Lower Hutt mental health unit 'pretty degrading' - Ombudsman
Soiled carpets and walls covered in graffiti were found during an impromptu visit.
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Wellington nurses join national strike
'Conditions' and 'pay' cited as reasons for today's industrial action.
Opinion: Putting money in a budget line won't fix a water pipe
Up to $185b is needed for the country's pipes but the workforce is already under pressure.
Wellington Jazz Festival welcomes more than 300 artists, over 100 shows
A celebration of jazz music takes over the capital for the next five days.
International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
Mould at school went undetected by Education Ministry
It has been found more testing should have been done at Lower Hutt school.
Queen's Birthday Honours List: Pioneer of contemporary dance recognised
"I'm very honoured the recognition is for both the performing arts and the community."
Man caught drink-driving twice in one night - police blitz nabs hundreds
Police catching "unfortunate" numbers of drink-drivers in blitzes around the country.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
'Ladder acted like a guillotine': Chef Martin Bosley's fight to save his foot
Four terrible months followed the celebrity chef's freak gardening accident.
Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Former RNZ Concert worker calling for inquiry after alleged sexual harassment
The woman says the man who slapped her bottom at work faced no consequences.
Mystery wedding photos solved: Meet the bride, 54 years on
Janise Street was "absolutely flabbergasted" to hear her wedding photos were in the media.
Building activity hits record levels but Covid still causing delays
Building activity rose 3.7% in the first quarter, the biggest quarterly rise in two years.
Fireworks to cap off Wellington's Matariki celebrations
Wellington City Council has released the plans for Matariki this year.
Stranger danger: Two incidents near Waikanae schools
Two Waikanae school communities are on alert after strangers approach children.
Pike River: Families launch legal challenge on decision not to re-enter mine
Families filed a judicial review in Wellington today.
Jervois Quay closure: 'Add a good hour to your trips'
Wellington City Council is asking people to use alternative transport this weekend.
'Predatory': Napier Port's play for CentrePort's container operations
The Herald has obtained a copy of the letter Napier Port's CE sent to Wellington.
Bloomfield confident returning Kiwis will not pose infection threat
Measures to screen returning Kiwis should be enough to keep Covid out, says health boss.
Wedding day mystery: Who are happy couple in the photos?
Photographer's son wants to reunite gorgeous couple with snaps of their special day.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Exhausted kayaker crossing Cook Strait saved by smoke flare
Interislander ferry turned back to help.
Vehicle-related thefts on the rise in the wider Wellington region
Police are urging the public to take more care of their property after a spike in thefts.
Capital's Jervois Quay closes for stormwater pipe fix
People in the Capital are being urged to take alternative transport over the weekend.
Wellington's Next Top Mould-el: Competition launched to find worst flat
An advocacy group gives out cash prizes to renters of the Capital's worst flat
Wellington cricket club in high spirits after Devon Conway makes history
Pals of the debutant pulled an all-nighter to watch the thrilling test century.
Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized
Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.
Wellington mayor says council's social housing arm is 'bleeding to death'
Wellington City Council goes back to the Government for access to critical subsidy.
Three waters reform: Services could be amalgamated into 1-4 entities
Up to $185b will be needed for pipes across the country over the next 30 years.
Victoria University building partially closed today after fire
Fire crews were alerted to the blaze early this morning.
'Humans are disgusting': Shag dies after ingesting vape pen
It's understood the bird could have suffered 'serious metal and nicotine poisoning'.
SH1 reopens after double fatality crash at Manakau, south of Levin
A two-vehicle crash occurred between Whakahoro Rd and Kuku East Rd about 5.35am.
$16m bill for Wellington's Kate Sheppard apartment earthquake repairs
The 10-level building is opposite Parliament and has been covered in wrapping for months.