Latest from Wellington

Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ

Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi could be heading home after ‘long and arduous journey’

Discussions around the return of the Treaty documents to the North are ongoing.

Political plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine range

The wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.

Ministry of Māori Development told to find millions more in cost savings, 38 jobs to go

Te Puni Kōkiri has been tasked with finding $34.6m in savings ahead of the Budget.

Attempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secret

Student hatched chilling plan to kill his ex's new boyfriend.

Petone or Pito-one? Name change proposal considered today

Today's ruling will decide whether the public gets consulted on the idea or not.

Public transport subsidies are ending. Here’s how much fares will rise

How much more you pay will depend on where you live.

Political Roundup: Why Tory Whanau has the lowest approval rating in the country

OPINION: Whanau’s policies and priorities are at the centre of her problems.

Woman accused of killing 79-year-old Wellington woman charged with fraud

The matter will be heard alongside the murder charge at the High Court next month.

Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had

His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.

After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs

Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.

Wild Wellington wind cancels flights, 109km/h gust recorded

MetService says winds are forecast to remain strong but become much less gusty tonight.

Anti-war protesters turn Wellington's Bucket Fountain red

Posters have also been stuck around its perimeter.

Anzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy Kiro

OPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."

Opinion: Devastating blow for apartment owners hidden in Govt announcement

Earthquake-prone apartment owners had every right to rely on a now-cancelled loan scheme.

Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli

'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'

'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumours

A candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.

'Flabbergasted': Stolen swipe card reappears in Antarctica 13 years on

A missing swipe card from Wellington has gone on a heck of a journey.