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
New Zealand'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailedNigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers LodgeThe city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodiesThe probe into the suspected arson is in its third day, total deaths remain unconfirmed.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandBudget 2023: $400m to help make Wellington a ‘science city’The Government is forging ahead with bold plans to make Wellington a “science city”.18 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandBudget 2023 watch live: Sausage rolls, cheese rolls and Grant Robertson's special tieChris Hipkins gifted Robertson a special tie to wear on Budget day.18 May 01:31 AM
New ZealandWoman recalls 'shameful' conditions at Loafers LodgeThe woman said she moved her brother out of the hostel as soon as she could.18 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: FENZ fronts up about 'traumatic' fatal fireFENZ CEO Kerry Gregory has addressed equipment failings in the wake of the fatal fire.18 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandRough seas forecast amid preparations to tow troubled Shiling cargo shipWinds are expected to pick up from Friday evening.17 May 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Our worst nightmare’: Inside hostel's deadly inferno - and the brave battle to save livesIf not for the courage of firefighters, Loafers Lodge death toll would have been higher.17 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandLoafers lodge fire: Failing fire truck was only in operation 45 daysA second truck wasn't available to stop the fire because it's been broken for over a year.17 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandPolice expect to recover bodies from Loafers Lodge todayPolice will be back inside the building today for the scene examination.17 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge residents now working on recoveryLoafers Lodge residents are struggling to piece their lives back together.17 May 08:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Driver's 'absolutely stupid' call to back trailer down motorwayThe bizarre incident drew scorn from other motorists.17 May 07:23 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire homicide inquiry: Police work through list of suspectsAt least six bodies have been found, and there are fewer than 20 people unaccounted for.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Grave concerns’: Why buildings across NZ could also be at risk of dangerous firesThe fire in Wellington could have impacted many other buildings in a similar way.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellWellington fire: We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to address known risksRules around sprinklers aren’t the only area of our building legislation to worry about.17 May 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLoafers Lodge tragedy shows value of catastrophe-planning, CCTV back-upsThe disaster shows the importance of backing up security assets, investigators say.17 May 05:35 AM
