Covid-19: 10,589 new cases in New Zealand, 189 people in hospital
10 min ago The number of reported cases of Covid-19 continues to trend downward from the Christmas peak.
Family loses everything in Porirua house fire
12:21 PM A family in Tītahi Bay has lost their home and possessions after their house caught alight on Sunday evening.
Next chapter in Shelly Bay as shovel hits dirt
Shovel has hit dirt at the controversial Wellington development after years of litigation, occupation and accusation.
Blow-by-blow of Kaitaki rescue revealed
Five helicopters were on standby, six boats raced to the scene, and land searchers were ready as Cook Strait ferry Kaitaki drifted towards rocks.
Wellington City Missioner ordained
Murray Edridge was the first non-ordained missioner to lead the charity in its 119-year history, now he wants to open up new conversations.
The secret weapon in the Covid battle
OPINION: We all deserve the same invisible protections provided by ventilation and air purifiers those attending the World Economic Forum had.
Max Rashbrooke: On education, we know what Hipkins dislikes better than what he likes
OPINION: Hipkins always knew what he didn’t like, national standards and charter schools... What he likes can be harder to discern.
Joe Sheehan walks the line with elegant simplicity
The most subtle and poetic work of the Wellington Sculpture Trust’s 30 permanent works is Joe Sheehan’s Walk the Line.
Delving into the world of tarot
As uncertainty increases, so too does the search for fortune-telling in various forms, a religious expert says. Welcome to the rise of tarot.
Culture calendar for the Wellington region: Jan 27-29
It's the last weekend of Garden Magic, so take advantage of the warm weather and heat to the city's Botanic Garden.
CubaDupa's 2023 lineup announced
After a record 150,000 strong crowd in 2021, then a cancellation last year, this year's CubaDupa lineup has just been announced and is looking better than ever.
How two students built a music empire through partying
It all started with a house party. Olly de Salis got so good at throwing student parties, he made a career from it.
Polish striker barely scored before joining Phoenix, now he can't stop
With six goals in his last seven appearances, Oskar Zawada is arguably the form player of the A-League Men right now.
Phoenix coach blames draw on defender's 'soft' red card
Tim Payne was sent off for a dubious offence as the Wellington Phoenix let a two-goal lead slip against Perth Glory in Palmerston North.
Phoenix draw after contentious red card
The Phoenix let a two-goal lead slip after defender Tim Payne was harshly sent off following VAR intervention.
Phoenix women's game postponed after travel delays
The Phoenix and Brisbane Roar will now meet on Sunday evening, 25 hours after originally scheduled.
Phoenix urge patience with 'special' talent Clegg
The 17-year-old produced a breakout performance in their drought-breaking win, but coach Natalie Lawrence is cautious about rushing her development.
End of fuel relief will increase price of everyday products, Transporting NZ says
The cost of running a large diesel truck could jump $21,000 a year, the group says, as it implores the new Labour leader to rethink scrapping the relief.
What $1.5b in social housing buys in a suburb neglected for 60 years
It's had more investment in the past four years than ever before, in this "once-in-a-generation" chance to set the community up for the future.
The staged house trend that's becoming standard
Just one hour after Lisa England set up the furniture in the first house she had staged in New Plymouth the property was sold.
Restaurants are struggling to make ends meet - here's why
Staffing shortages, immigration settings and rising food prices are putting restaurateurs under enormous pressure.
Couple stuck with $20k rent bill after moving out
Five months after buying their first house, Elliot Lawes and Ruth McFadyen were still paying rent at their previous rental while it sat empty.
Mode shift: Wellington mayoral hopefuls on transport
Wellington's growing group of would-be mayors talk about what they would do for the capital's transport issues.
Wellington's second-biggest employer backs campaign for free public transport
Victoria University supports calls for free fares, which will allow more students forced out of the central city by rising costs to make it to campus.
'Packed to the rafters' - Capital's Matariki transport issues
Buses and trains were full to the brim during Matariki celebrations, leaving some people stranded as they waited for the next service to arrive.
No car? No worries for Wellington family of five
When Jeltsje Keizer’s three children attended a school strike calling for climate change action, it prompted the family to ditch their car.
Cycleways 'not just for commuters'
When it comes to cycleways, “build it, and they will come” won’t cut it for our poorest communities, an equity advocate says.
Cabinet reshuffle: PM Chris Hipkins to choose new ministers on Tuesday
A Cabinet reshuffle and relief for weather-battered Auckland are top of the political agenda this week.
Leak of the Week: Playground soaked
Three organisations are at loggerheads over a significant leak which has left a children’s playground taped off for weeks.
The secret weapon in the Covid battle
OPINION: We all deserve the same invisible protections provided by ventilation and air purifiers those attending the World Economic Forum had.
Wellington apartment block evacuated after fire engulfs flat
Residents have been evacuated from a Newtown apartment complex after a fire left a flat severely damaged.
Auckland, Northland and Waikato in firing line as warnings issued
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued to the Waikato region as Auckland and Northland are expected to be lashed with heavy rain overnight.
Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni: Food, bedding, accommodation support for those who need it
Officials aren’t yet clear how many people have been displaced from their homes as a result of sudden and widespread flooding in Auckland and other parts of the North Island.
Banal Cook Strait crossing turns to danger
Senior Stuff reporter Tom Hunt was onboard the Kaitaki, a Cook Strait ferry crossing which started out like any other - until it wasn't.
Broken Cook Strait ferry drifted a nautical mile towards rocks
Rescue boats probably lacked the grunt to tow the Kaitaki and its 800 passengers to safety, Harbourmaster says.
Older and bolder, or older and out of work?
The tight labour market has made it easier for some 50-plus jobseekers to find work, but ageism is still alive and well.
Interislander ferry makes it back to shore after losing power
An emergency was declared and passengers were handed life jackets aboard the Interislander ferry after it lost power in the Cook Strait amid big swells and high winds.
How to subscribe or report a problem with your paper
Details for how to contact the Dominion Post's customer service team
