Book Haven in Wellington's Newtown started to receive more orders than it could possibly handle.
New Zealand
6:00pm
From mergers to standoffs, councils nationwide raced to finalise Head Start proposals before Sunday's deadline.
Politics
Mon, Aug 10
4:21
Councillor Randle, who represented the Takapū/Northern Ward, was first elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2025.
1:31
Complaints included confusingly high fortnightly payments and extra water charges for granny flats.
Sunday 7:01pm
2:23
New research simulating what would happen to the capital's road network in a major earthquake found some parts would be cut off for months.
Sunday 3:40pm
Jo Jones managed to pull her pet out before her head went under "very wide-eyed, it gave her a fright".
Environment
Fri, Aug 7
Record electricity demand and freezing temperatures are piling pressure on households, with charities reporting more people are struggling to afford heating and the basics.
Wed, Aug 5
MetService meteorologist John Law said people would "definitely need those extra layers, those gloves, and those woolly blankets" over the next few days.
The proposed gondola, zipline, surf and dining attraction has secured fresh investment, pending Overseas Investment Office approval.
Two cats were shot with pellet guns in separate incidents last week.
Tue, Aug 4
Isaac Levings disappeared from Queens Wharf after attending a concert by pop rock band, The 1975 at TSB Arena.
Mon, Aug 3
Chris Bishop says an investigation found some heritage provisions are having negative impacts on economic growth.
MetService says snow and icy roads could disrupt travel early this week before bitterly cold mornings settle in across much of New Zealand.
DoorDash and Uber Eats said average on-trip earnings for drivers exceeded minimum wage, but drivers have argued the figures fail to account for unpaid waiting time and other hidden costs.
Business
Sun, Aug 2
Infected person attended Matariki events, concerts and a major international sports event in Wellington – and officials fear more cases are going undetected.
Health
Thu, Jul 30
MetService said there was "moderate confidence" the gales would affect the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and Wairarapa.
Tue, Jul 28
"We pray for those who have taken the icons and request that you would return them... no questions asked," a note on the door read.
Crime and Justice
Phoenix head coach Chris Grenacre said he was "absolutely delighted" Rufer has extended his stay in the capital.
Football
Mon, Jul 27
The high profile sportsman faces charges including resisting police in an incident where the man was bitten by a police dog.
The show will take place at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, February 7.
Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
Kelburn and west Wellington received 40mm of rain in 30 minutes on Saturday morning, with torrential rain expected to move further northeast across the city during the afternoon.
Sat, Jul 25
Fire crews were called to a property around 6.26pm.
Fri, Jul 24
Nathaniel Sturmey, 29, was found dead on the ground outside an address on Malone Rd at around 8am on April 9.
Norton travelled all the way from Hataitai to Johnsonville hidden inside the unsuspecting driver's bonnet.
