The 'boutique hotel' with a no-gang-patch sign
9:52 AM A central city Porirua hotel cops criticism after switching to emergency accommodation.
Coronavirus: Balancing border rules with personal responsibility
With police being stationed in border hotels, will quarantining Kiwis accept tighter restrictions sparked by Covid-19 case's 70-minute dash?
Two years on and Petone to Grenada highway stuck in concrete
The long-awaited highway project has been left to gather dust since 2018.
Welly's billion dollar quake proofing mission
About 600 buildings in the capital need to be strengthened, and owners are feeling the pinch.
Chilly temperatures, fine weather on the way
The worst of the cold blast has mostly passed but some overnight temperatures are lingering down close to 0C.
It's a city of 46,000, but there's no place to sit a driving licence
Benjamin Prince, 18, plans on getting a learner licence which he hopes will open the doors to independence and employment, but his home town has no testing centre.
Controversial Shelly Bay project pitched for 'shovel-ready' funding
The $500m redevelopment proposal is the subject of two legal cases and a pending city council vote.
Children's creations brought to life through chocolate competition
Five children will have their drawings and chocolate flavour creations brought to life at the Wellington Chocolate Factory.
Casualty of Havelock North gastro outbreak pleased with funding
Since drinking the water in 2016, April Singh still can't stand for long periods of time, hold a pen or use a keyboard.
Wellington City Councillor 'disappointed' in MP's comments
Diane Calvert said the government could do more to help councils with their housing stock
Coronavirus: Exercising restraint - why Wellington isn't hosting more returning Kiwis
It has an international airport, major hospital and quality hotels, so why aren't capital hotels becoming border facilities?
Cannabis policing 'worst waste of taxpayer money', former PM Helen Clark says
“This is not a referendum about whether cannabis should be available, it is already available. It’s about putting controls around it."
Police called to robbery in Paraparaumu pub
Reports of police cars screaming through town to scene on Kāpiti Coast.
Prolific scammer given 'one last chance'
Jake Hall is out of prison, against the wishes of Police, and a District Court judge.
Man who filmed guests with camera in shampoo bottle out on parole
Tony Greathead filmed naked guests at his homestay.
Freshwater exemptions for vegetables criticised
A National MP says granting exemptions to new freshwater standards shows the rules are not fit for purpose.
Upper Hutt exhibition combines painting, sculpture and sound
An exhibition combining intricately-carved taonga pūoro, luminous paintings and a soundscape is on display through Matariki.
Lockdown spurs home renovation bonanza
Builderscrack says there was a near-30 per cent jump in work posted on its website in June.
Smiths City to open new store
Struggling retailer picks up high profile site in Lower Hutt, and says it could open more stores.
With winter and Covid-19 The Salvation Army's foodbank is in more demand
Volunteers, staff, donations, and people needing help all come through the doors daily, and demand is only going up.
Organ concerts on hold after crash
A series of free, contactless organ concerts for the elderly is on the line, after the truck ran into low branches on Raroa Cres.
Shopping street turns eco-warrior
Jackson St in Petone is trying to be the most sustainable street in New Zealand, thanks to its own eco-programme.
Harry Potter and the death eaters of Twitter
OPINION: The "cancelling" of JK Rowling is forcing millennials to cope with their first big fall of a full-blown hero.
Boag role puts Nats' regrowth on hold
OPINION: There were tell-tale signs that the party stalwart was losing her grip.
A warning against internalising inferiority
OPINION: During her marriage, my friend, in her zeal to prove her equal worth, had decided to become more European than Europeans themselves.
The Covid-19 leak exposes National's lack of discipline
New Zealanders were horrified by a National MP's leak of personal Covid-19 details.
Upper Hutt exhibition combines painting, sculpture and sound
An exhibition combining intricately-carved taonga pūoro, luminous paintings and a soundscape is on display through Matariki.
Brit seeks long-lost relatives in New Zealand
Marie Young's parents answered an ad in the Great Yarmouth Mercury 40 years ago, which led to a family reunion. Now, she's giving it a go.
Top drag queen forced home by Covid-19
When the drag scene crashed, Shay Evans returned from Sydney to smalltown NZ.
Free concert webisode series to celebrate Matariki
Myth, music, song and storytelling will be brought together for an upcoming series of interactive webisodes to celebrate Matariki.
Hundreds gather in Wellington for Black Trans Lives Matter march
Murdered black trans woman Merci Mack’s name was said underneath Parliament on Saturday.
Upper Hutt exhibition combines painting, sculpture and sound
An exhibition combining intricately-carved taonga pūoro, luminous paintings and a soundscape is on display through Matariki.
Harbourmaster looks for owner of 'unloved' yacht
A lonesome yacht on Wellington Harbour will be sailing to the scrapheap if its owner cannot be found.
It's a city of 46,000, but there's no place to sit a driving licence
Benjamin Prince, 18, plans on getting a learner licence which he hopes will open the doors to independence and employment, but his home town has no testing centre.
Children's creations brought to life through chocolate competition
Five children will have their drawings and chocolate flavour creations brought to life at the Wellington Chocolate Factory.
Wellington City Councillor 'disappointed' in MP's comments
Diane Calvert said the government could do more to help councils with their housing stock
Hurricanes CEO: No hard feelings with Carlos Spencer in 'very difficult time'
Players, coaches and staff in limbo as they await details of new competition.
Pulse prodigy Tiana Metuarau only just getting started
Teenage attacker has already brought up 50 ANZ Premiership caps and is enjoying grabbing opportunities with both hands.
Lomax on league star dad's advice: 'some things you wouldn't get away with'
Hurricanes prop hailed as future All Blacks regular as star men spark turnaround in form.
Canes praise improved attitude
Step up in mindset the key to beating Chiefs, says Hurricanes coach Jason Holland.
