Focus: Loafers Lodge Fire claims several lives
A fire at the Loafers Lodge in Wellington has claimed the lives of several residents and displaced over 50. Video / NZ Herald
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Poster proposition: Hearing into alleged police privacy breach continues
Day two of a tribunal hearing into an alleged privacy breach.
Why Loafers Lodge didn't have sprinklers - and firefighter fears over ageing trucks
Wellington's busiest fire truck was off-duty for 58 hours before the lethal Newtown blaze.
‘We’re all battling': Owner of Wellington hostel building speaks
Gregory Mein is 'in the dark' about what might have caused today's deadly blaze.
'Huge number of questions': Police to enter fire-ravaged hostel building tomorrow morning
11 people are still missing, 52 people rescued from the building on Adelaide Rd.
Wellington fire: How you can help
Where you can make donations to help those affected by the deadly fire.
'Worst nightmare': Up to 10 people dead in Wellington hostel fire, no sprinklers
Fifty-two people were rescued from the building on Adelaide Street.
Focus: Luxon & Willis speak to media at Wellington Hostel fire
National Party leader Christopher Luxon and deputy leader Nicola Willis speak at the scene of the tragic Wellington Hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark Mitchell
Wellington locals told 'no cause for alarm' over asbestos following deadly fire
Authorities say there is a potential asbestos risk with the fire-damaged building.
Model makers create scale replica of upcoming new Summerset village
The model makers were "really proud to be involved".
Focus: FENZ update on deadly Wellington hostel fire
FENZ Deputy National Commander Brandan Nally gives an update on the Wellington hostel blaze where up to ten people may have died. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: PM Hipkins, Robertson & Mayor Whanau speak at Wellington Hostel fire scene
PM Chris Hipkins, local MP Grant Robertson and Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau speak at the scene of the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Newtown. Video / Mark Mitchell
Several killed in Wellington fire, Gore Mayor to learn his fate & Ruakākā double homicide | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 May, 2023
Multiple people dead after large fire breaks out in Wellington hostel, Gore Mayor Ben Bell to learn his fate in a vote of no confidence and no charges laid yet in Ruakākā double homicide in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Russian launches claim against police after striking out on billboard romance
The man hired seven Wellington billboards asking a local woman on a date.
Palmerston North homicide: Police up patrols amid increased gang presence
Police have been called to reports of gang members congregating on College St.
Starship nurse struck off after risking children’s safety
The nurse also worked at Wellington Hospital.
Troubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday call
It’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.
Watch: Moment 'freaky' Foxton waterspout forms caught on camera
Local woman Katrina Fleming got a surprise with her morning coffee.
Inside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paid
There are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.
Container ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failures
The container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.
Forecourt tragedy: Gas station staff tried to save man found dead in car
Motorist ran into store pleading for help for companion in car.
Newtown death not suspicious, police say
Police initially were treating the death as "unexplained".
Troubled cargo ship Shiling being towed after mayday call
Yesterday's breakdown was the fourth in less than a year.
Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way
No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Court orders pensioner protester to be fitted with ankle bracelet
John Tovey was arrested three times and allegedly breached his bail conditions twice.
Wellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasion
Zhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.
New shared pathway between Peka and Ōtaki impresses early users; and completes final link in off-road puzzle
New shared pathway, which is part of wider experience, set to appeal to many.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Cheerleaders raise funds to take to the air
Kāpiti's Big Air Rebels have the chance to compete in Brisbane.
New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third
An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.
Can AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlist
The artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.