Latest from Wellington

Brad Flutey claims no legislation to support mandatory mask wearing in public facilities

Flutey elects judge-alone trial to defend charges laid after a scuffle with police

Woman claims she sat in urine-soaked clothes for six hours in Wellington ED

Her catheter broke and she was told no one had the time to change her.

Horses and cats top threat to firefighters in animal rescues

The humble house cat causes the second most injuries on animal callouts.

The Kiwi who caught Prince Harry's attention by promising not to kiss him

Elizabeth Garlick has claimed the title 'Duchess of Wellington'.

MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand

The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.

'Our message-in-a-bottle moment': Violent extremism research centre opens

He Whenua Taurikura is a result of the resolve after the 2019 Chch mosque shootings.

Digger ram raid: Arrest made after petrol station smashed into

The man will appear in court next Thursday.

Wellington to light Queen's Platinum Jubilee beacon

The event will be livestreamed.

Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison

Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.

Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full

Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.

Inquiry into Wellington's fluoride failure delayed

Some key interviews with external parties are yet to be completed.

Wellington firm frustrated no chance to bid for Auckland's electric ferries

The Government has granted $27 million to build two new electric ferries in Auckland.

Hit-and-run survivor returns to finish race across US - with surgeons who saved him

Five years on from the hit and run, Nick Ashill is returning to finish his ultra marathon.

Budget blowout: Wellington Town Hall quake strengthening project to cost $182m

It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.

Another Wellington cafe closes its doors due to Covid-19

"We could not sustain the damage any longer."

Wellington mayor slammed for overseas trip before elections

The trip is planned for July to the capital's sister city, Canberra.

Police issue trespass notice to Mahanga Bay occupiers

Police expect occupiers to make plans to leave Mahanga Bay in coming days.

Warning waves could reach 6 metres high in Wellington tonight

Wellington City Council has a truckload of sandbags for distribution to residents.