New ZealandHealth NZ refuses to release rent costs for sick baby unit that doesn’t existNegotiations are under way with another health provider to take on the lease.17 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after fight with Wellington home intruder, residents told to check propertiesPolice are investigating whether two serious incidents in a Wellington suburb are linked.16 Mar 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘Needs a shake up’: Labour struggles to find candidate to take on Tory WhanauThe party has had to extend the nomination period.16 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandWellington castle with colourful past for saleThe agent says it could be an ambassadorial residence, wellness centre or function venue.13 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau explains: Why Luxon is ‘not a nice person’The mayor's criticism comes after Luxon called Wellington councils 'pretty lame-o'.13 Mar 10:02 PM
EntertainmentHomegrown music festival bids farewell to Wellington waterfrontThe Homegrown music festival begins today for its final time in the capital.13 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor opens up on resilience, battling challenges at eventTory Whanau considered quitting because of the public challenges she faced.13 Mar 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellNicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shiftedIt never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.12 Mar 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $15m issue with Wellington Airport’s carpark buildingIt's unclear when remedial work on 'concrete defects' will be carried out.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook StraitA southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m. 12 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandPopular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden MileRestaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.11 Mar 04:54 PM
New ZealandPolice raid Levin property, seize meth, ammunition and $23k in cashA 22-year-old man is due to appear in court. 11 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPorts ‘reluctant’ to work with KiwiRail after mega-ferry fallout It was hoped a new company would provide a pathway for a trusted approach to negotiations.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid areaEmergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am. 09 Mar 10:16 PM
BusinessHousing slump: One suburb sees 30% drop in median valuesValues fell from a peak of a median $1.42m in December 2021 to $985,000 in February.08 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandBogans heroes: Upper Hutt celebrates a lifestyle of Holdens, beers and blackUp to 5000 people are expected to attend the city's Bogan Day Out festival. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsHealth NZ used single Excel spreadsheet to track $28b of public moneyDeloitte financial review of health agency lays out 'significant concerns'.07 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandAnother Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoilThe owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.05 Mar 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuringKiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression liftThe teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.04 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWealthy townhouse developer linked to ‘premier’ Wellington siteThe former Teacher's Training College in Karori has sat empty for nearly a decade.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellWillis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferriesHyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.04 Mar 04:58 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandStolen caravan leaves trail of destruction through WellingtonThe caravan tipped on its side and hit multiple objects as it was dragged along.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News UpdateWellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.Watch03 Mar 05:42 PM
New ZealandUnauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by councilA council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".03 Mar 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabisPolice also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.28 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: policeA person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze. 27 Feb 09:50 PM
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
