New ZealandRemoving sewage before it goes septic is main focus for Wellington WaterMayor Andrew Little will raise the plant failure with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.06 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, February 7, 2026. Mandelson is being investigated for his ties with Epstein. A high ranking Russian general has been shot in Moscow.Watch06 Feb 06:52 PM
PremiumEntertainmentHe took drama classes because his mates were. Now this Kiwi actor is starring in a hit Disney seriesAlbert Latailakepa has found international fame on Disney’s The Artful Dodger.06 Feb 05:30 PM
Crime'Feel like I’m a prisoner': Owner sleeping in store after third burglary attempt in a year06 Feb 06:00 AM
Wellington'He did a 180': Fugitive boatie arrested after fleeing police in ‘old’ red boat06 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandSewage crisis eases as Wellington wastewater flows return to Cook Strait outfall05 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandWhy the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence05 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name?OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreatOPINION: No NZ government will pay $3b to other governments for foreign climate projects.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn WeekesFlight check: Wellington to Brisbane in economy on the new Qantas A220Could these be the best cheap seats for couples not wanting a third wheel?05 Feb 05:39 AM
Wellington'Environmental disaster': Moa Point plant’s compliance problems laid bare before sewage failureUntreated sewage is now being piped just 5 metres offshore on the south coast.05 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandElection looms over Waitangi as iwi uniteNgāi Tahu joins Waitangi events for the first time in more than 20 years.05 Feb 04:00 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
Herald NOW'Flushing their toilets to the ocean': Wellington Water boss on the city's sewerage catastrophePat Dougherty has confirmed Wellingtonians are flushing their toilets to the ocean as a result of the failure at the Moa Point treatment plant.Watch04 Feb 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, February 5, 2026Morning Headlines | Wellington mayor issues warning over beaches and Christopher Luxon positive ahead of pōwhiri | Thursday, February 5, 2026Watch04 Feb 06:30 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after jumping into Hutt River to evade policeThe 36-year-old is charged with burglary of items valued under $500.04 Feb 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museumOfficials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.04 Feb 04:31 AM
WellingtonWellington man dies after driveway collisionPolice, ambulances, and investigation staff attended the scene on Friday afternoon.04 Feb 03:34 AM
Employment‘Not great but better than it looks’ - economists see bright spots in today’s unemployment riseThe latest data show 165,000 people now out of work but more jobs are being created 04 Feb 02:17 AM
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the seaMultiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandWellington officials give update on sewage spillWellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give an update on the sewage spill.Watch03 Feb 11:32 PM
OpinionMitchell HagemanI’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrongIt turns out we should be looking to our grandparents for tips to survive festival season.03 Feb 11:30 PM
WellingtonCouncil issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.03 Feb 08:45 PM
