New Zealand'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangiThe wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.17 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandRain, hail and thunder all forecast for WellingtonTemperature drops rapidly as the morning's wild winds start to ease.16 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandMiramar homicide victim lost husband six years agoThe woman is the owner of the property where her body was found.16 Oct 11:39 PM
New Zealand‘Wear it, enjoy it but please give it back’: Woman's plea after her wedding dress given to charity shopDonna McQuaid's dress was accidentally donated to a Lower Hutt charity shop.16 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandHipkins says relationship with Toni is 'the highlight of my year'The Labour leader thanked his partner, Toni, in his concession speech on Saturday night.16 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one seriously injured in early morning crashesMotorists should avoid the area.16 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe loomsNational's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice begin homicide investigation after woman found dead in Wellington houseOfficers were called to the Miramar address just after 2pm.16 Oct 03:57 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike HoskingTamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.16 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandYoungsters sought for information on huge fireThe four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.16 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandKāpiti student Breanna Muriwai - missing or murdered?Breanna's mum Jasmin hasn't given up hope that her daughter will be found.15 Oct 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Chaos-tamer' Kiri Allan launches new businessAllan is still going through the court process for Wellington car crash.15 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandKāpiti news in brief: glossy magazine, Xmas parade, Easter tradingThe 11th edition of the Celebrating Kāpiti magazine has been published.15 Oct 11:26 PM
New ZealandNew Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'15 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandVictoria University to sell off $16m of propertyQV information indicates the properties’ combined market value was well over $16 million.14 Oct 11:19 PM
KahuWho is Tamatha Paul? The young wahine Māori who turned Wellington greenThe 26-year-old says she's overwhelmed by the historic victory.14 Oct 05:30 PM
New ZealandLawyers to investigate several Wellington City Councillors after alleged breach of confidentialityMayor Tory Whanau acknowledged the complaint against five councillors.13 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon’s $60 grocery shop: How much does it buy?The National leader confirmed the $60 only covered three breakfasts and one meal.13 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandFerret highway: Transmission Gully creates path for pests to move southThere's concern the ferrets could pose a risk to Wellington's native kiwi population.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists slapped with more than 4000 fines for driving in new bus lanesThe fines from the past six months total $613,050.12 Oct 03:11 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank admits fault over wrongfully charged fees, fined $800kThe bank admits they did wrong by their customers - now it's time pay the penalty.12 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandDrink-driving police officer denied discharge without convictionCop did the right things after crash, but the offending was serious, judge says.12 Oct 02:49 AM
New Zealand'No one deserves to die in that manner': Police push for information on homicidePolice have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.12 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandCops' daring rescues in Cyclone Gabrielle floods recognised'I've never been in a situation that was so close for so many different people.'11 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandNew World to close Wellington Railway Metro supermarketThe supermarket says despite best efforts, it has not been able to renew the lease.11 Oct 08:33 PM
New ZealandGreater Wellington council and bus company in war of words over driver payNZ Bus drivers have still not been paid the higher wages promised to them six months ago.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Wellington mayors in line to become MPsPair's election prospects look good on the basis of Herald’s Poll of Polls.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellGovernment puts options on the table for mega ferry blowoutOPINION: A previous cost escalation for the Interislander project was as large as $1b.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had enough’: Wellington bars owners fight opposition to liquor licensesMayor Tory Whanau will now meet police to discuss the approach to licensing.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fireDean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.10 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandMan 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentencedThe man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.09 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandWinning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimedWainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.09 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandShock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for lifeThe father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.08 Oct 09:16 PM