence in party district
Increased alcohol-fuelled violence on Courtenay Place is resulting in calls for tougher restrictions.
A future we don't need to gamble on
OPINION: It has long been acknowledged that class four non-casino electric gambling machines are a problem we don’t need.
Who's your money on?
OPINION: There aren't quite enough stupid white people to vote him back into power.
Let the market decide who gets Covid
OPINION/SATIRE: Private companies running managed isolation - what could possibly go wrong?
Fraudsters like Harrison cannot be left to shed their pasts like snakeskin
OPINION: Serve your jail time and you're entitled to a fresh start. But not an erased past.
Stop whingeing, be appy
OPINION: There’s a lot of whingeing going on. And I am not talking about informed debates.
Book of New Zealanders' stories
When a Wellington man set out tell the stories of everyday Kiwis in all their diversity, he also found a few that readers might recognise.
Wellington markets escape need for resource consent - except one
Lone complainant could cost Johnsonville market operators thousands to become compliant, but other markets aren't required to chase council's rubber stamp.
Learning how to read, five decades into life
Gayle Snowden lived through five decades barely knowing how to read or write. Now 62, she's celebrated reading written text aloud for the first time.
'Sit-down comedian' earning laughs in the capital
Dave Batten has cerebral palsy, and has wanted to be a comedian since he was a boy; now he's making waves in Wellington, a Raw Quest semi-finalist.
NZTA to pull apart Smisek kilns brick by brick
About 4000 bricks will be painstakingly taken down in the next fortnight and reassembled.
Book of New Zealanders' stories
When a Wellington man set out tell the stories of everyday Kiwis in all their diversity, he also found a few that readers might recognise.
Taita College old boy discovers secrets of the tuatara genome
Neil Gemmell has travelled the world hunting mythical monsters and sequencing animal genomes, but his love of science began in the Hutt Valley.
It's all back on in Wairarapa
It's been amazing how fast the events calendar in Wairarapa has filled up after lockdown eased.
Wellington markets escape need for resource consent - except one
Lone complainant could cost Johnsonville market operators thousands to become compliant, but other markets aren't required to chase council's rubber stamp.
Weta costumier's dashing decor
A legend in the world of burlesque costuming, Flo Foxworthy is all about film and owning her first home.
Finals-bound Phoenix lose star striker for Jets clash
Hamstring injury sidelines marquee man Gary Hooper as Phoenix chase best-ever regular season finish.
Community sport under threat for weekend
Community transmission is likely to see Auckland amateur sport canned this weekend.
Lockdown to impact Super Rugby Aotearoa, ANZ Premiership
Updates due on Wednesday as Auckland returns to alert level 3 with professional competitions still to be completed.
Mainland Tactix beat Central Pulse to set up rematch in grand final
The Mainland Tactix beat an understrength Central Pulse to secure their place in the title decider, where the two teams will meet again.
Hurricanes wing Kobus van Wyk cited for 'red card offence' throw on Brad Weber
Canes wing's stint could be over a week early as he faces possible suspension for flipping Chiefs halfback.
