Latest Wellington news
Deepfake porn to covert recordings: Are our laws keeping up with tech?
Act MP Laura McClure showed a nude deepfake of herself in Parliament.
Dad on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leap
Jarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour.
JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights
Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.
‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other cities
Some fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?
Why handling of PM's press secretary scandal raises critical questions
Several party leaders have had to face the music, albeit with very different tunes.
Editorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammers
OPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat
He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.
'Overwhelmingly painful': Friends fear for 'kind, caring' nurse reported missing overseas
Vanron Ngoun was last heard from in Naples, Italy on May 27.
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.
Police investigating unexplained Wellington death
Members of the public may see an increased police presence in the area.
Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.
Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for many Kiwis
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all had their iciest mornings for 2025.
Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy
“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."
Ryan Bridge: NZ is littered with well-intentioned actions that ended in a balls-up
OPINION: New Plymouth's $3.8m cycleway features blocks dubbed 'Tim Tams' by locals.
Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.
Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.
Search for man continues five months after he disappears on trip north
His car was found burnt out on a Tolley Rd farm in Ngāroma, Waikato.
Public in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information release
Assistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.
Tony Alexander: Who'll blink first on unrealistic asking prices?
FOMO is almost completely absent, and buyers are aware they have considerable power.
Auckland’s most expensive houses - mansion’s new CV is $72.5m
How the new rating valuations will affect the top end of the housing market.
Car news and advice
Ute special: GWM goes Shark hunting
GMW is taking direct aim at the BYD Shark with aggressive pricing on its Cannon Alpha PHEV
Ute special: BYD Shark 6 review
The plug-in hybrid Shark 6 is a true game-changer in the Kiwi ute market.
JAC to feature T9 Hunter PHEV ute at Fieldays
The plug-in hybrid ute segment just keeps getting more crowded as JAC reveals its entrant.
More Wellington news
Watch the whale migration with this festival
Here are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on.
Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.