New ZealandSwells to ease in Cook StraitPassengers travelling across the Cook Strait will have much easier journey tomorrow as rolling waves subside.18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPetition for Ashley gathers supportA petition for an autistic man held in an isolated wing of a mental health unit has garnered more than 2000 signatures in a day.18 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Ego not enough to run worldCOMMENT: For such a wily campaigner Kevin Rudd has left his run late for the world's top diplomatic post.18 Jul 08:57 AM
New ZealandFamily of autistic man launch petitionThe family of an autistic man held in an isolated wing of a mental health unit have launched a petition calling for the minister of health to intervene in his case.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMachete-wielding man robs storeA masked machete-wielding robber struck at a small Porirua store this afternoon.17 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandSeven injured in Upper Hutt crashSeven people have been injured, one critically, in a two-car crash north of Wellington this afternoon.16 Jul 02:21 AM
New ZealandWill Adams painting help young players?An oil painting of basketballer Steven Adams is up for grabs on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to the Kapiti Under-15 Basketball Rep team.13 Jul 10:31 AM
New ZealandJail for thieving school executiveA former Upper Hutt College executive has been jailed for two years and three months for stealing $375,000 from the school. Donald 13 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandMan who died alone reburied by familyA 78-year-old man who died alone in his Wellington apartment was surrounded by family when lowered into his final resting place.12 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFlights boarding again after evacuationA rogue baggage trolley set off sprinklers and triggered fire alarms at Wellington Airport this evening.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWainuiomata search: Teen foundThe teenager reported missing in the Wainuiomata hills has been found safe and well.10 Jul 06:13 AM
New ZealandEleven puppies found dumped in PoriruaA litter of 11 young puppies has been found soaking wet and cold on a pathway after being dumped in Porirua.08 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandRapist could stay in jail for lifeA man with a history of rape has failed in his last-ditch attempt to overturn an indefinite prison sentence. In a judgment released 05 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandCould this be Wellington's friendliest bus driver?University workers look forward to their community when Casey Meyer is their driver.05 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandGas leak leaves residents without powerA gas main has ruptured in a Wellington suburb leaving 1380 residents without power.05 Jul 07:04 AM
SportSideline abuse a serious issueCOMMENT: Sideline abuse is a problem everywhere in New Zealand, and good on Wellington Rugby for highlighting how ugly it can be.05 Jul 03:55 AM
New ZealandAirports face disruption with strike voteIf you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.04 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleOtago research reveals vaping risksResearchers at Otago University have found that electronic cigarettes pose potential health risks to users.04 Jul 05:30 PM
SportVictor Vito goes undercoverAll Black Victor Vito went undercover to expose poor sideline behaviour among parents at a children's rugby match.04 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandStubborn kiwi finally takes offA giant kiwi has briefly taken flight in the tiny town of Eketahuna - just long enough to find a new nest.04 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandSlow crawl in and out of WellingtonRush-hour traffic out of Wellington is crawling along the Kapiti Coast as a gas leak continues to cause major delays on the main route in and out of the capital.29 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to manslaughterA Wellington man has today pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a person's death in 2009.27 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire damages Lower Hutt homeEmergency services were called to a "well involved" fire in a two-storey Penrose Street house at about 1pm today.27 Jun 04:46 AM
New ZealandThe great chicken roof stand-offA man who fled police then clambered up onto the roof of an Upper Hutt chicken restaurant has been brought down safely.22 Jun 09:21 PM
New ZealandWoman fights off attackerA woman managed to fight off a man who dragged her into the bushes of a Wellington park and assaulted her this evening.22 Jun 11:02 AM
New ZealandWellington jolted by 4.4 earthquakeA magnitude 4.4 earthquake has struck south-east of Wellington.21 Jun 09:11 AM
New ZealandFamily's second chance at lifeMarking World Refugee Day, the Herald spoke to a refugee family who escaped from Laos to New Zealand 33 years ago, risking their lives to do so.20 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandTwo-storey home well alight when fire brigades arriveTwo injured in Wellington house fire.16 Jun 06:06 PM
