New ZealandEarthquake: As it happenedClick here for the latest updates on the earthquakes shaking the Wellington region this afternoon.16 Aug 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Ferocious gander' spooks meter readerA power company employee refused to enter a property to read the meter because he feared being attacked by the homeowner's "ferocious gander".05 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandStrong magnitude 4.9 jolt near SeddonA series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.01 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquakes jolt countryA shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.01 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandQuake damage forces residents outResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.26 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHundreds of claims after Wgtn quakeMore than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.23 Jul 08:02 AM
RoyalsNZ marks birth: 21-gun saluteNew Zealand was one of the first Commonwealth countries to mark the birth of the Royal baby today with a 21-gun salute.23 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandWellington quake: 35 buildings damagedWellington's mayor is hopeful it will be business as normal tomorrow despite 35 buildings in the CBD found to have been externally damaged by yesterday's severe earthquake.22 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandExtra seismic instruments deployed in MarlboroughScientists are deploying extra seismic instruments in Marlborough to enable more accurate measurement of the aftershocks off the coast of Seddon.22 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandLivestream: Wellington earthquake media conferenceLivestream of the media conference following the Wellington earthquake.22 Jul 02:25 AM
New ZealandWellington earthquake: Rail services resumeWellington rail services have resumed following inspections for earthquake-related damage.22 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandPM: We can afford new quake damagePrime Minister says he's yet to get a briefing on how much yesterday's quake might have cost, but, in principle, the country can afford another big one.21 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandCouple died in suicide pact - coronerA prominent Kapiti couple died in a suicide pact after the husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, a coroner has found.24 Jun 01:12 AM
TravelWellington: Capital take on burgers and beerWellington's food festival is a treat for the palate. Don Kavanagh reports.16 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe capital of cool eventsDanielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.18 May 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Death bed confession from capitalDr John Key has blurted out loud what we've long suspected, Wellington is a terminal case, writes Brian Rudman. Incurable. "We don't know how to turn it around."09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBlood-licking killer gets lifeA young killer who stabbed a Lower Hutt father of two has been sentenced to life imprisonment, and must serve a minimum of 10 years.02 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWellington rain brings slips and flooding Heavy rain resulted in dozens of callouts to slips and flooding around homes in Wellington overnight. <strong><i>* Have you been affected by Wellington's weather? Send us your photos <a href="mailto:online-editor@nzherald.co.nz">here</a>.</i></strong>01 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandBlood-licking killer found guiltyA killer who licked blood from a knife after stabbing a young father of two in the chest could be sentenced for murder as early as this week.30 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandMurder accused seen to wipe knife across mouthMurder accused Shayd Robinson was seen to wipe a knife across his mouth and call out something like "your blood tastes sweet", a court heard today.22 Apr 06:43 AM
TravelWellington: Gift beside the seaTag along with Sharon Stephenson as she samples the tastiest treats New Zealand's answer to Hollywood has to offer.07 Apr 09:00 PM
