New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name German tourist killed by car in WellingtonUrsula Machtel has been named as the victim of a fatal car crash in Wellington.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ groundsGabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frankly ludicrous’: Rusting oil tank has same heritage protection as ParliamentProposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in WellingtonPart of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene. 25 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accidentStrangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.25 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZBThe mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".24 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closureThe operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.24 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Seismic gap’: Quake-prone housing needs strengthening - for second timeTens of millions have already been spent on buildings that now need strengthening again.22 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knifeParents are being urged to discuss safety with their children. 20 Feb 03:00 AM
Crime‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in courtSeeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.19 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandJames Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parkingThe acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.19 Feb 08:41 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandRugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skullThe victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.18 Feb 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secretFinance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'. 18 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concernsSix Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.17 Feb 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spendingThe agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposalSome motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.17 Feb 06:30 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry companyThe company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. 17 Feb 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’OPINION: The city has been battling with an ongoing narrative that it's dying. 16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end artDrugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.14 Feb 05:45 AM
New Zealand'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuriesMaia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.14 Feb 02:54 AM
New Zealand‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crashLocals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.14 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmacA passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained. 13 Feb 11:16 PM
New ZealandCar teeters over harbour after driver moves cones at ferry terminalA driver moved cones and drove onto an Interislander loading ramp.13 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful urges speed limit cut after fatal cyclist crashA cyclist died, and three were injured in a crash in Martinborough.13 Feb 06:51 PM
New Zealand‘Fantastic leadership’: Mayor supports saving Begonia HouseCouncillors will debate the Botanic Gardens greenhouse's future today.12 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandUK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in MartinboroughThe owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.12 Feb 11:14 PM
AnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile groundA contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place. 12 Feb 04:00 PM
