WellingtonAndrew Little says Wellington Council has launched review of controversial $116m projectLittle has already got to work and traversed the 'big issues' with Wellington Council CEO.13 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrongOPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.12 Oct 02:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
WellingtonSmall gin makers plot comeback after fight with global giantThe global firm that owns Monster Energy opposed the start-up using the word 'mother'.11 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonWellington mayoralty: Andrew Little has strong early lead, outgoing Tory Whanau fails to secure Māori seatHe said affordable housing and water reform changes are the biggest challenges ahead.11 Oct 04:23 AM
WellingtonTe Papa to cut jobs in restructure amid $13m forecast deficitRising costs and maintenance of buildings have put a strain on the museum's cash reserves.10 Oct 04:44 AM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
WellingtonInfamous Cook Strait ferry to be stripped for scrap metal KiwiRail says the ferry will be recycled at a specialist shipyard in India.09 Oct 10:17 PM
Wellington'Endless amount of offers': Hope for cafe shutting for Sir Peter Jackson project?The owners say they were wrong to blame Jackson and hope to find a new site for the cafe.09 Oct 05:00 AM
Herald NOWGloomy outlook for Wellington businessesGreg Pollock joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to unpack the issues plaguing the capital and what needs to change.Watch08 Oct 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Huge challenges': Grim mood of Wellington's business leaders revealedMost don't expect the capital's economy to get any better in the next 12 months08 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonOwners of iconic cafe apologise for blaming closure on Sir Peter Jackson, Dame Fran WalshThe cafe’s Shelly Bay lease ends on January 31, 2026, after 15 years in business.08 Oct 06:06 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty after ramming police cars with child in vehicleFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.08 Oct 03:35 AM
Wellington‘Wouldn’t wish that upon anyone’: Tory Whanau hits out at abuse in final speechIt comes as Whanau says old leaked documents show sexism at council has not changed.07 Oct 10:16 PM
WellingtonBaby girl's death in Masterton under police investigationThe family are assisting the investigation team.07 Oct 02:16 AM
WellingtonDog blamed for death of released Wellington kiwi found in Titahi BayThe kiwi had travelled 25km since being released more than two years ago07 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandMob members in court over mass gang brawl at hotelThe brawl is believed to have started over some missing property.07 Oct 12:50 AM
Herald NOWWellington’s top headlines with reporter Melissa NightingaleWellington wrap: Bluebridge struggles and the man who attempted burglary armed with a samurai sword.Watch06 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandPolice release new details on 'senseless' Wellington homicide unsolved seven months onAbdul Nabizadah was fatally injured in Miramar and later died in hospital.06 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15mStrike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.04 Oct 07:04 AM
Wellington'Devastated': Sir Peter Jackson orders closure of popular Wellington cafeThe business owners say Jackson's move has come as a shock.04 Oct 05:52 AM
WellingtonSir Peter Jackson announces new 'world-class' project for WellingtonJackson and his partner Dame Fran Walsh say animal welfare is dear to their hearts.03 Oct 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Oh boy': Call recording shows what council was told about secret files sold in old deskA council spokesman initially thought the matter was likely social media “mischief”.03 Oct 02:49 AM
WellingtonSamurai sword burglary accused named after armed stand-off in WellingtonJohn Charles Salanoa was in surgery when his first court appearance was being held.02 Oct 03:00 AM
Herald NOWInside Wellington’s secret mayoral desk documents accidentally sold at dumpConfidential Wellington City Council papers found in a mayoral desk sold at a dump, later revealed after ending up in a buyer’s hands.Watch01 Oct 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dumpThe Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.01 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonSword-wielding burglar allegedly tried to steal Porsche from multimillion-dollar homeThe defendant is still in hospital after being shot at and bitten by a police dog.01 Oct 06:00 AM
WellingtonWellington mayoral candidate says he’d quit and call in commissioners if council blocked his policiesKarl Tiefenbacher says he’d seek to replace the council if he can't deliver his goals.01 Oct 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonProperty mogul to spend $30m on quake strengthening despite Govt shake-up'I don’t believe it’s going to have any impact on our buildings.'30 Sep 04:00 PM
Crime'Very traumatised': Victims shaken after armed home invasion in WadestownPolice fired a shot at a man during the lunchtime incident in Wellington.29 Sep 06:13 AM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan schemeThe Wellingtonian managed to get $62,600 in loans from Inland Revenue.29 Sep 03:20 AM
WellingtonTramper injured after falling into Upper Hutt canyonThe use of a personal locator beacon saved hours on rescue efforts.29 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandHow Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rulesRunning a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.28 Sep 04:14 AM
