Latest from Wellington

Watch: Restore Passenger Rail supporters hang banner over tunnel

Restore Passenger Rail supporters climbed to the top of the Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Man pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000

The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.

Red van sought after hit and run

The van would likely have damage to its front windscreen and left wing mirror.

Dead wrong: Thieves strip wheels from hearse at funeral home

'They've got some bad karma coming their way', says fuming funeral director.

Sunshine at last for cloud-stricken Auckland

School's back, and so is the sunshine.

Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told

The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.

Six arrests after pro-rail protesters block highway for third time this week

The group have staged three motorway protests in Wellington this week.

Kiwi pet anaesthesia mask inventor makes global Dyson Award shortlist

Massey University graduates make it on to a global engineering award shortlist.

5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand

More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.

'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates

Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.

Former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau elected as mayor of Wellington

She is the city's first Māori mayor and says Wellington has reached a new era.

'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homes

Two of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.

Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case

The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 October, 2022

Landmark decision for Peter Ellis' appeal, the cold blast has passed, dozens killed in Thai daycare massacre, six charged over Indonesia soccer stampede and concussed Kiwis face ACC delays in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners

New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.

'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island

The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.

Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home

The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.

Police dismantle major stolen property ring and thousands in goods

Police have arrested two men and one woman who they believe are key players in the ring.