Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires
Witnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.
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Police investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires
'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.
‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacks
Four church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
‘Seismic gap’: Quake-prone housing needs strengthening - for second time
Tens of millions have already been spent on buildings that now need strengthening again.
‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knife
Parents are being urged to discuss safety with their children.
‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in court
Seeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.
James Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parking
The acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.
Woman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash named
Alison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.
Rugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skull
The victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.
Ombudsman reconsiders KiwiRail’s bid to keep ‘excessive’ consultant spend secret
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has said the cost is 'excessive and not justifiable'.
Why residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concerns
Six Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.
Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending
The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.
‘Killing the city’: Furious motorcyclists slam $1 per hour parking proposal
Some motorcyclists argue the new fee will deter people from coming into Wellington City.
Winston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry company
The company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries.
Opinion: James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’
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Police seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end art
Drugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.
'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuries
Maia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.
‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crash
Locals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.
Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac
A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.
Car teeters over harbour after driver moves cones at ferry terminal
A driver moved cones and drove onto an Interislander loading ramp.
Mayoral hopeful urges speed limit cut after fatal cyclist crash
A cyclist died, and three were injured in a crash in Martinborough.
‘Fantastic leadership’: Mayor supports saving Begonia House
Councillors will debate the Botanic Gardens greenhouse's future today.
UK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in Martinborough
The owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.
Analysis: Golden Mile design revealed but Tory Whanau’s legacy on fragile ground
A contract has still not been signed for work to transform Courtenay Place.
‘Be open to relocating’: Recruiters’ grim advice for Wellington job seekers
Recruiters say some are getting desperate, applying for jobs outside their skill set.
‘Life and death': Cost of living preventing Kiwis from accessing crucial medical tool
Kate McCombs remembers urgently tapping her MedicAlert bracelet, trying to get help.
‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term
She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.
Skateboarder hitches ride on back of fast-moving train
The man was lucky to avoid injury or death during the dangerous stunt, police say.
'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier
'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.
Wellington’s hospitality scene: What has replaced all the closed restaurants?
A wave of closures has rocked the capital but some doors haven't stayed shut for long.
Five people arrested following firearm threat at Wellington property
AOS was called out and the street was blocked off as a precaution.
Cause of PM’s limo crash revealed in private messages and photos
Police blame driver 'misjudgment' for the roundabout collision.
$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raid
The 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.