Wellington'Heartless suffering': Man jailed after racehorse starves to deathSPCA inspectors seized two surviving horses found emaciated and exposed.28 Nov 02:10 AM
WellingtonAfter illegal favour for flatmate, lawyer turns against him and helps other tenants in feudRookie lawyer's rule-breaking due to ignorance, inexperience and 'youthful enthusiasm'.28 Nov 12:05 AM
WellingtonMan armed with hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding babyThe bloodied woman managed to escape. The man was hospitalised with a brain injury. 26 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraRifts already emerging in left-bloc majority of Andrew Little's new council 26 Nov 05:42 AM
PremiumWellingtonRevealed: Gold discovery in Wellington hills and why Shane Jones is 'excited'26 Nov 05:00 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes25 Nov 10:17 PM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaul25 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumWellingtonJob cuts loom at Wellington City Council as review says it's overstaffed by 330 roles25 Nov 12:52 AM
WellingtonSecond arrest after Wellington daylight shooting at Pukehinau flatsPolice stopped the 22-year-old in Palmerston North and found a shotgun.24 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandWellington High shuts after burst pipe cuts water supplyThe burst pipe on Cuba Street cut water to the school late this morning.24 Nov 02:25 AM
WellingtonWatch: 'Smashing each other with bats': Weekend cricket game descends into violent brawlFootage shows players striking each other with bats and stumps.24 Nov 01:57 AM
WellingtonThe MP mulling his future as electorate disappears 'in a puff of smoke'The third-term Labour MP says he’ll decide after a 'lads' tour around the South Island'.23 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandResene factory workers strike over ‘drop in the ocean’ 8c pay offer increaseThe union estimates it would cost Resene $200,000 a year to pay members the living wage.23 Nov 04:00 PM
WellingtonAn ode to one of the greats: Fat Freddy’s Drop exhibition opens in WellingtonIt marks 20 years since the band’s chart-topping debut album.21 Nov 05:13 PM
WellingtonCouncil pauses Wellington's Golden Mile revamp after staff warn of cost blowoutThe contentious project could balloon from $139m to $220m.20 Nov 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
WellingtonPeters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowoutsPeters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.19 Nov 03:01 AM
LifestyleShe was diagnosed with cancer twice. Here’s what she's learned"I'd never wish it upon anybody... but I do thank cancer every day."16 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandPerson flown to hospital after helicopter crash near Wellington wind farmEmergency services were notified after the Emergency Locator Transmitter was activated.16 Nov 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNew details of secret council desk documents investigation unveiledAn ex-mayor urged the council to seek an injunction against the Herald over the scandal.15 Nov 04:00 PM
WellingtonCop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirementAn independent King’s Counsel has been appointed to carry out the probe.14 Nov 05:59 AM
WellingtonWellington council halts contract talks as Golden Mile plans come in over budget The transport corridor project's $139m budget has blown out by $15m–$25m.14 Nov 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'It didn’t work that well': Andrew Little scraps Tory Whanau's business groupThe mayor said business leaders "didn’t feel listened to" by Tory Whanau's initiative.12 Nov 08:00 PM
WellingtonHave you seen Anita? Police search for missing 61-year-old in HuttAnita Hart was last seen in Upper Hutt yesterday morning.12 Nov 07:24 PM
WellingtonMcSkimming & police’s ‘serious misconduct’: Who in the halls of power knew what - and whenIPCA found 'significant failings' in senior officers' handling of complaints about top cop12 Nov 03:02 AM
WellingtonCouncil in limbo as court orders vote recount over 11-vote lossThe council is unable to meet or swear in councillors until the recount is done.10 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for help one year after man disappears on walking trackThe 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.10 Nov 08:01 PM
WellingtoniPhone SOS feature helps rescue lost walker near Days BayPolice are warning people not to mistake trap indicators for track markers.10 Nov 12:48 AM
WellingtonCyclist killed in Wairarapa crash was taking part in charity fun rideThe rider was airlifted to hospital in critical condition but later died.09 Nov 10:32 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
WellingtonLuxon ‘would not take no for an answer’ in gifting child’s bike to policeThe PM's donation was one of 165 gifts given to police in the last year.09 Nov 04:00 PM
