Prison report reveals rise in gang activity and intimidation
2 min ago Rimutaka Prison has seen a rise in gang membership, with reports of violence and standover tactics in its high-security units.
Walkway and cycleway planned between Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay
4:07 PM The shared path would close one traffic lane and has been approved for government funding, along with a temporary cycleway in Brooklyn.
Partner of slain Kiwi officer tells of 'gentle giant'
4:02 PM The Kiwi-born sergeant shot dead in London "will always be in my head and in my heart".
Police Remembrance Day: First officer killed on duty in 11 years honoured
Constable Matthew Hunt has been honoured at a memorial ceremony in Wellington.
Shining the spotlight on NZ's hidden events workforce
It’s all too common in the world where the spotlight rules supreme: for each artist on stage there are half a dozen workers making the magic happen.
Prisoner granted bail goes missing
Sam Sulusi was granted bail to attend his father's funeral on Friday.
Truck and trailer rolls on Wellington motorway
Motorists travelling southbound on State Highway 2 are still experiencing delays after the incident shortly after 3pm Monday.
South Island snow 'absolutely brilliant' for ski areas
Fights in and out of Queenstown and Invercargill airports have resumed, and ski areas expect top spring conditions once the "weather bomb" storm clears.
Knife-wielding woman disarmed by ex-bodyguard outside Courtenay Place bar
Mental heath advocate Cam Galbraith was the right person to be standing outside a Wellington bar when a woman threatened people with a knife.
Residents' safety concerns to be considered at Shelly Bay vote
Petition with almost 4500 signatures will be on the table when city councillors decide whether to sell land for controversial development.
'I was thinking the worst': Son breaks down when dad found alive on kayak 15km from shore
A 52-year-old was found 14.8km offshore, after strong winds blew a father and son out to sea while diving near Gisborne.
Wellington City Mission receives $10m from Government for new community hub
The new building will have a community cafe, a social supermarket and 35 housing units designed to accommodate and care for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Government loans now available for quake prone buildings
But some quake-prone apartment owners say the loans are tantamount to coercion, and will sink them into debt.
Darren Watson in concert for release of new album
Watson's favourite track is Ernie Abbott. 'I knew it the minute I wrote it; this is the best thing I’ve ever done.'
SFO to speak on NZ First Foundation investigation
3:24 PM The Serious Fraud Office says it will issue a statement on its investigation into the NZ First Foundation this afternoon.
Horowhenua mulls charging some people for their water use
People subdividing their property or using too much could be slapped with a bill.
Remote work, downsizing free up space in office rental market
There is now up to 30,000 sq m more office space available in Wellington alone.
Revenue hit: What climate change may cost our biggest companies
A change to financial disclosure rules won the praise of a Nobel prize-winning economist and was called New Zealand's 'most significant climate policy.'' What will it reveal?
Wellington needs to make its economic advantages pay
OPINION: Wellington has had significant success over the past 20 years with companies like Xero, Trade Me, Weta Workshops but if it's not careful, the risk is it will drift.
Vintage Aviator fraudster Eugene DeMarco to be freed, Parole Board decides
Eugene DeMarco now accepts guilt and is a low risk of re-offending, Parole Board says.
Insider's guide to selling your home
Top tips to get the best sale price, including what to do before you list it and why you should avoid your own open homes.
Tiwai's story is now "To be continued . . .''
EDITORIAL: It was the sort of news to make Jacinda Ardern the toast of the south; and her effigy the toast of points further north.
Youth experiencing a 'triple shock' from Covid-19
OPINION: Next time you hear someone say the end of 2020 can’t come soon enough, spare a thought for our young people, the "lockdown generation".
Will we see a vote to continue with hypocrisy on dope?
OPINION: Politicians are scared of backing a losing cause. So we look set to be stuck in our own version of Prohibition.
Tax sugary drinks like smokes
OPINION: Many of New Zealand’s expensive problems are paid for by their leading causes.
Spare me the debates, just let me vote now
OPINION: I'm in my entrenched position, and you're probably in yours. So let's get it done.
NZ Symphony Orchestra back performing for a delighted audience once again
REVIEW: The NZSO return sounded as if they have had no disruptions to its schedule.
Darren Watson in concert for release of new album
Watson's favourite track is Ernie Abbott. 'I knew it the minute I wrote it; this is the best thing I’ve ever done.'
Ariana Tikao named Arts Foundation Laureate
She grew up in Christchurch, the youngest of seven children, and her work in taonga pūoro has garnered her national acclaim.
Shaping the future of Aotearoa's arts sector
Talk of an arts advisor, a long-term strategy and shifting funding models were discussed at a cross-party kōrero regarding the arts sector's future.
Improvising jazz group for Wellington festival
Riki Gooch presents his new symphony Ngā Tuone as part of the Wellington Jazz Festival, using unique forms of conducting and improvisation.
Darren Watson in concert for release of new album
Watson's favourite track is Ernie Abbott. 'I knew it the minute I wrote it; this is the best thing I’ve ever done.'
Build your own Wellington adventure
You've already had to change your life in 2020, don't go back to "normal", go get lost. It's the best way to discover, or rediscover, your backyard.
Ariana Tikao named Arts Foundation Laureate
She grew up in Christchurch, the youngest of seven children, and her work in taonga pūoro has garnered her national acclaim.
Mitre 10 Cup: Stunning 50m try from new hooker spurs Wellington to victory
Missing their All Blacks and Julian Savea, Lions were inspired by their skipper and new No 2.
Recap: Wellington Pride v Manawatū Cyclones
Wellington Pride lost to Manawatū Cyclones in the South pool of the Farah Palmer Cup.
Fostering international relations on and off the rugby field
Fresh off her 50th cap for the Wellington Pride in the Farah Palmer Cup, Black Fern Joanah Ngan-Woo has global ambitions.
Du'Plessis Kirifi and the Springboks captain who inspired his 'unique' name
Du’Plessis Kirifi is yet to meet the man he’s named after. But Morne du Plessis, who won 13 of his 15 tests as Springboks rugby captain, knows just who he is.
Phoenix rising star to join Greek club Xanthi
New Zealand under-23 international becomes the fifth player to exit the Phoenix since the conclusion of the A-League season.
A slice of Nelson’s history is on the market for the first time in 105 years.
SPONSORED CONTENT BY COLLIERS & GBU REALTY Licensed under the REAA 2008
