New ZealandFour protesters charged in relation to motorway disruption in WellingtonThe four people sat in the middle of State Highway 1 this morning.17 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandContainer ship breakdown in Wellington harbour is third incident in less than a yearWellington's harbourmaster has raised concerns with Maritime New Zealand.17 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandProtesters bring Wellington traffic to a standstill after blocking motorwayThe protesters are blocking the Terrace Tunnel.16 Apr 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: No emergency towing vessel on standby to help ships in strifeNZ's most powerful tug would take one day and 16 hours to get to Auckland.16 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan asks court to declare him legally deadHe is "plainly very much alive", says a High Court judge.14 Apr 04:36 AM
Crime'Act of God': Tenant not liable for window blown off hinges in stormThe tenant kept his window ajar for ventilation against mould and dampness.14 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in crash near MastertonThe crash happened about 11.40am.14 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandCustomer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shopThe charity said they were providing their staff with more awareness training.13 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster issues ultimatum to owner of classic yacht at risk of sinkingMarina staff have resorted to pumping water out of it every few days to keep it afloat.13 Apr 07:16 PM
New ZealandWellington Zoo’s new snow leopards settling in, visitors delightedSnow leopards Asha and Manju's arrival has been a best-case scenario, keepers say.12 Apr 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Tornado kid' recovering after twister destroys sleepoutRhiley Stevens has earned a new nickname after his terrifying ordeal.12 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandFluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good karma or dumb luck’: Wellington entrepreneur narrowly avoided serious injury after being hit by truckTroy Hammond was dragged about 15 metres under the bus along Wellington's Courtenay Place.12 Apr 02:41 AM
New ZealandWellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failureWellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.12 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash between truck and two vehiclesMotorists have been asked to avoid the area.12 Apr 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Light rail could get the axe to keep Wellington movingNational has already promised to kill light rail if it gets into Government.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandImmigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry servicesFour out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.11 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandSnow Leopard sisters arrive in WellingtonSnow leopards' new habitat will let public see majestic cats up-close.11 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeen suffers collapsed lung, impaled by debris in tornadoRhiley Stevens was sound asleep when a tornado tore through his bedroom.11 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo people taken to hospital after Lower Hutt crashOne person is in a critical condition.11 Apr 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry resumes sailings after gearbox troubleThe ferry has effectively been out of action for over two months.11 Apr 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Like a freaking bomb': Tornado rips through Kāpiti Coast - teen injured, 20 homes damagedIt’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.10 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandPerson pinned to truck after crash with motorbike in WellingtonThe crash happened about 8am, police said.10 Apr 09:09 PM
CrimeIn custody: Man accused of seriously injuring baby who suffered nine fracturesPolice allege the offending occurred over three months.06 Apr 01:20 AM
New ZealandRest home failed to prevent elderly woman’s death after she became trapped against wall: CoronerThe elderly woman had fallen out of bed multiple times before she died.05 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandHutt mayor sorry slip concerns and complaints were not prioritisedCampbell Barry says residents did 'everything right' by reporting the leak.05 Apr 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire strait: KiwiRail boss admits 'erosion of trust' over ferriesKiwiRail’s chief executive admits there has been an “erosion of trust” among the public.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour arrested after armed offenders squad storm beachfront propertyOfficers may be stopping traffic.04 Apr 10:12 PM
New ZealandFerry-bound big trucks will benefit from new Wellington roundaboutThe project will be the second Let's Get Wellington Moving has delivered.04 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandPolice called to Bluebridge ferry terminal as cancellations continueA stranded passenger told the Herald his patience is wearing thin.04 Apr 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDire Strait: The five jobs Interislander wants on the immigration Green ListNational says Interislander cannot access the critical staff it needs.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Palmerston North house after reports of ‘unknown substance’Nearby properties were evacuated.04 Apr 01:57 AM
New Zealand‘Are we a third-world country?’ Anger at weeks-long ferry delaysThe Bluebridge ferry has cancelled all its sailings, and rebooking vehicles is impossible.04 Apr 01:07 AM