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
VideoFocus Live: Emergency services provide update lodge fireRepresentatives 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. Watch16 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandWellington fire: How you can helpWhere you can make donations to help those affected by the deadly fire.16 May 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Up to 10 people dead in Wellington hostel fire, no sprinklersFifty-two people were rescued from the building on Adelaide Street.15 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandMan desperate for news of mate who lived in destroyed Wellington hostel'He was on the top - it looks pretty bad.'15 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandWellington locals told 'no cause for alarm' over asbestos following deadly fireAuthorities say there is a potential asbestos risk with the fire-damaged building.15 May 11:01 PM
