Latest Wellington news
Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign
The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.
Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.
'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience
The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.
‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professor
Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.
Senior National Minister says Andrew Little ‘favourite’ for Wellington mayor
Chris Bishop says if Andrew Little wins, he looks forward to working with him.
Jevon McSkimming selling properties amid criminal investigation
Properties McSkimming is listed as owning have been put up for sale or sold.
A bandwagoner's guide to Auckland FC's quest for A-League dominance
They'll face the Melbourne Victory in a home-and-away semifinal series, starting May 17.
A bandwagoner's guide to Auckland FC's quest for A-League dominance
They'll face the Melbourne Victory in a home-and-away semifinal series, starting May 17.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.
Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight
The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.
Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip
The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.
'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislation
More than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim.
Society Insider: Rich list property developer and spa star to wed; inside Jaimee Lupton's US trip
Plus celeb stylist Gab Waller’s visit to NZ with The Luxury Network.
'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayor
One candidate believes Wellington is dying.
Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.
'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friends
The crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.
'Sounded like fireworks': Woman describes hearing noise on the night man was shot in his bed
Court hears woman accused of being party to a murder suffered panic attack after he died.
Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul
Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.
'It's huge': Major banks ease lending rules for first-home buyers
One flatmate could help first home buyers borrow an extra $150,000.
Film star villa finds a buyer - 'we're happy to pass the old girl on'
Grey Lynn home appeared in hit Kiwi comedies.
Car news and advice
Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.
Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
This Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is scrapping the entry fee to its famed Stuttgart museum.
Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV First Drive: extended family
The Volvo XC90 has been around for a while now, but is it still any good?
More Wellington news
'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond
PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.
'Act of terrorism': Kiwi mum whose son died in MH17 disaster wants Russia held accountable
Rob Ayley was the only New Zealand citizen on flight MH17.