News
Ratepayers foot bill for rubbish dumped along South Wairarapa coast
The clean-up cost came in about $50,000 cheaper than expected.
Shot kea making good recovery
An injured kea, who was shot in February, is making his final steps to a full recovery after being relocated to a wildlife recovery facility.
'Impressive': Young Kiwi footballers to develop talent with Barcelona
The Spanish club was taken back by the skill level of young New Zealanders.
Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
It is the Pharmacy's third raid in the last 10 weeks.
Pharmacy raided for third time in just 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors. Audio
Review of early childhood education funding announced
Minister David Seymour has asked an advisory group to consider a balance between quality and cost.
Central Wellington roads closed over fire at social housing
One person has been taken to an ambulance after a second-floor fire that's closed two streets.
'Stop being dicks': Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington cyclists
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
Free health checks in Upper Hutt on Saturday
Thirty healthcare agencies are coming together for a 'Wellness Day' to make healthcare more accessible.
'Momentous moment': Pukupuku moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay
It's the first time the country's smallest kiwi have been moved between sanctuaries since their reintroduction to the mainland two decades ago
Two albatrosses injured in Wellington storm euthanised
The birds were among six taken to Wellington Zoo's animal care hospital.
Students forced to return to pen and paper for exams
Two third-year classes at Victoria University of Wellington, have been told they will be handwriting their upcoming exams. Audio
Slip sliding surface: Indoor netball games halted to dry courts
Humid weather in Christchurch during Easter tournament caused some games to be delayed or moved.
Hospital, luxury dog hotel among quirky properties up for grabs
The properties up for sale in Wellington and North Wairarapa each have unique features and intriguing backstories.
New path and sea wall will be 'final link' between Wellington and Lower Hutt
The pathway is set to finish in the first half of 2026.
Swinging superstar takes aim at world record
Patrick Cooper may be on a playground, but he is not fooling around with his goal to break the record for the longest time swinging on a swing.
NZ football youngster set to play on world stage in Barcelona
At just 9-years-old, Joaquin Hollis will play at a Barça Academy competition in April.
Rising costs to fix vandalised Kāpiti toilets could force closure
"At some point we'll have to make the call to either scale back repairs or close facilities. We can't keep this up."
Cryptosporidiosis: Wellington mum describes 'severe pain' illness caused child
Bobbi, a mother who visited the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre on 8 February, said her three-year-old daughter became unwell after swimming in the pool.
Car alarms heard night man was found unresponsive in Miramar
The man later died in hospital.
Residents lock doors amid police hunt over Wellington home invasion
Police are still hunting for a person who injured the occupant of a Wellington home, and working to determine whether if the attack is linked another serious assault nearby.
Ethical Wellington clothing store set to close next month
A Wellington based clothing brand with a focus on sustainability will shut its doors for a second time in early April.
'Use it or lose it' - 90-year-old attends regular dance lessons
Rona Glover has proven age is no barrier, as she continues to attend regular dance classes at the age of 90.
Wellington weather: A 'pretty average' amount of good days
Average sometimes means just that - average.
'Way too many cones': Roadworks create confusion at licence testing
People taking driving tests in Wellington say long-running roadworks outside the main testing centre are creating "confusing" test conditions, putting them at an unfair disadvantage.