Tonga aid appeals get under way, Kiwis asked to give generously
Aid appeals are getting under way for tsunami-stricken Tonga, but warnings are being sounded about donating to unverified organisations.
'No question' self-isolation model will happen
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says returnees will eventually self-isolate, but says Omicron means he can't say when.
No sign of missing Stokes Valley man
Sean Murrihy has not been seen since January 13. His brother believes he may have returned to the Tararua ranges, where he loved tramping as a child.
Prominent sportsman's fraud and theft takings top $100,000
A well-known national representative in court, to be sentenced for defrauding his grandfather, has pleaded guilty to also conning cash out of a friend.
No 'I' in Well_ngton: new sign on the capital waterfront
A new $130,000 sign on the Wellington waterfront is designed to be "Instagram-able".
Reimagining Wellington: What could we achieve with ambition and bold leadership?
We wanted to spark a discussion about how to make our region more liveable, more affordable, more connected.
Bringing Wellington's streams back to life and light
Wellington has buried hundreds of kilometres of natural streams in underground pipes. But what if we brought them back to the surface?
Reimagining Wellington: How Seoul uncovered a stream and changed the central city
What we can learn about one Asian capital's ambition to rehabilitate natural waterways, just like those under Wellington's streets.
Reimagining Wellington: How a London construction scheme is breaking barriers
The UK's first female scaffolder says the job is like "watching something come to life," and she wants other women to experience that too.
Reimagining Wellington: Cities are about sharing space (including with the trees)
Hannah Hopewell of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University on landscape-led urbanism, where the nature and people can co-exist.
Firms with lean staffing will struggle if Omicron hits
OPINION: Companies are scrambling to figure out how they'll cope with Omicron. So far, things are not looking good.
The sporting parents who hijack their children's lives
OPINION: They hijack their children’s lives and try to live them for them. It is particularly common with sport.
How I write: Mike Munro
The former journalist, political minder and a consultant has just released '1921: Rugby, Race & Empire', which looks at the first Springboks’ rugby tour of New Zealand following World War I.
Te Hikoi Toi: I hear an ancestress
Rangimarie Sophie Jolley spends time with a contemporary masterpiece - , Lisa Reihana’s in Pursuit of Venus [infected], at Te Papa.
Professor with lifetime passion for science
Alan Kaiser was known internationally for his work in condensed matter physics.
Arts events and things to do in Wellington
While the sun is shining head out for some arts walks or if you're a Rolling Stones fan don't miss the Sticky Fingers concert at the Opera House.
A good obituary is a spotlight on history
Obituaries provide a public record of many a fascinating life, can raise big questions, and their writers know they will be read for generations.
Phoenix fixture clash ‘unavoidable’
The Phoenix men’s and women’s games will overlap by at least 35 minutes.
From Townsville to Wellington: Central Pulse summon former Steel title-winner
Without a contract since 2020, Courtney Elliott faced another season in a semi-professional Queensland league. Now she's bound for the capital.
Stunned Phoenix midfielder Alyssa Whinham's priceless goal celebration
The 18-year-old wrote the word 'shoot' on her wrist tape to remind her what to do when she gets close to goal, but she still could not believe it when she scored.
19 players from Wellington Phoenix's A-League Men squad contracted Covid-19
Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay ran training sessions for just five players last week following a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad while in Australia.
Blaze destroy Brave for record low T20 total
Xara Jetly claims stunning figures of 4-1 off three overs as hosts in Whangārei slump to 46 all out.
Lower Hutt's long-promised hotel taking bookings for April
The developer promises four-star Sebel hotel will open in Lower Hutt by April
This suburb went from ugly duckling to the biggest price jump in Wellington
In the 2000s, the developer gave away a section for free because no-one wanted to live there. Now, the suburb's house price growth has outstripped everywhere else in Wellington.
It was most expensive house sold in Wellington last year - then it was demolished
Old money, new money. One of Wellington's oldest, most expensive houses had a wealthy history, which the development rising from its wreckage now confronts.
Ngāi Tahu invests $3 million in Sharesies
Online investment platform Sharesies has announced a $3 million investment from Ngāi Tahu Holdings in an extension of its $50 million capital raise announced in October.
No applications for Govt's $23m apartment scheme
No-one has applied for a $23 million Government scheme intended to help struggling apartment owners in earthquake-prone buildings, sixteen months after it was launched.
How I write: Mike Munro
The former journalist, political minder and a consultant has just released '1921: Rugby, Race & Empire', which looks at the first Springboks’ rugby tour of New Zealand following World War I.
Body found in Hutt River in search for missing boy
The 5-year-old was found dead after an extensive search was launched on Tuesday afternoon.
Next MIQ lobby postponed as Omicron arrivals surge
There has been a tenfold increase in positive Covid-19 cases at the border compared with December.
Orca pod filmed in Napier channel, and stingray on camera in Wellington harbour
A group of young yachties were treated to a visit from a pod of orca in the Napier channel on Monday afternoon.
Turning cities into video games could boost understanding of the climate crisis
Wellington is being made into a video game world to get residents engaged in the city's future, and winning the council a million-dollar prize.
Brooklyn wind turbine still out of action, seven months after fault discovered
The 67-metre tall landmark’s blades haven’t turned since June, when it was taken out of service for maintenance.
Lower Hutt's long-promised hotel taking bookings for April
The developer promises four-star Sebel hotel will open in Lower Hutt by April
Unvaccinated people demand rates rebates over facilities they can't use
Some are calling for discounts on bills, saying if they can't use facilities that need vaccine passes they shouldn't have to pay. Councils disagree.
Phoenix fixture clash ‘unavoidable’
The Phoenix men’s and women’s games will overlap by at least 35 minutes.
Light rainfall in Tonga could make ash dangerous
Some rain is predicted tonight in Tonga, with a chance of thunderstorms, which could make ash heavier, experts say.
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