Latest from Wellington

‘KiwiRail must be s***ting themselves’: Cook Strait ferry cost blowout lands with Nicola Willis

KiwiRail's top brass have already met twice with Finance Minister about project.

West Coast gains $35m Wētā Workshop epic: Pounamu Path tourist trail opens

Māwhera Pā in Greymouth is the first stop on a four-part cinematic, historic route.

Hundreds join Brian Tamaki for pro-Israel rally

It's the third protest this week in the capital.

Teen smoked '20 bongs’ before killing pedestrian and ‘laughing and videoing’ crash site

She admitted to smoking a large amount of cannabis before the crash.

Block of flats on fire in Lower Hutt, roads closed

One person has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Opinion: David Seymour and Beltway bureaucrats must learn from medieval Iceland

OPINION: Gargantuan red tape will be gone if we learn a "Thingvellir" or two from Iceland.

‘I trusted him’: Accountant struck off for fleecing friend of $32k

He was supposed to be looking after her rental property, but ripped her off instead.

Wellington’s earthquake-prone building crisis could leave hundreds seeking new homes

Almost 230 deadlines for strengthening earthquake-prone buildings due to expire in 2027.

Wellington braces for another day of protest action

It's the third protest in as many days for the capital.

Mayor's drinking a distraction from Wellington's real issues

OPINION: The city needs the new Govt's help with water pipes, transport and cost blowouts.

Watch: 'Dashcam d***heads' - Shocking Kiwi driving caught on video

Kiwi drivers really are this bad. Do you spot yourself here?

Transmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certification

Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about our 'green' motorways.

Fi Greig's culinary journey redefines local dining

Fi Greig has been involved in the culinary scene for about 17 years.

Focus: Protesters gather around New Zealand

Auckland’s Northern Motorway remains at a near standstill coming into the city this morning with Te Pāti Māori protests disrupting peak-hour traffic. Video / NZ Herald

'Left in limbo': Worker locked out after complaint left unresolved

The employee was locked out of the building, months after making a complaint.

Ruthless-Empire: Police release photo of fabric found around toddler’s neck

Ruthless-Empire died after suffering severe head injuries.

'Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hour

Quentin Haines was also convicted in 2018 for hiring two underage prostitutes.

Watch: Bomb squad responds to suspicious packages outside US and Israeli embassies

Schools were earlier put into lockdown and cordons remain in place.