'An environmental disaster': Polystyrene waste scattered across coastline
Residents are furious polystyrene has been scattered across 7km of Wellington's coastline.
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41-gun salute for Prince Philip in Wellington
The gun salute may be able to be heard around the Wellington region.
NZ's water workforce stretched to deliver multibillion-dollar investment
Coming up with the money to fix our woeful pipes is one thing, but who will do the work?
'Lucky to be alive': Driver in shock after load falls off van, crushes windscreen
The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.
'Last exit before doomsday': Thousands march for urgent climate change action
'We want to fight to have our future and it's not being dealt with enough.'
Wellington MPs meet police after rally against sexual violence
This comes after a rally against sexual violence in the capital last week.
'Extremely unusual': Carterton E coli readings baffle experts
There's been an on-off boil water notice since March, after a low-level E coli reading.
'A complete pivot': Newtown Festival returns this weekend
One of Wellington's biggest and most diverse street festivals is set to welcome thousands.
2000 properties on Wellington's recycling blacklist to get clean slate
City councillor says city is too focused on punishing people rather than educating them.
The end of a trusty swing bridge
The 1950s Poads Bridge has been replaced by a wider and more modern structure.
Wellington mayor accused of delaying tactics over mana whenua voting rights
"We shouldn't be asking the community whether we should uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
Students moved 'the minute we found mould': HVHS acting principal
Long-term options at Hutt Valley High could include remote learning on a rostered basis.
Wellington Zoo euthanises two elderly lionesses
The two sisters had been at the zoo since 2002.
Man in court over Peachy Keen alleged assaults
The man appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.
Man taken into custody for disorderly behaviour following reports of assault in Wellington
This came after a post on social media about an alleged assault.
Wellington City Council to investigate car-free central city by 2025
Councillor says the council's vision for the city cannot be dominated by private vehicles.
Wellington short of 50 bus drivers, service cancellations continue
Buses cancelled, union wrangling with operator, moves to pay drivers a living wage.
'Not walking the talk': Hollywood director's enviro-farm turns to dairy cows
The Avatar film director owns more than 1500 hectares of land in South Wairarapa.
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal Wellington bus crash
Police want to speak to anyone on the bus at the time another passenger was killed.
Baby dies in Wellington emergency housing
A baby has died at an emergency housing provider in central Wellington.
'Im dreading winter': More than 800 Wairarapa homes at risk of flooding
The cost to Masterton homeowners could exceed $40 million in the event of a flood.
Transtasman bubble: Wellington welcomes 'vitality' of Aussie travellers
Events will entice Aussies across the ditch to the capital, says Wellington NZ.
Travel envy? How the world reacted to 'exciting' NZ-Aussie travel bubble
NZ has been the world's envy over our Covid status. Now they've reacted to our new bubble.
Audit NZ warns Wellington City Council is risking more burst pipes
The council has received its second qualified opinion from Audit NZ in less than a year.
Man killed in Wellington bus tragedy remembered as one of city's characters
Police have named the man as Andrew Lockwood Waikare, who was also known as "Doc".
Porirua vape shop to install smoke cannons after robbery
Customers inside the shop locked themselves in the bathroom for protection.
Thieves run off with marathon gear
Race gear stolen ahead of Great Forest Marathon at Waitarere Beach this weekend.
SH2 at Lower Hutt now open after serious crash
Police reported one person had suffered serious injuries.
Pāua poachers banned from fishing after repeat offences
A Lower Hutt man and a Napier man were sentenced last week in unrelated cases.
Pedestrian dragged 600 metres under bus in central Wellington
The pedestrian had just stepped off the bus before being hit and killed.
Peachy Keen security guards allegedly spat on and kicked by man also accused of assaulting women
Music festival organisers: 'We never thought something like this would happen.'
Behind the scenes in the National Armoury
The Herald takes a look at what's hidden away in the police armoury in the Hutt.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Police investigate 'significant crash scene' after pedestrian killed by bus
A scene examination has been completed and the crash investigation is ongoing.