Costs rise again for Kāpiti's proposed Te Uruhi facility
Additional Kāpiti Coast District Council meeting to decide fate of controversial project.
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Student to lose locks for charity fundraiser
Kāpiti College student Ella Mullane will be shaving her head next month.
Staff member seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry at Wellington wharf
Multiple emergency services have raced to the unfolding incident.
Focus: Man seriously injured by truck on Bluebridge ferry
One person is in a serious condition following an incident on the Straitsman ferry's main vehicle deck. Video / NZ Herald
Locals 'terrified' as looters go unchecked in Hawke's Bay
Locals say looting rife in Hawke's Bay since cyclone rendered many homes unliveable.
Two dead in crash on SH47, Tongariro
Two people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.
‘You’re making my head hurt’: Parliament debates Three Waters entrenchment
MPs delved into the Three Waters entrenchment scandal in Parliament this week.
Wellington’s convention centre Tākina $5.75m over budget
The new building is still on track to open in mid-2023.
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Endless potential for development of Wellington’s St Gerard's Monastery
The massive building will be listed later today.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
Truckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to move
Truckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
Trust issues: She claims money is missing. Her ex claims he can prove otherwise
Access is required: Ex may have answers but can't get in the door to get them.
Ferry nightmare for passengers as another sailing cancelled
People are having to abandon their cars and fly home, or settle in for the long haul.
Man fights Islamic law order to pay dower to ex-wife
The matter has been dragged through the courts multiple times.
Cash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023
Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Local artist's work revealed at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club
Stunning artwork unveiled at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club.
Boaties treaded water for an hour waiting for rescue
Three of the group were taken to hospital and treated for hypothermia.
More cancellations plague Cook Strait ferries, customers feel ‘abandoned’
There is no room to rebook Interislander passengers, so bookings are being cancelled.
Interislander ferry turns back after medical event on board
The ferry was about to leave the harbour when the incident happened.
Fishing competition raises money for women's centre
A Kāpiti based fishing competition raised more than $15,000 for charity.
Product pitching competition teaches students about business
Paraparaumu College encourages product design with business competition.
Cook Strait ferry woes deepen as new Bluebridge ferry has engine problems
The engine problem is the latest in a string of incidents plaguing Cook Strait ferries.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
‘Pack your s**t up and go’: Employee alleges broadcaster yelled at her, punched desk
Ani O'Brien says she was subect to aggressive behaviour from Plunket.
Local Focus: Farming versus sustainability
Wairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.
Chronic illness doesn’t define Ōtaki woman
For nearly three decades Cathy Tia has lived with chronic illness.
Man claimed tracking ex-wife's car, tampering with wipers was 'friendly gesture'
James Garcia tracked down his ex-wife's car in the middle of the night.
Please donate: How you can help victims of Cyclone Gabrielle - NZ Herald/NZME team up with Red Cross
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Kāpiti College students frustrating long trip home to Paekākāriki
Trains are temporarily being replaced by buses, which is causing issues for some students.
'Gross breach of trust': Former scoutmaster jailed for sex abuse of boys
He was considered a 'father figure' to his victims, the court heard.
Interislander warns of backlog and heavy bookings until March
There is little space available for disrupted passengers.