WellingtonRescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activatePersonal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.07 Sep 05:01 PM
Wellington'Generations played in it': Beloved tree down, school damaged by windThe 'lovely' tree fell in high winds this weekend. Children were climbing it yesterday.07 Sep 08:32 AM
New Zealand'A lot of tears': Father's Day ruined by armed robbery at steak houseTwo offenders entered the restaurant earlier this morning with a gun, stealing cash.07 Sep 04:41 AM
WellingtonCars impounded in Hutt Valley boy racer crackdownPolice received a call about roughly 100 cars gathering in the Hutt Valley.07 Sep 01:52 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
Wellington'Huge on an international level': Worker 'disgusted' at handling of asbestos contamination scareThe man said many staff had unknowingly been drilling into the doors for weeks.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Wellington'Voices told him to burn': Loafers Lodge murder-accused had previous attempted arson convictionHe does not dispute lighting the fire that killed five people.03 Sep 04:58 AM
WellingtonAccused killer fled mental health care in Auckland weeks before lighting deadly fireThe first psychiatrist has given his opinion in the case.03 Sep 12:09 AM
WellingtonAsbestos contamination found in doors from NZ's largest fire door makerTesting showed a small percentage of FRB cores contained asbestos.02 Sep 06:54 AM
WellingtonLower Hutt shop manager beaten unconscious by group of girlsThe woman was following the girls thinking police were on the way to arrest them.02 Sep 05:26 AM
WellingtonHow binge-watching Wheel of Fortune started a two-year art projectThe exhibition includes a life-sized Wheel of Fortune containing prizes such as aroha.01 Sep 08:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in TaurangaNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reserve Bank looks for answers, AIMS games in Tauranga. Concern for Wellington clubs and Tom Phillips' children.Watch29 Aug 08:48 PM
WellingtonWatch: The moment fatal Loafers Lodge fire discovered by residentsA 111 call played to the jury was so distressing the witness was taken out of the room.28 Aug 05:37 AM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
WellingtonWatch: Man jumps from fourth storey to escape burning hostel, video shown to juryResidents have described their efforts to escape the inferno at Loafers Lodge.27 Aug 07:00 AM
WellingtonHow 'country kids from Wairarapa' went from one school bus to national transport companyTranzit's top dogs still get behind the wheels of their buses every now and then.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Wellington'Get out immediately': Firefighters describe escape from Loafers Lodge infernoFirefighters left the building moments before a deadly flashover happened.26 Aug 01:12 AM
Wellington'Chaos': Murder-accused lit deadly blaze with 84 people in hostelThe defendant had lived at Loafers Lodge for just one week before setting it on fire.25 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandInsanity defence planned as hostel fire murder trial startsFive people died in the Loafers Lodge blaze in May 2023 in Wellington.24 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonDrivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a wardenThe council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.23 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks ready for rumble for Pumas rematchAll Blacks forward coach Jason Ryan outlines where improvements are being demanded. Video / Liam NapierWatch22 Aug 08:23 PM
WorldFamine declared in Gaza, Fonterra farmers future unknown | NZ Herald News Update: August 23, 2025Famine is declared in Gaza by the United Nations. The FBI are raiding thte home and office of a former national security advisor to Donald Trump.Watch22 Aug 08:21 PM
WellingtonJudge rules in ugly property dispute between mayor and mother-in-lawMayor Barry's mother-in-law has made multiple allegations against him and his wife.20 Aug 01:17 AM
WellingtonDavid Seymour hopes Pharmac will make 'right decision' on miracle drugMinister responds after NZ family has to move to Australia for cystic fibrosis treatment.19 Aug 10:36 PM
WellingtonFamily's 'heartbreaking' call to leave NZ to get life-changing medicine for 4-year-oldThe girl already had multiple surgeries and her parents feared more irreversible damage.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland'Dude, where's my car?': Vector contractor tows man's prized sports car, then loses itThe owner was reunited with his MG F Rover on Saturday afternoon after contacting police.16 Aug 07:44 AM
Wellington'One wrong decision ruins lives': Rescuer describes chilling aftermath of fatal crashThe crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd about 5.25pm.16 Aug 06:23 AM
WellingtonNeil Finn sings for crowds at pro-Palestine marchThe Crowded House singer has performed at a protest in Auckland.16 Aug 04:04 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, Darts in AucklandTrump and Putin are meeting in Alaska this morning to hopefully discuss peace and a ceasefire deal for Ukraine. Ukraine is not present at the meeting and was not invited.Watch15 Aug 08:07 PM
Wellington'Critical' new $155m science facility to save Te Papa collectionThe Herald previously reported the collection of specimens was at risk of disposal.13 Aug 11:53 PM
WellingtonTeen 'traumatised' after dentist accidentally sliced open her numb lipThe 14-year-old needed stitches after a piece of dental equipment cut her lip open.12 Aug 04:30 AM
WellingtonHuge vandalism bill prompts council to ban cash parking paymentsThe council has spent more than $100,000 replacing broken meters so far this year.12 Aug 02:40 AM
