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
New ZealandLoafers Lodge director says building had monthly service checks by fire techniciansGregory Mein says they engaged the appropriate experts to make sure building was in order.17 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandFraudster's gold scheme foiled by postieWayne Thomas Patterson sought revenge against the postman after the scheme failed.17 May 01:36 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Police treating blaze as arson and seeking suspectsPolice have launched a homicide inquiry after the fatal fire in Wellington.17 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandBBC presenter's brother missing after hostel fireLiam Hockings is one of the people still unaccounted for after yesterday's fire.17 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandLive: Police to enter charred hostel; at least six dead, others unaccountedDozens of people were trapped inside the building as smoke filled corridors and rooms.16 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Calls growing for change to Building Act after deadly Wellington blazeDozens of people were trapped in the building which did not have sprinklers.16 May 10:56 PM
TalanoaIdentical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria UniversityIdentical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.16 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandNo sprinklers, but Loafers Lodge had a building WOF - what does that mean?An investigation is under way after reports said Loafers Lodge had no sprinklers.16 May 08:31 PM
New ZealandWellington police believe car passengers could hold key to ‘career criminal’ murderMcKelvie died in October last year after being assaulted.16 May 07:55 PM
New ZealandPoster proposition: Hearing into alleged police privacy breach continuesDay two of a tribunal hearing into an alleged privacy breach.16 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandLodge fire costs vulnerable people their homesTrauma setting in for horror fire's survivors.16 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandResidents tell their escape stories after early morning fireThey have spoken of the frightening moments they realised they needed to get out.16 May 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWellington fire: What fire protection systems were in Loafers Lodge?Worry about NZ buildings: "Life-saving measures lacking cause a risk to life. I despair."16 May 05:40 AM
New Zealand‘We’re all battling': Owner of Wellington hostel building speaksGregory Mein is 'in the dark' about what might have caused today's deadly blaze.16 May 05:24 AM
New ZealandConvicted arsonist says police interviewed him about fatal Wellington fireThe convicted arsonist denied starting the fatal fire.16 May 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Huge number of questions': Police to enter fire-ravaged hostel building tomorrow morning11 people are still missing, 52 people rescued from the building on Adelaide Rd.16 May 04:50 AM
