New ZealandPair use stranger's death notice for fake bail pleaThe pair told the court the deceased was a 'father figure' - they had never met him.20 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandWellington gears up for return of World of WearableArt showThe show has been postponed the last two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.20 Sep 01:35 AM
TravelWhy you can't beat Wellington on a spring dayBotanical garden blooms and tasty new eateries await in the capital this season18 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington mayoral poll a rude awakening for Andy FosterThe capital's mayoral race is a toss-up between Labour MP Paul Eagle and Tory Whanau.17 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandPoll shows Paul Eagle has narrow lead in Wellington mayoral raceFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau is close behind the Labour Rongotai MP.17 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Interislander's 'horror' year: One in five sailings cancelledAfter a challenging time, the fleet will be back to full capacity by summer.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: WellingtonNZ struggling to justify its existenceFormer spending on lavish dinners, oysters and fine wines still haunts the agency.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Weak in the knees': Kiwi opera singer shocked by invitation to Queen's funeralAivale Cole is one of some 20 Kiwis to represent the country.13 Sep 01:14 PM
New ZealandMan poured petrol on girlfriend's ex before setting his car on fireAaron Maclennan sprayed his victim in the face with petrol before setting fire to his car.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandRunaway truck death: Driver suffered brain damage trying to stop vehicleThe driver chased the truck 20-30m as it rolled down the gorge.13 Sep 03:32 AM
EconomyHouse prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandKaikōura tragedy: Fourth victim identified in charter boat incidentFive people died after a boat with 11 on board capsized.12 Sep 07:39 AM
New Zealand'Living nightmare': Faulty handbrake led to runaway truck deathJoji Bilo was killed by a runaway truck on a Wellington worksite in 2019.12 Sep 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Possibly a deliberate act': Two people caught on CCTV running from Mt Vic tunnelThe images were captured after wood dropped onto bus.09 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayoral Debate: Candidate's $40,000 personal investmentWellington Mayoral candidate tells debate she's put $40000 of own money into campaign.08 Sep 07:21 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidates face-offTory Whanau, Andy Foster, and Paul Eagle set to be grilled at business debate tonight.08 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Finlayson launches tirade against Auditor-GeneralHe has likened John Ryan to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.07 Sep 06:15 PM
New ZealandSend your questions to the Wellington mayoral hopefulsThe debate will be livestreamed on the NZ Herald website, from 5.30pm.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash: Passenger says she felt a 'dreaded fear' of being 'engulfed in flames'The accident is believed to have been caused by the bus driver's sleep apnea.07 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang crackdown: Police seize cars, motorbikes and boatThe operation targeted people with outstanding court fines and warrants.06 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Capital snowflakes - from 'Windy Welly' to 'Snowy Welly'Wellingtonians have been greeted by snowy conditions today.05 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandHis daughter was slain by her ex-tutor. He wants staff-student relationships bannedFather of student killed by tutor Clayton Weatherston says change is needed.05 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandFour times the limit: Driver's high breath-alcohol reading disappoints policeWellington police surprised at the results of breath-alcohol testing at the weekend.05 Sep 06:59 AM
BusinessYour Vote 2022: NZ Herald partners with Wellington Chamber of Commerce for mayoral debateIt's one of the most high profile and hotly anticipated mayoral debates in Wellington.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Wellington street closed as FENZ respond to incidentA building has been evacuated.02 Sep 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied paroleCrimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.01 Sep 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeorgina Campbell: Running on a ticket - an antidote to minority mayors?Labour and the Greens are running candidates across Wellington this year.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottleColombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHuge slip blocks lanes in Korokoro, Lower HuttThe slip is one of hundreds to have happened in the region over the past couple of months.01 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor 'hasn't asked' Sir Peter Jackson for campaign cashIn 2019 the famous filmmaker gave Andy Foster $30,000 for his campaign.01 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandAndy Foster distances himself from candidate who claims Covid vaccine is dangerousThe candidate appeared at a meeting for those running on the same ticket as the mayor.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoffee poisoned with drain cleaner, council flat tenant claimsA tenant was paid $500 by landlord Wellington City Council over inaction of complaints.31 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandProtester who punched officer was 'defending his wahine toa'Anthony Woods one of around 120 people arrested on February 10 during Wellington protests.31 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandMinistry wants explanation about contracted fake judge at Parliament protestThe fake judge was linked to an Auckland provider, Transitioning Out Aotearoa.30 Aug 11:28 PM
