Latest from Wellington

Dad's free-diving death prompts warnings for middle-aged divers to get medical checks

Iakopo Sagote's friends saw him struggling and dragged him to shore but couldn't save him.

'Heavy heart': The reason an iconic Wellington nightclub is closing

The central Wellington bar and nightclub announced it will be closing on May 30.

Chelsea Women to face Auckland FC Invitational XI in Eden Park showcase

Former Football Ferns goalkeeper Jenny Bindon will coach the Invitational XI.

20 years of Soulstice: How crayfish and sunshine helped Shapeshifter write the classic Kiwi album

'We’re still learning how to make music together,' says frontman P Digsss.

Fourth measles case confirmed in Wellington as health officials warn of spread

Health experts warn measles is now likely circulating in the Wellington community.

Possible fuel purchase limits under most extreme alert level phase not yet known

The Government is stressing it is unlikely the country will move to phase four.

Tory Whanau testifies to Waitangi Tribunal: Racism, sexism, abuse drove me out of NZ

The former Wellington Mayor told of an environment of "sustained harm for wāhine Māori".

End of an era for popular Wellington nightclub as yet another CBD late-night haunt shutters

The popular nightclub is 'opening its doors for the last time' on May 30.

'Necessary illustration of dimwits': Lawyer slams standards committee over puberty blockers ruling

Six complaints were laid about the 3-page letter that was sent to 20 healthcare workers.

Rotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'

The portraits will tour New Zealand galleries.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates

Councils have three months to decide who they join and how it will work.

Elite education: Tuition fees at every senior private school and how much they've jumped

The Herald has analysed fees at every senior NZ private school so you can compare.

Soil-first farmer grows thriving Bay bananas on just 5.5ha

Now semi-retired, Brett Petersen happily gives away the bananas he grows.

Paul or Paul? Who deserves credit for landmark anti-stalking law

Stalking has become a crime but there has been confusion about who drove the change.

A cardboard comedy club and 3am kebabs: Joel Vinsen's favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Moorby scores four as Hurricanes blow past Moana Pasifika

The win puts the Hurricanes on top of the table with a five-point buffer.