New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandAnother Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoilThe owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.05 Mar 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuringKiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression liftThe teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.04 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWealthy townhouse developer linked to ‘premier’ Wellington siteThe former Teacher's Training College in Karori has sat empty for nearly a decade.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellWillis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferriesHyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.04 Mar 04:58 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandStolen caravan leaves trail of destruction through WellingtonThe caravan tipped on its side and hit multiple objects as it was dragged along.03 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandWellington Water Costs Soar, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts & GP Reforms | NZ Herald News UpdateWellington Water Costs Triple for Ratepayers, Teachers Oppose Funding Cuts in Education and Govt GP Reforms.Watch03 Mar 05:42 PM
New ZealandUnauthorised transgender crossing to be removed by councilA council spokesperson described the new feature as "guerilla art".03 Mar 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabisPolice also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.28 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: policeA person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze. 27 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name German tourist killed by car in WellingtonUrsula Machtel has been named as the victim of a fatal car crash in Wellington.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ groundsGabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Frankly ludicrous’: Rusting oil tank has same heritage protection as ParliamentProposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in WellingtonPart of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene. 25 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accidentStrangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.25 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZBThe mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".24 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closureThe operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.24 Feb 12:39 AM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice 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.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Seismic gap’: Quake-prone housing needs strengthening - for second timeTens of millions have already been spent on buildings that now need strengthening again.22 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Very scary’: Parents warned after school kids approached by man with knifeParents are being urged to discuss safety with their children. 20 Feb 03:00 AM
Crime‘He killed us too’: Heartbroken parents face son’s attacker in courtSeeing Smith 'broken' in the hospital was 'the most horrifying moment of our lives'.19 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandJames Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parkingThe acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.19 Feb 08:41 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandRugby player with ‘bright future’ avoids conviction after man choked unconscious, fractures skullThe victim spent months off work after suffering a brain bleed.18 Feb 06:14 AM
