James Cameron: I want to make all my films in NZ
1:10 PM The Titanic and Avatar director hopes to one day be a New Zealand citizen and wants to make all his future films in NZ.
Mass brawl on Courtenay Place
1:09 PM Nine people have been arrested and one left seriously injured after a large fight in central Wellington.
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.
Cars on the way out in Wellington
Within the next 10 years, Wellington is predicted to become the first city in New Zealand where the majority of trips taken are not by car.
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.
Cold snap moves north, rain ahead
Chilly weekend, rain for many during the next fortnight as winter bounces back.
One injured in Hawke's Bay truck crash
2:01 PM 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.
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.
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.
'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.
Local artists on show at Te Auaha
‘Have Something To Say’ is a collective exhibition from five Wellington artists, on until Saturday, August 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hurricanes skipper TJ Perenara says Super Rugby Aotearoa 'not sustainable'
All Blacks halfback says it's like test match rugby, but can't continue in its current format.
Wellington firefighter wins second chance at professional rugby
A TV series aimed at giving Kiwi rugby players another crack at higher honours has reignited 2nd Chance Charlie winner's dream of playing for the Hurricanes.
