Wellington news

Editorial: Dangerous drivers have no place on our roads

OPINION: Many aggressive motorists prowl the country's roads.

One seriously injured in SH2 crash near Upper Hutt, major delays expected

Emergency services were called to the crash about 6.35pm.

Minimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winners

It doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.

He was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrong

OPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.

Heavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowds

Up to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.

December whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strike

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dump

The Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.