Why are grieving families waiting years for answers in the Coroners Court?
5:00 AM A marriage, the birth of two grandsons, the deaths of an uncle and the family dog, but still no inquest for the daughter they lost.
Mass brawl could have ended in death
Nine people have been arrested and one left seriously injured after a large fight in central Wellington.
James Cameron: I want to make all my films in NZ
The Titanic and Avatar director hopes to one day be a New Zealand citizen and wants to make all his future films in NZ.
Two critically injured after Wellington crash
Ohiro Rd in Brooklyn has reopened after a serious crash overnight.
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.
Wellington in 30 years: single-storey homes make way for multi-storey apartments
Life will look very different in many parts of the capital if the city council's draft spatial plan comes to fruition.
Lockdown death in Wellington region mental health unit
Capital and Coast District Health Board are reviewing the death, which took place in April.
Naila Hassan wants to kick open the door for diversity in policing
Going into policing as a woman, an immigrant and a Muslim, Naila Hassan knows what it is to be the odd one out.
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.
Coronavirus: Stylish face masks selling out across New Zealand
Face masks are not compulsory but retailers across New Zealand are struggling to meet demand.
'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.
Still enough energy left in aging electorate to swing?
In 2020, with two new candidates, could the Ōtaki electorate return to its swing-seat ways?
Tākina proposed as name for Wellington's convention centre
A councillor says Tākina was a strong, memorable name and meant “to invoke”.
'Considerable ongoing effort required to shift our own practice' - Oranga Tamariki lead social worker
The effort will not be a wrecking ball approach, but a “brick-by-brick effort” in order to dismantle “decades” of inherited institutional racism and discrimination.
Tips for Kiwi salon owners as they respond and adapt after Covid-19
5:00 AM OPINION: Salons will need skill and dedication to navigate our new economy and meet the changing needs of our customers.
One injured in Hawke's Bay truck crash
A person has life threatening injuries after a truck ran off a road and down a bank in Te Haroto, Hawke’s Bay.
Debate to showcase parties' plans for the capital
As the election draws near Wellingtonians have an opportunity to hear how the pollies plan to make the capital a better place to live and do business.
Seafood bought to give to business associates
The man is believed to have bought 3525 pāua, 2040 sea cucumber and 57 rock lobster, which fisheries officers estimated would have been worth $23,535.
Commercial property values and rents tipped to fall
Commercial property valuers think the property downturn is only in its early stages.
Local artists on show at Te Auaha
‘Have Something To Say’ is a collective exhibition from five Wellington artists, on until Saturday, August 15.
Election 2020: Leaders offer contrasts in uncertain times
OPINION: After months of warm-ups, election campaigning is finally under way.
Tough time for skinflints
OPINION: Frugality used to be a virtue for governments and individuals. Not any more.
Can computers be racist?
OPINION: Critics of actuarial decision-making say algorithms are only as good as what is fed into them
Why nationalisation isn’t the answer for early learning
OPINION: Privately run centres offer choice for parents. Besides, nationalising them would be unaffordable.
Don't be shy - acknowledge your inner Karen
OPINION: She's lurking in many of us, and we can't fight it until we accept that fact.
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.
Debate to showcase parties' plans for the capital
As the election draws near Wellingtonians have an opportunity to hear how the pollies plan to make the capital a better place to live and do business.
'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.
Local artists on show at Te Auaha
‘Have Something To Say’ is a collective exhibition from five Wellington artists, on until Saturday, August 15.
Hurricanes win fifth straight as Chiefs finish 0-8 in season of woe
Bonus point gives in-form Hurricanes a glimmer of hope while it's all over for Chiefs.
Silver Ferns star Katrina Rore poised for 200-game club
Snapped up by the Canterbury Flames as a 17-year-old in 2005, future Silver Ferns captain will become just the third player to reach 200 national league games.
Julian Savea makes solid return to club rugby as Mitre 10 Cup options loom
Former All Blacks star in good nick and makes an impact, but can't inspire an Ories victory.
Number 12 Bus to Kilbirnie Park: Hurricanes legend makes club rugby return
Former All Blacks tryscoring machine returns to club rugby with more than one province chasing him.
Why are the Wellington Phoenix once again slumping towards the finals?
ANALYSIS: The Phoenix are into the A-League final series for the third time in six seasons, but they aren't exactly gaining momentum.
