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Billionaire Richard Branson’s cruise ship spotted in Wellington harbour

The adults-only cruise hasn't all been smooth sailing.

Wellington water shortage: State of emergency planned if restrictions fail

The region is moving to Level 2 water restrictions today as demand surges.

Golriz Gharahman’s replacement: Who is Celia Wade-Brown?

Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.

'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months on

Baby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.

'Biohazard': Kiwi couple's urine-soaked nightmare flight

They later found a pair of underwear under the seat in front.

Popular bar blames 'unruly' tourists for sudden closure

The bar breached its liquor licence, but a sign blames 'unruly out of towners'.

Titahi Bay scrub fire investigated

The fire has burned through 10ha.

Light Rail scrapped, strangulation laws and water restrictions | Focus Morning Bulletin January 15, 2024

Auckland Light Rail gets officially scrapped, a look at how well new strangulation laws are working in New Zealand and taps run dry as water restrictions loom in Wellington in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Mabel’s owner on its mission to bring Burmese flavours to Wellington

Mabel's pays tribute to the owner of NZ's first Burmese restaurant, The Monsoon.

What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know

'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'

'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back

The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.

'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua

Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.

Killer road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024

Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Wellington faces water restrictions as system struggles to cope with demand

The restrictions will come into effect net week.

Wellington Water staffer ‘remorseful’ after boasting about not working

Her remorse comes as more water restrictions are set to be introduced for the region.

Building consents show new apartments well down in November

Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.

'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere

Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.

'Seek other transport': All trains in or out of Wellington suspended

There were also delays on some lines in the capital due to heat restrictions.