‘We’re all battling': Owner of Wellington hostel building speaks
Gregory Mein is 'in the dark' about what might have caused today's deadly blaze.
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Convicted arsonist says police interviewed him about fatal Wellington fire
The convicted arsonist denied starting the fatal fire.
'Huge number of questions': Police to enter fire-ravaged hostel building tomorrow morning
11 people are still missing, 52 people rescued from the building on Adelaide Rd.
Focus Live: Emergency services provide update lodge fire
Representatives from NZ Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Wellington City Council, as well as Chief Coroner Judge Anna Tutton, give an update on the Loafers Lodge fire.
Wellington fire: How you can help
Where you can make donations to help those affected by the deadly fire.
'Worst nightmare': Up to 10 people dead in Wellington hostel fire, no sprinklers
Fifty-two people were rescued from the building on Adelaide Street.
Man desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel
'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'
Wellington locals told 'no cause for alarm' over asbestos following deadly fire
Authorities say there is a potential asbestos risk with the fire-damaged building.
Turf wars: Why cup-winning footballer won’t play on artificial grass
Central League side is without their key defender due to the artificial grass surface.
These were New Zealand’s largest and deadliest building fires
Today's blaze at Loafers Lodge has also become one the country's deadliest fires.
'Fire! Fire': Screams as residents flee smoke-filled corridors, earlier alarm scares
'Whatever people said about that building, it was our home' - hostel resident
Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Wellington bar The George insolvent: landlord changed locks, $800,000+ owed
Landlord changed locks after bar failed to pay rent, and IRD makes move.
Palmerston North homicide: Police up patrols amid increased gang presence
Police have been called to reports of gang members congregating on College St.
Starship nurse struck off after risking children’s safety
The nurse also worked at Wellington Hospital.
Troubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday call
It’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.
Watch: Moment 'freaky' Foxton waterspout forms caught on camera
Local woman Katrina Fleming got a surprise with her morning coffee.
Inside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paid
There are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.
David Seymour: Real change with ACT’s alternative budget
ACT is again the only party proposing a fully-costed alternative budget.
Container ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failures
The container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.
Forecourt tragedy: Gas station staff tried to save man found dead in car
Motorist ran into store pleading for help for companion in car.
Newtown death not suspicious, police say
Police initially were treating the death as "unexplained".
Troubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday call
Yesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Court orders pensioner protester to be fitted with ankle bracelet
John Tovey was arrested three times and allegedly breached his bail conditions twice.
Wellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasion
Zhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Homicide investigation: Police launch probe after man dies in hospital
Police probe man's death after late night incident.
New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third
An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.
Can AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlist
The artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.
Police station staffing debate highlights concern about lack of frontline support
More than half of stations in several districts hadn’t received more staff.
Shelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land Court
Applicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.
Winner of Mother’s Day ‘pamper pack’ surprised to not receive laundry products
The woman entered for her mother who was 'gutted' to only get chocolates.