New Zealand$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds addedICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.28 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".27 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandLuxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to SeymourThe Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.27 May 10:38 PM
New Zealand‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's deathRyan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on councilA leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".26 May 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flightBumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.26 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrain station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston PetersThe man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.21 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandTeen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.19 May 09:50 PM
New ZealandInterislander’s Aratere ferry to make final voyage in AugustThe ferry's retirement will leave KiwiRail with two ships servicing Cook Strait.19 May 01:40 AM
New ZealandStudent's business website removed after violent past while insane exposedThe student was found not guilty due to insanity four years ago.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Famous filmmaker ramps up fight against luxury Wellington developmentThe Mayfair plans include 32 luxury apartments with a pool and gym.18 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSky Stadium no more: Wellington's Cake Tin loses naming sponsorThe capital's stadium will need to find a new name and branding.16 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandDeputy principal on leave, police complaint laidThe school has not confirmed any details but sent out a cryptic email earlier this week.16 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandSenior National Minister says Andrew Little ‘favourite’ for Wellington mayorChris Bishop says if Andrew Little wins, he looks forward to working with him.15 May 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandResene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to surviveEmployees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.14 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan who impregnated girl after meeting at her 15th birthday party jailedThe pair ran away together and lived in a car parked at a campground.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in crash between truck and van near LevinPolice have confirmed the person died at the scene this morning.12 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closingThe business has been operating since 2011.11 May 10:21 PM
New Zealand'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attackRonan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.09 May 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Plaque stolen from man's grave 24 years after deathThe distraught family only discovered the theft after their mother's recent death.07 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for WellingtonThe Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.07 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandAntisemitic hate message graffitied in WellingtonThe Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.07 May 12:22 AM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist denied parole after nearly 50 bail breaches Noah Matthews' level of risk remains unclear due to a delay in a psychological assessment.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGun allegedly fired in MSD office, man chargedNo one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.06 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandWellington professional escapes conviction for filming colleagues on the toiletThe worker told the court he didn't film his colleagues for sexual reasons.05 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport's iconic giant eagles to fly the nestThe eagles have been a fixture of the airport for 12 years.04 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate arrested for failing to stop for policeGraham Bloxham has described the incident as an 'absolutely crazy experience'.04 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘Not political’: Wellington Museum defends flying hīkoi flag to mark anniversaryThe Toitū Te Tiriti flag was flown to commemorate Wellington’s Treaty signing.02 May 12:03 AM
New ZealandLittle keen to break one-term mayoral curse; opponent says that's 'arrogant'Wellington has had a succession of one-term mayors.01 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandTrampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in HuttA woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.01 May 04:19 AM
