New ZealandFormer Wellington mayors in line to become MPsPair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreater Wellington council and bus company in war of words over driver payNZ Bus drivers have still not been paid the higher wages promised to them six months ago.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellGovernment puts options on the table for mega ferry blowoutOPINION: A previous cost escalation for the Interislander project was as large as $1b.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had enough’: Wellington bars owners fight opposition to liquor licensesMayor Tory Whanau will now meet police to discuss the approach to licensing.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fireDean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.10 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandMan 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentencedThe man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.09 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandWinning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimedWainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.09 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandShock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for lifeThe father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.08 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandInterislander ferry reliability improves, but still below targetKiwiRail is positive about its performance after a mayday call caused major disruption.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'It’s a lie': Winston Peters rails against National ads and news mediaNZ First leader also mocked the campaign coverage of Labour and National.08 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandReview finds Wellington City Council crash data breach was preventableInterviewee says they were shocked personal information was left in the spreadsheet.07 Oct 10:28 PM
New ZealandEx Oranga Tamariki worker accused of indecency with kidsHe is accused of offending against four young people this year.04 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandMeeting held in secret on Wellington's deserted Reading CinemaA councillor says if the public knew what has been agreed, they'd be incandescent.04 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandNational candidate deletes fire dancing video over music problemIn 2017, National was found guilty of breaching Eminem's copyright in an election ad.03 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$147m budget blowout, Tory Whanau denies ‘financial crisis’But the Mayor is warning sacrifices will need to be made.03 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand'No way to turn back' as Wellington Town Hall cost skyrocketsThe cost was originally thought to be $43m, but the budget has since blown out four times.02 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after being hit by carThe pedestrian was rushed to hospital.02 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection 2023: The Wellington electorates to watchThe Greens and National are making a splash in Labour's sea of red.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'All hell broke loose' on flight to Queenstown due to turbulencePassengers endure severe turbulence, leaving them airborne in their seats.02 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandCar fire on State Highway 1 near ŌtakiThe vehicle has been cleared and the road has reopened.01 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandUptick of Covid-19 in Wellington, cases going unreportedPrime Minister and Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins has tested positive for the virus.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughableA Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.29 Sep 04:46 AM
New ZealandMan's death after house fire 'suspicious'The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.28 Sep 09:38 PM
New ZealandResidents die while waiting for earthquake-prone apartment fixSon says shareholders are exhausted and repairing the building is beyond their means.28 Sep 05:21 AM
New ZealandGolden Mile in doubt: Main contract 'unlikely' to be signed before electionWellington City Council lawyers have responded to the latest legal threat from businesses.28 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandRoads reopen after about 2000 protesters leave ParliamentAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for today's protest.28 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandNew supermarket opening on Wellington’s Cuba StAs retailers shut up shop in the heart of the capital, FreshChoice is moving in.27 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandSwollen river traps group at Remutaka Forest Park hutA cold and wet tramping party activated a locator beacon when river levels started rising.27 Sep 03:39 AM
New ZealandAll you need to know as Wellington braces for another protestAdditional security measures are in place in and around Parliament for Thursday's protest.27 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandWellington flight ‘like a rollercoaster’, fails twice to landHigh winds battered the capital yesterday.26 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Waves crash on to ferry's deck as wild weather hitsVideo of the sailing shows how rough the Cook Strait was.26 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: Councils are running out of money, it’s not a pretty sightResidents face unsustainable rates hikes without alternative revenue sources.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFines for building owners increased four times after Loafers Lodge fireThe Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.26 Sep 04:00 PM
