WellingtonWellington's deputy mayor censured after calling member of public a 'nonce'The mayor ruled he breached standards by effectively calling someone a paedophile.04 Feb 10:46 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
PremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
Wellington|UpdatedWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museum04 Feb 04:31 AM
Employment‘Not great but better than it looks’ - economists see bright spots in today’s unemployment rise04 Feb 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coachesOPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.03 Feb 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael BurgessAuckland FC hit rare slump as coach faces his biggest test yetAuckland FC had just one win from six games across January.03 Feb 12:40 AM
SportFrom last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berthThe Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.02 Feb 04:01 PM
RacingShock result for punters as girl power rules in Wellington CupA Palmerston North mare completes a remarkable month for her sire Almanzor.31 Jan 10:51 PM
Rugby'Inspiring': Kiwi rugby player walks out of hospital months after serious spinal injuryJoseph Ritchie has defied the odds, seven months after fracturing his spine.31 Jan 07:26 PM
PoliticsGovernment in talks around restoring derelict Chateau TongariroGovt response to a petition to "save" the Chateau confirms demolition is still an option.04 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Government pōwhiriThe official Government pōwhiri from Waitangi held at Te Whare RūnangaWatch04 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis won't get in the way of insurers hiking premiumsOPINION: Homeowners unlikely to see savings from new insurance review.04 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary producedThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.04 Feb 02:59 AM
Friday22°C16°CMainly fine, but a few showers in the morning. Northwesterlies, becoming strong in the morning.
Saturday22°C13°CA few showers, mainly in the morning. Northwesterlies, turning southeasterly in the morning.
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the seaMultiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
OpinionMitchell HagemanI’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrongIt turns out we should be looking to our grandparents for tips to survive festival season.03 Feb 11:30 PM
WellingtonCouncil issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.03 Feb 08:45 PM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
WellingtonAustralian brand under fire for 'cultural appropriation' had earlier claimed to be Māori-ownedAustralian activewear brand AROHA has faced criticism around “cultural appropriation". 03 Feb 07:00 PM
Business‘Dying is hard to do’: Cancer sufferer says KiwiSaver withdrawal bar too highSome terminal patients are refused early access if death is not imminent.03 Feb 06:57 PM
Wellington'Not a nice-to-have': Teacher aides struggling with job insecurityOnly 10% of teacher aides in New Zealand work full-time.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonPeriod product charity founder ‘heartbroken’ after finding donations listed for sale online'This is what makes it so hard for people on the internet to trust other people.'03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Big changes are coming to KiwiSaver. Here’s what they mean for you OPINION: What the changes mean for the average salary earner and for teens.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelHow to ace a Europe summer with kids and without the crowdsCheck out these three family-friendly spots off the beaten track. 03 Feb 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks job no longer attracts all our best coachesOPINION: Historical distrust of NZ Rugby has put off top contenders like Joe Schmidt.03 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandMore than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fogThick fog has forced the cancellation of 48 flights at Wellington Airport.03 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
