New ZealandMissing Ōtaki kayaker disappeared days before she was due in courtPolice have now issued a warrant for her arrest.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Vulnerable, frail, sick': Hospital worker stole $28k from dozens of patients' cardsThe man spent the money on clothing and gadgets for himself.31 Oct 06:00 AM
OlympicsComm Games swimming champion ditches capital for AucklandLewis Clareburt is tired of council pool headaches as he prepares for Paris Olympics.31 Oct 04:26 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: Oranga Tamariki admits toddler was in its systemThe agency is looking into whether there could have been interventions before his death.31 Oct 04:10 AM
New Zealand‘My world fractured’: Man imprisoned after raping woman, indecently assaulting 9yoThe judge said the victim's statements were the most eloquent he's heard.31 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandAward-winning Wellington restaurant Shepherd closingThe owners have called it a sad but essential end to the eatery's story.30 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandShould dogs be allowed on the beach? Residents want poo patrolOne resident says off-leash pooches defecate wherever the urge strikes.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho lived at the house where toddler Ruthless-Empire was fatally injured?More than a week has passed since Ruthless-Empire was killed, yet nobody has been charged.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil byelection to cost $120,000 after Greens win Wellington CentralTamatha Paul pulled off a historic victory by flipping the safe Labour seat.30 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandWellington Airport evacuated after fire alarm activationFire trucks are en route to the airport.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau open to selling airport shares amid cost crunchWellington's mayor admits she will also have to 'let go' of some of her campaign promises.30 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandRuthless-Empire homicide: 'We still need justice for our baby', family saysThe toddler died as a result of blunt force trauma suffered up to 12 hours earlier.29 Oct 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Fallen short': Health reforms ‘taking far too long’ say patientsCancer patients are struggling with uneven medical care.29 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil paying $25m a year in interest on debtWellington City Council's AA+ credit rating now has a negative outlook.29 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingSimon Smuts-Kennedy on the cap-tivating legacy of Hills HatsThe humble Wellington brand has hatted some of the biggest names around the world.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longestThe alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens wearing school uniforms spotted leaving scene of suspicious firePolice are seeking CCTV footage from residents or business owners in the area.28 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandInterislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money backA Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.28 Oct 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhānau gather to farewell baby Ruthless-Empire, homicide investigation continuesLoved ones released balloons into the sky to mark what would have been his birthday.28 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandHipkins on his new relationship, how they met when she interned for him as an MPThe Labour Party leader reveals why he went public about his new relationship.27 Oct 07:28 PM
Lifestyle'Life is full': Ardie Savea on faith, family and future goalsThe All Black is tackling some big issues on his return from the World Cup.27 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBirth of slain toddler Ruthless-Empire had never been registered due to name rejectedPolice are still hunting who was responsible for the violent death of Wellington toddler.27 Oct 05:20 AM
CrimeTime for closure: Whānau of woman who died in mental health unit hope inquest will help othersWhānau concluded the inquest with moving waiata, haka and karakia.27 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandYoung teens referred to youth services after Wellington building fireThe four youths were aged 13 and 14.27 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandDevastation in Taita after violent death of toddlerCouncillor Naomi Shaw said the community is in shock, but banding together.27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice search Otaki for missing man with back injury, last seen two weeks agoDuncan Hill has been known to spend time alone, or with "spiritual groups".27 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandPolice release new information in search for missing Ōtaki kayakerThe woman may have been in a single-seat yellow kayak, not a two-seater.27 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandPerson of interest in Baby Ruthless-Empire death facing separate violence chargesPolice are interested in three people, one already before the courts for violence.26 Oct 09:54 PM
KahuGreater Wellington Regional Council says yes, Auckland Council says noGWRC will establish a Māori constituency for the 2025 local government elections.26 Oct 06:24 PM
New ZealandWho killed baby Ru? ‘Broken’ family ask for those responsible to ‘do the right thing’Toddler died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy's family claim severe OCD triggered by acne medsBut ACC disagrees and has declined coverage for the boy.26 Oct 08:16 AM
CrimeWhite-collar woman's $44,000 work theft results in community work and name suppressionThe judge said a community-based sentence was insufficient but then gave her exactly that.26 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'She didn't deserve to die': Inquest into woman's suspected suicide at mental health unit beginsEsther Osborne told a nurse she wanted to die. Shortly after, she was found unresponsive.26 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Level of violence difficult to fathom': Probe into toddler's death upgraded to homicide investigationRuthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shepherd Wall died in Hutt Hospital on Sunday.26 Oct 02:14 AM
