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
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMocked in life, unwanted in death? Cook Strait ferry Aratere may be unsellableKiwiRail says it's considering selling it, but documents show there is little interest.23 Aug 04:00 AM
CrimeMan bites police officers during arrest in Lower HuttTwo police officers are injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt.22 Aug 04:56 AM
WellingtonSir Ashley Bloomfield endorses mayoral candidateBloomfield praised the candidate's community ties and government experience.22 Aug 01:24 AM
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
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyageThere were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.18 Aug 03:59 AM
New ZealandAir traffic control 'technical fault' disrupts transtasman flights, probe under wayOceania airspace was shut after a fault in the main Operational Control System, CAA says.16 Aug 07:34 AM
Wellington'Fully ablaze': Wellington bus catches fire on State Highway 1A thick cloud of smoke could be seen coming from the area.15 Aug 03:38 AM
Wellington‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1mHousing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.15 Aug 01:04 AM
WellingtonFrom Hollywood to Wellywood: James Cameron officially granted NZ citizenshipThe Avatar film-maker and his family attended a citizenship ceremony at Te Papa this week.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonWellington’s Golden Mile contract won’t be signed before electionThe long-debated project is shaping up to be a key issue for voters.14 Aug 02:33 AM
WellingtonCosts soar for Wellington sludge facility, now $83m over budget It works out to $6636 per Wellington household with council working out how to pay bill. 14 Aug 12:36 AM
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
WellingtonWellington CBD supermarket's liquor licence suspended for selling booze to teenFoodstuffs says it is "disappointed" and will work with staff on training.13 Aug 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington Phoenix'Slept in the basement': Bev Priestman opens up on year-long Fifa banBev Priestman feared for her life in the throes of the 2024 Paris Games scandal.13 Aug 02:00 AM
WellingtonMan shot outside home, run over by getaway carThe man is still in a critical condition nearly two weeks later.12 Aug 09:58 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
WellingtonWhy Wellington teen with no convictions imported up to $6m worth of drugsThe judge noted Rowan Hewitson was not like most offenders who appeared before her.11 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsEthan ManeraDoes Burger Wellington still live up to the hype?REVIEW: 16 years on, can a burger competition still boost a struggling hospitality scene?09 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport unveils huge new artwork inspired by Māori legendThe artwork replaces the iconic sculpture of Gandalf with two giant eagles.07 Aug 08:56 PM
Wellington'Extreme panic': Family sell shop at loss after stranger assaults 7yo daughterThe little girl's mother has since quit work to help her daughter with her anxiety.07 Aug 08:00 AM
Wellington'Aggressive behaviour': Wellington mayoral candidate led by security from debateRob Goulden was accused of shouting at organisers after a debate snub.07 Aug 02:00 AM
WellingtonPolice station locked down after man presents knife at front counterThe man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.07 Aug 01:20 AM
Wellington'Really disturbing': Ex-Police Commissioner on Jevon McSkimming's court caseFormer Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming faces eight serious charges.06 Aug 09:10 PM
Wellington'Solidarity and hope': Wellington forms partnership with Palestinian capitalMayor Tory Whanau says it represents a powerful symbol of solidarity and hope06 Aug 07:30 AM
WellingtonMan not guilty of wounding neighbour's guest in fireworks disputeThe defence argued the complainant had actually shot himself with his own gun.06 Aug 06:00 AM
Wellington'You will always be remembered': 'Caring', 'passionate' 15yo mourned after fatal ATV crashTeenager Jonty Ryan was described as someone with an unshakeable connection to nature.06 Aug 06:00 AM
WellingtonAssault charge laid after baby found to have multiple broken bonesThe 3-month-old had a broken arm and fractures to her upper and lower body.06 Aug 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonCrown observer says Tory Whanau made right call not to seek re-electionLindsay McKenzie says the mayor's lack of local government experience has showed.05 Aug 11:44 PM
