Man missing near Hutt River found safe
8:14 PM Conrad Yates, 23, went missing on Wednesday, but was located on Thursday
The best architecture in Wellington of 2021
8:00 PM From standout social housing to bespoke beach houses, the 2021 NZIA Wellington architecture awards single out both the small and the large.
Person seriously injured, lanes blocked after two crashes on Wellington highways
Two separate crashes on highways north of Wellington have left one person seriously hurt and disrupted commuter traffic.
Axle back to active self after night in the bush, his grateful mum says
The mother of 3-year-old Tolaga Bay boy who was missing for 22 hours is going to buy her adventurous son a trampoline to keep him busy.
Poisonous gases set off alarms in Remutaka Rail Tunnel
Rail authorities have reduced the number of passenger services going through the Wairarapa-Upper Hutt tunnel because of nitrogen dioxide build up.
Rimutaka prison hunger strike reaches 30 days
Prisoner Francis Shaw has not eaten solids for 30 days as he calls for a written New Zealand constitution.
Housing 'most urgent' issue facing Porirua, social services tell council
As housing availability and affordability problems plaguing city, the council is sounding alarm bells in its latest Covid-19 recovery report update.
Wellington's $2m suburbs: More homes in the capital at 'Auckland prices'
Wellington now has two $2 million suburbs, as property valuations in exclusive parts of the city jump significantly.
The hunt for Axle: How fear turned to joy as a missing toddler was found
After a night filled with worry, Axle’s mother is overwhelmed with emotion. Her glasses fog up with tears as she nuzzles her head into her son's shoulder. He's home.
Hospitality sector lights up the capital with new foodie festival Eat, Drink, Play
Wellington's newest festival is a celebration of hospitality, with fun food, daring drinks, and world-class entertainment.
Experts want self-swabbing for cervical cancer after lockdown delays
As many as 50,000 cervical smears were missed during lockdown, but experts say cervical cancer could be eliminated with better vaccination and screening rates.
The search for Axle: Searchers never lost hope they'd find missing boy, 3, alive
As the sun went down, and a missing toddler was yet to be found, those searching for him became increasingly concerned. But they never gave up hope.
Hundreds angry at public-sector pay freeze
Union says emails rolling in from hundreds furious at "unfair, disrespectful and appalling" freeze.
Boy, 3, missing in Tolaga Bay found safe after night out alone
Family friend said the boy had fallen down a bank while out with dog. "He said he was trying to find his mum."
Pram hit by car on Upper Hutt pedestrian crossing
Police are appealing for information after an infant suffered minor injuries when a car hit a pram.
Treaty group calls election, finally
It's been 16 months since the Waitangi Tribunal called for an election at Napier treaty settlement trust.
Services restored following Chorus cable cut, says Spark
Outage left some people without access to internet for more than 24 hours.
Tourism happy about $200m hand up
The latest Government recovery package has largely pleased the tourism industry which estimates 90,000 jobs have been lost in the last year.
$200m to help tourism 'recover and reset'
Five South Island areas will receive more than half of a package to help the struggling tourism industry.
Kiwis dominate in rampant house sales
Non-residents or citizens a tiny part of property transfers, Stats NZ says.
Slowdown predicted for skyrocketing property market
Relief for house buyers in the Wellington region’s booming property market could be on the horizon with signs of a slowdown beginning to show, experts say.
And this year's Wellington Mould Awards winner is ...
OPINION: It was a rollicking night out at the rental property industry’s annual excellence awards.
Ron Brierley in the hall of shame
OPINION: A former high-flier is now firmly on the list of the disgraced.
Don't be so scared of a little self-determination when it comes to Māori
OPINION: ACT, which used to pride itself on freedom, is afraid of what will happen when Māori are free to help our own people.
Ardern in the gun over He Puapua
OPINION: National says Labour is backing a secret 20-year plan to establish Māori sovereignty. If that's true, it's political dynamite.
New powers for the Minister of Delivery
OPINION: Is a policy implementation unit the tool of a functioning government, or the resort of a malfunctioning one? We shall see.
Artists with initiative deserve to be seen
Two contemporary art spaces in Wellington city are worth hunting out.
How I write: Hera Lindsay Bird
The Wellington poet is taking part in the Going West Festival which celebrates live poetry with video collaborations.
Ben Brown is New Zealand's first reading ambassador
Ben Brown wants parents to read to their children every day. Don’t think it will make a difference? He’d beg to differ. “It damn well will.”
Olivia Wilde heaps praise on 'fearless' Kiwi actor Thomasin McKenzie
Olivia Wilde says she is "honoured" to work with Thomasin McKenzie, who will be starring in the American actor and director's upcoming project "Perfect".
Gallery collaboration sees new art festival for Wellington
There are hopes the capital's visual arts scene may get a profile boost by a new festival seeing galleries collaborate in an unusual partnership.
There's a Moët shortage, New Zealand
The French champagne has been cleared off shelves across the country - but never fear, there are alternatives.
Artists with initiative deserve to be seen
Two contemporary art spaces in Wellington city are worth hunting out.
Hospitality sector lights up the capital with new foodie festival Eat, Drink, Play
Wellington's newest festival is a celebration of hospitality, with fun food, daring drinks, and world-class entertainment.
How I write: Hera Lindsay Bird
The Wellington poet is taking part in the Going West Festival which celebrates live poetry with video collaborations.
Commemorative park to replace US Marines Hall
The wrecking ball is being readied, but plans are already afoot to find a suitable replacement for Tītahi Bay, with public feedback being sought.
Coach Ufuk Talay hints at staying as Wellington Phoenix enter must-win territory
Ufuk Talay has given his strongest indication yet that he will be sticking with the club for a third term as contract talks drag on deep into the A-League season.
Sam Sutton used former Phoenix star as the blueprint for left-back switch
Phoenix youngster Sam Sutton watched clips of Liberato Cacace to help prepare him for a positional switch he hopes to make permanent in the coming seasons.
New Black Cap Rachin Ravindra soaking up every detail at first camp
Uncapped Rachin Ravindra faced his first Duke ball this week and next weekend, he'll be off to England for the first time with the Black Caps.
Hurricanes speedster Salesi Rayasi turns down shot at Olympic sevens gold
Tryscoring machine commits to Hurricanes' trans-Tasman campaign as d-day looms for Tokyo.
'I'm happy here': Ulises Davila begins contract talks with Wellington Phoenix
The Phoenix's captain and best player has confirmed he is in negotiations with the club regarding a possible contract extension.
