Australian military man with Kiwi partner and job lined up unable to enter NZ
3:20 PM He has a local bank account, an IRD number, KiwiSaver and a job - but it's still a no to crossing the border.
Truck rolls on Wellington highway
2:47 PM The left lane of State Highway 1 near the Tawa Interchange is closed.
Retired doctor among activists on hunger strike at parliament
2:27 PM A retired doctor and a stay-at home dad are among climate activists who have begun hunger striking on parliament lawn.
Terrace Tunnel reopens after over-height vehicle closed southbound lane
An overheight vehicle cleared the tunnel this morning.
Crash at Ngauranga Gorge cleared
Traffic is easing after a four-vehicle crash caused delays this morning.
Kāpiti Coast crashes cause congestion
Two separate crashes on the Kāpiti Coast caused significant congestion for motorists heading back to the capital on Sunday.
Pregnancy warnings on alcohol to be mandatory in NZ - unless blocked by Australia
A vote next week is the latest step in a long fight to warn women about drinking while pregnant.
Third library for Wellington's CBD
Te Awe Library will be the third and largest interim library to open in the CBD
Coronavirus: Close contact tests positive
Woman in her 20s who recently returned from Rome, via Doha and Sydney is the country's newest case.
Significant delays after crash
Motorists should expect significant delays headed out of Wellington after a crash caused congestion on Saturday.
Interislander turns around after passenger's medical issue
The sailing was disrupted for 30 minutes before setting sail again.
City's motel industry propped up by emergency need
Usually by midday, one motelier will have received a dozen calls from the Ministry of Social Development - asking if he has more space.
Dying man marries love of his life in hospice
Roy and Marg Kellahan's story is one of a palm reader's prediction, love and chicken soup.
Te Papa's lockdown files - documenting history as it happens
Museum photographers took to the streets over lockdown to capture the mood of the city.
Police shooting from 2000 back in court
6 min ago Steven Wallace has been dead 20 years but his family says there's unfinished business.
Bid to liquidate one of NZ's largest olive oil companies made after bills unpaid
An application to liquidate Matapiro Olives is being filed after it failed to pay a processing debt.
Delays over commercial rents cause pain
Small business owners say govt is failing to implement proper measures to control rent and lease arrangements.
Original musical has small town debut in Kāpiti
An original musical featuring the songs of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground is set to hit the stage this month.
Old bank being converted to transitional housing centre for men
An unoccupied bank building in Upper Hutt’s CBD is being converted into transitional housing as New Zealand's housing crisis worsens.
'Pokie trusts giving little back to the community'
The Problem Gambling Foundation says pokie machie trusts have taken more than $10 million out of Upper Hutt since the start of 2019 but have given just $800,000 back in grants.
Coronavirus: Wellington eateries claim slice of $421m spending surge in June
The benefits of a recent surge in retail care spending are filtering through to Wellington eateries, but the Restaurant Association says they aren’t out of the woods yet.
New law cause for global alarm
OPINION: Kiwis might think this law is irrelevant to them. But Article 38 states that it applies to offences “from outside the region".
NZ gut bacteria researchers study how the whole microbiome functions
OPINION: Feed your gut bacteria well. They flourish on variety and so do we.
Scientists keeping a watchful eye on coronavirus mutations
OPINION: As Covid-19 has spread all over the world, it has done exactly what scientists predicted it would do - mutate.
Inglorious end to a lifetime of influence
OPINION: Michelle Boag will be heading into a period of self-isolation, thanks to her former protege.
Five ways Trump could still win
OPINION: The president's re-election is looking like a long shot, but the race isn't over yet.
Original musical has small town debut in Kāpiti
An original musical featuring the songs of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground is set to hit the stage this month.
Third library for Wellington's CBD
Te Awe Library will be the third and largest interim library to open in the CBD
NZ musicians back touring
The Beths are wasting no time with the borders closed, starting a 16-date New Zealand tour on Saturday.
Te Papa's lockdown files - documenting history as it happens
Museum photographers took to the streets over lockdown to capture the mood of the city.
The joys of writing in one's golden years
Former teacher Irene Swadling, 81, has just self-published a novel which puts fictional characters into historical NZ settings.
Original musical has small town debut in Kāpiti
An original musical featuring the songs of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground is set to hit the stage this month.
Third library for Wellington's CBD
Te Awe Library will be the third and largest interim library to open in the CBD
Stray cat now part of the furniture at Wellington rest home
Coco quickly made herself at home at Rita Angus Retirement Village, winning the hearts of staff and residents alike
Te Papa's lockdown files - documenting history as it happens
Museum photographers took to the streets over lockdown to capture the mood of the city.
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.
'Grumpy' Hurricanes ready for test match intensity against Blues
Postponed Battle of the Barretts has plenty riding on it and Hurricanes insist they can lift.
Hurricanes too strong for Highlanders
Hosts score three tries to one and win 17-11, but struggle to shake off their feisty opponents.
European offers on the table for Phoenix star Liberato Cacace
It's only a matter of time before Liberato Cacace is on the move – but will he see out the rest of the A-League season?
Painful memories of 2015 final spur Perenara in gripping ABs duel
All Blacks halfbacks the only starters returning, five years on from the Cake Tin decider.
Coles injury sees Aumua unleashed for Hurricanes
All Blacks hooker out of Highlanders match, as coach tries to allay fears over calf injury.
