New ZealandWellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victimLawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.24 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Developer says building regulations are tough enoughIan Cassels says it's difficult to allow for unusual or extreme circumstances.24 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandHundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficitThe university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.23 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Mayoral Fund paying for dentures, flights and 'everything that was lost'City Missioner Murray Edridge said the money is making a huge difference.23 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandWellington fire: Wellingtonians invited to farewell Mike the JugglerAn open funeral will be held for Mike Wahrlich on Friday.23 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Loafers Lodge fire exposes shameful realityWhere do we think our transient community sleeps? Somewhere secure, clean, warm, and dry?23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington fire: Police identify three victims, release namesThe three men were all in their 60s and one was known for his juggling.23 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandMV Shiling successfully towed back to WellingtonCargo ship, MV Shiling was successfully towed back to Wellington this morning after coming into trouble while in Tasman Bay earlier this month. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandMultiple investigations under way into beleagured Shiling cargo shipSingaporean authorities are sending an investigator to Wellington.23 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandMetService Wellington Weather: May 24thMetService Wellington Weather: May 24thWatch23 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandWhy do people commit arson? Expert answersNot every arsonist wants to hurt people, university researcher Dr Nichola Tyler says.23 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandTroubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after maydayThe MV Shiling cargo ship stuck in Wellington Harbour has successfully been brought into a Wellington Port after issuing a mayday call. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandTroubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after maydayThe vessel could be seen near the entrance to the harbour this morning.22 May 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Special and iconic': Mike the Juggler killed in Loafers Lodge fireTributes pour in for "always smiling" Wellington character killed in blaze.22 May 10:01 PM
New Zealand'So many things I've lost': Loafers Lodge tenants wait for bondsSome tenants who lost everything in the blaze need the money to make a new start.22 May 09:13 PM
New Zealand'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attackThe victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s bus driver shortage almost halvedAT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.22 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandPolice to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the weekAbout 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.22 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandNo fireworks for Wellington Matariki celebrations - but plenty more to enjoyThe firework-free ceremony is being celebrated by Wellington City councillors.22 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandMetService Wellington Weather: May 23rdMetService Wellington Weather: May 23rdWatch22 May 02:02 AM
New Zealand'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'22 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Countdown investigating after driver caught on camera running red lightThe driver received 'instant karma' for the dangerous manoeuvre.22 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident saysThe night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.21 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandShiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyageThe vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.21 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington busThe windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.21 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandFatal fire victim identification 'moving swiftly' after Loafers Lodge blazeIt is still unclear how many bodies lie in the remains of Loafers Lodge after the fire.21 May 07:37 PM
New ZealandTimeline of a tragedy: Wellington fire in picturesWhen fire first broke out, nobody could imagine the horror that would unfold.20 May 08:14 AM
New Zealand'No level of safety': Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consentMeanwhile, police have confirmed a fifth body has been recovered from the scene.20 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm four bodies removed from Loafers Lodge, one still insideThe Coroner has started working to identify those who have died.19 May 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeCrime explosion, Costco and Ikea pose challenges to Briscoes: Rod DukeHe assured shareholders the group is aware of competition19 May 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Puzzling': Lawyer suspended for charging client over $3k for free reportA tribunal described Chris Tennet's misconduct as 'puzzling'.18 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Someone's trying to burn the place down': Arsonist tells of his rush to warn residentsRaymond Lauder stumbled upon a couch blaze and rushed to warn residents as fire spread.18 May 09:26 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in Tawa after home invasion, 'shots fired'The incident occurred last night.18 May 08:46 PM
New ZealandInside the hostel inferno: Body recovery begins as man charged with arsonMore bodies are set to be removed from fire-damaged Loafers Lodge today.18 May 06:10 PM
