Leaked email: Call to dump 1 million litres of waste sludge into Cook Strait each day
Covid-19 fallout: Wellington's sludge trucking operations costs $680,000 per week.
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Kiwi sailors stuck in Spanish port to brave 'survival trip' across globe
Two men are stranded on their yacht in the Canary Islands under the eye of local police.
Arrest warrant issued: Korean diplomat charged with indecent assault
South Korean diplomat left New Zealand after allegations of indecent assault.
Arrogant or unintentional: David Clark's slip-up
Riders, cyclists, docs torn over Health Minister David Clark's flouting of lockdown rules.
Revealed: The cost of a zero rates increase for Wellington
Millions in debt funding would be needed and a massive rates hike the following year.
Porirua City Council sets up helpline
Porirua City Council has set up a helpline for vulnerable residents.
A fifth of central NZ businesses have no contingency plan
'It's frightening, in some ways you'd say is it a bit Kiwi? You know, she'll be right?'
Quarantine diaries: Week two, how others are isolating
The Herald takes a look at how others are handling the lockdown.
Covid-19: Students want university fee rebate
'Not what I paid for'- Students can't access labs, equipment, or technology for courses.
Wellington City Council faces $70m fiscal shortfall
Council will have to borrow significantly and look at service cuts to avoid rates hikes.
Coronavirus: 'Testing woefully inadequate' as criteria widened
More people can get tested under new criteria, but doctor says it's still not enough.
Chief High Court Judge steps down
Wellington-based Justice Susan Thomas will take over the leadership role in late May.
Wellington City Council to meet over massive budget hole
Council's revenue is drying up, while residents and businesses are crying out for help.
Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases
Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Covid-19: Groups not respecting distancing rules could see Oriental Parade, Mt Vic lookout close
Concern Wellingtonians flocking to the city's recreation hotspots pose lockdown risk.
Car crashes into Wellington home causing gas leak
Driver has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
First domestic flight for Kiwis quarantined in Auckland
Almost 60 passengers finally make their way to Wellington and Christchurch.
Over 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch Hospital
The MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.
Campaign slammed: 'We need information not pretty pictures'
Campaign amid Covid-19 a 'wasted opportunity' leaving city councillors embarrassed.
New self-contained units for Wellington's homeless
New facility for rough sleepers during Covid-19, demand on soup kitchen doubles.
Watch: Adorable footage shows what zoo animals get up to on lockdown
The tigers, chimps and otters seem to have noticed the lack of human visitors.
Locks donated to Wellington hospital after bike thefts
Super-strength locks for healthcare workers on the front line of the Covid-19 crisis.
Teen supermarket worker's mum shares his garage decontamination station
Adam Lefrancke sends a text to his mum on his way home. She prepares the washing machine.
Coronavirus: First Covid-19 death a 'big shock', says mayor
The death has brought home the seriousness of this virus, Tania Gibson says.
Gym member tests positive for virus
Gym member who attended a class in Wellington on March 17 tests positive for coronavirus.
'Incredible, this is saving lives': Kiwi 3D printer owners' face mask lifeline
3D printer owners have answered the call for 8000 plastic face masks.
Predator Free silver lining: Rats will come to you in lockdown
Rats will seek shelter in the cooler months- perfect for backyard trapping in lockdown.
Covid-19: Clusters popping up around NZ - what does it mean?
Auckland school, cow conference, wedding all suspected clusters.
DJ in the clear after Wellington wedding coronavirus cluster
Wedding held at Wellington's Boomrock Lodge one of several clusters being investigated.
Quarantine diaries day one - how others are isolating
How are these groups feeling on day one of the official lockdown?
Stay at home: Two water rescues in Wellington in past week
Harbourmaster warns boaties- 'No matter how nice the weather is, don't be tempted'.
Coronavirus: New grads bring police up to 10,000
The patron of the wing is Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health.
Lower Hutt murderer Nika Abraham refused parole
Killer, who has been denied parole a number of times, 'remains an undue risk'.