Innocent motorists ‘shaken’ after highway carjacking
One of the victims is being treated for head wounds.
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Driver shortage hits Wellington’s rubbish and recyling collections
Contractor EnviroWaste is down 13 drivers due to resignations and sickness.
‘Incredibly shaken’: Wellington man beaten in carjacking
'He came in through the back of the car and started bashing me.'
Lifeguard reflects on season, emphasises key safety messages
The Paekakariki Surf Life Saving Club has had another good season.
Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
The man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.
Police arrest 12 people, work to return 5000 stolen items after burglary ring busted
More than 5000 items have been recovered.
'Amazing experience': Ardern poses for selfie on post-resignation beach walk
After handing over the reins, Jacinda Ardern headed to the beach for a quiet walk.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
Wellington budgeting service ‘running out of options’ as cost of living crisis bites
Rising costs are wiping out people's ability to save for emergencies.
Budget blowout for Eastbourne coastal path: Ratepayer bill triples
The project is now expected to cost at least $48 million- and counting.
Back to school: Are extra-curricular activities worth the cost and hassle?
How can families pick the best extra-curricular activity for children?
Body found near Kāpiti Island
A member of the public, who was fishing in the area, saw a body this morning.
Child pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescue
The child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.
New book celebrates older entrepreneurs
What makes people change tack and start their own business later in life?
Crown spends $80m on properties in path of new motorway
It’s one of the largest property acquisitions Waka Kotahi NZTA has undertaken.
Back to school: How to make lunches your kids will eat
A Tawa mum-of-four says the days of a $20 budget for lunch are well and truly over.
'The most difficult decision to make': Wellington staple book store Vic Books announces closure
The business has been running for almost 50 years.
Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
Transgender actress excited about new Shortland Street role
Kāpiti-raised Te Awarangi Puna joins Shortland Street cast.
Taps run dry: Wellington bar out of CO2 reserves
Wellington bar manager says he's been forced to stop serving tap beer.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Robertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new job
He was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out
Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.
Man arrested after spate of daytime burglaries
Police say the 32-year-old stole jewellery, game consoles and laptops.
Live: Senior Minister out of the running; Labour contenders quizzed on PM aspirations
Newstalk ZB understands Woods won't be throwing her hat in the ring.
'Tinged with sadness': Ardern has no regrets day on from resignation
Ardern said today she had 'slept well for the first time in a long time'.
Weekday ferry service in Wellington canned
Parents of some Scots College students are disappointed.
Another iconic Wellington business set to close up shop this summer
The boutique is the latest to move on from Wellington's retail scene.