Wellington

The homestead at 372 Karori Rd, known as Chesney Wold, was expected to sell for around $2 million

'Great old rambling house': Katherine Mansfield's childhood home for sale

The historic Karori homestead where Mansfield spent her early childhood is on the market, with offers expected around $2 million.

Wednesday 8:00pm

5:25

Good Samaritan sought by police after reporting Wellington incident

A 32-year-old man was charged with making an intimate visual recording and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.

Wednesday 7:00pm

Nicholas 'Nic' Balkum. (Source: YOOCrew)

Tributes flow for World of WearableArt crew member who died

"Our loss is immeasurable," performing arts group YOOCrew said.

Mon, Sep 28

The seal was spotted crossing Hutt Road just after 1pm.

DOC reports 200% increase in seal sightings in 72 hours

Curious seal pups have been spotted everywhere along the Wellington coastline from the CBD to Parliament grounds.

Mon, Sep 28

Steve Devine captured a screenshot of the "mini tornado" that blew through the Mitre 10 carpark this afternoon,

Waikanae local describes hunkering in car during 'mini tornado'

A Kapiti Coast teacher says he experienced the strongest winds of his life after capturing a "mini tornado" that he said caused damage to vehicles.

Sun, Sep 27

'Great old rambling house': Katherine Mansfield's childhood home for sale

The historic Karori homestead where Mansfield spent her early childhood is on the market, with offers expected around $2 million.

Wednesday 8:00pm

5:25

Good Samaritan sought by police after reporting Wellington incident

A 32-year-old man was charged with making an intimate visual recording and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.

Wednesday 7:00pm

Tributes flow for World of WearableArt crew member who died

"Our loss is immeasurable," performing arts group YOOCrew said.

Mon, Sep 28

DOC reports 200% increase in seal sightings in 72 hours

Curious seal pups have been spotted everywhere along the Wellington coastline from the CBD to Parliament grounds.

Mon, Sep 28

Waikanae local describes hunkering in car during 'mini tornado'

A Kapiti Coast teacher says he experienced the strongest winds of his life after capturing a "mini tornado" that he said caused damage to vehicles.

Sun, Sep 27

The warnings come as an "active front" moves across the country during the first week of the school holidays. Source: metService

Weather warnings issued as 'active front' brings heavy rain, gales

The lower North Island and Canterbury region are set for wild weather after meteorologists warned this weekend was forecast to be "interesting".

Sat, Sep 26

In this photo supplied by Greenpeace, an activist dressed as US President Donald Trump stands on the Tangaroa in Wellington.

Greenpeace activists occupy Govt research ship in deep sea mining protest

Activists occupied the Tangaroa in Wellington, with one dressed as US President Donald Trump and flying an American flag, while another held a banner reading "Don’t Mine the Moana".

Sat, Sep 26

World of WearableArt cancels second show after crew member's death

The 2:30 Saturday matinee of the 2026 WOW Show: Glo! would no longer go ahead, after Friday night's 7:30pm performance was also cancelled.

Sat, Sep 26

'Beloved and valued' World of WearableArt crew member dies

This evening's show has been cancelled "given the impact of this tragic event on our team and the show".

Fri, Sep 25

Local councils 'left in limbo' after amalgamation process paused

Wellington mayor Andrew Little and Ashburton mayor Liz McMillan both said it had been a rushed process, which took a lot of time and money.

Fri, Sep 25

Strong wind and heavy rain watches are in place for the lower North Island as a front moves northwards over the country.

'Active front' to bring snow, gales and travel headaches across NZ

MetService said wintry conditions will be brief but intense, with the worst weather expected to hit on Sunday.

Fri, Sep 25

The pump price squeeze is hitting Nelson hardest, with 91 jumping 46c a litre in just over three weeks.

The region where petrol prices are rising faster than anywhere else

One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.

Fri, Sep 25

Flames burst from the rear of the ATR72-600's left engine on approach to Wellington Airport.

Missed cracks sparked Air NZ engine fire, evacuation took too long

A TAIC inquiry report has been released following the fire which happened on approach to Wellington during a flight in 2024.

Fri, Sep 25

A water drinking pipe has burst in Wellington's Seatoun. (Source: Tiaki Wai)

Drinking water pipe bursts in Wellington, up to 100 houses affected

Tiaki Wai today said crews were responding to a burst drinking pipe on 80 Monro St in Seatoun.

Thu, Sep 24

Much of the North Island will drop below freezing overnight with Taupō forecast to hit -4C as a blast of cold southern air brings unseasonable frosts.

Late-season frosts to send much of North Island below zero overnight

MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.

Wed, Sep 23

He was critically hurt in an incident on Waterloo Rd around 2am on August 30, Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Williamson said.

Man dies three weeks after Lower Hutt disorder incident

A man critically injured in the August 30 incident has died in hospital.

Wed, Sep 23

Hundreds attend launch of Nicky Hager's new book in Wellington

The investigative journalist said the book would examine the Taxpayers' Union.

Tue, Sep 22

Police at the scene after a person was found dead in Newlands, Wellington.

Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Wellington

Police were appealing to the public for information after a woman's body was discovered in the suburb of Newlands.

Sat, Sep 19

Restricted building work includes structural framing, roofing and cladding - all of which require a licensed practitioner.

Unlicensed builder fined over botched Carterton home build

"Significant" remedial work was required to fix the Wairarapa home, with the unlicensed builder fined $5600 in Masterton District Court this week.

Thu, Sep 17

Woman tells partner to 'hide the drugs' while on call with police

The pair had were reporting a trespasser at their home in Wellington when the exchange was overheard.

Wed, Sep 16

'What the heck': Two families shriek, lose sleep after $5m Powerball wins

Two families from Wellington and Richmond say their respective $5 million Lotto wins sparked disbelief, shrieking and a sleepless night.

Wed, Sep 16

Wellington Hospital closes off part of corridor for extra beds

"At times when there is high occupancy [in ED], steps are taken to temporarily increase capacity by placing up to four beds in a corridor outside the ED observation unit for stable patients awaiting admission or discharge."

Wed, Sep 16