New ZealandNeighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'The house was a 'charred, soddy mess' this morning, the neighbour said.03 Nov 11:54 PM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonMajor new highway needs years of repairs costing $32 million-plusNZTA will start drainage and resurfacing work on Transmission Gully this summer.31 Oct 04:00 AM
WellingtonCapital bed tax? The changes new Wellington mayor wants to bring inLittle will be officially sworn in today, and is already working on major new initiatives.30 Oct 01:00 AM
WellingtonIncoming Wellington Mayor Andrew Little announces his deputy as Labour allyKey council appointments will last half a term to promote accountability in council.28 Oct 11:12 PM
WellingtonWatch: Police's new ad where retired cops return to the beat to lure recruits to the forceFormer officers share their advice for anyone wanting to hit the beat.28 Oct 08:18 PM
WellingtonJobhunters desperate as 600 people apply for casual mini-putt roleThe business owner was shocked to see hundreds of applications flood in for the job.28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak numbers grow to 11 after Wellington case foundOne case is linked to overseas travel while the remaining 10 were contracted locally.28 Oct 04:06 AM
WellingtonWatch: Speeding car full of teens crashes into Plimmerton propertyThe video shows the car losing control and careening into a fence.28 Oct 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettesOne illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.26 Oct 10:00 PM
Wellington'Significant storm': Severe weather watches upgraded to warningsThe National Crisis Management Centre has been called into the Beehive to prepare.26 Oct 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.25 Oct 08:00 PM
WellingtonLife-changing cystic fibrosis drug added to funding priority list for young kids'It's the best possible outcome,' said Cystic Fibrosis NZ chief executive Lisa Burns.23 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he would 'welcome' reorganisation.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor's court battle ends with apology from disgraced councillorIt is one of two court battles Campbell Barry has faced this year.23 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandWellington GP killed by falling branch in high winds remembered as 'incredibly generous man'Richard Tyler was hit by a branch that had been blown off a tree beside a walking track.23 Oct 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFix-up for $1.25b highway pushed backNZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonGovt unveils $3.8b plan for second Mt Vic tunnel, Wellington roading upgrades Work is expected to start in 2026 after consents are fast-tracked next year.20 Oct 04:51 AM
WellingtonPolice fear for welfare of missing 14-year-old girlRoxanne was last seen in Palmerston North Central on Friday, October 17.20 Oct 12:38 AM
WellingtonRare surgery may give fertility back to Kiwi girls after chemoLeigh Searle is the only doctor in New Zealand performing the surgery.19 Oct 07:25 PM
Wellington‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodusHayley Horan joins the chamber after a year of leadership and financial strain.17 Oct 02:19 AM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM
WellingtonFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful wins case over police pursuitCharge against Graham Bloxham dismissed as police could not provide firm evidence.16 Oct 03:33 AM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsNgāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscationThe iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike ScottWatch16 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wageCars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.14 Oct 10:46 PM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandStaff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.13 Oct 10:00 PM
WellingtonHero dog who saved owner from crash receives award decades onNikki the German Shepherd's award is the first of its kind in New Zealand.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsSilly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local electionsDespite their eccentric personas, these hopefuls had limited success this weekend.13 Oct 04:00 AM
