New ZealandSevere earthquakes strikeThe severe earthquake which rocked NZ this afternoon sent workers in Wellington running into the streets as the ground shook and buildings swayed from side to side.16 Aug 08:10 AM
New Zealand'It's a lot worse than last time'Marlborough and Wellington residents tell their stories of today's earthquake and its aftermath.16 Aug 07:11 AM
BDBDBusinessNZX reopens, dollar down after quakeThe New Zealand dollar dropped almost half a US cent and the NZX suspended trading after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Wellington.16 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandEarthquake: As it happenedClick here for the latest updates on the earthquakes shaking the Wellington region this afternoon.16 Aug 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Ferocious gander' spooks meter readerA power company employee refused to enter a property to read the meter because he feared being attacked by the homeowner's "ferocious gander".05 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandStrong magnitude 4.9 jolt near SeddonA series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.01 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquakes jolt countryA shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.01 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandQuake damage forces residents outResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.26 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHundreds of claims after Wgtn quakeMore than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.23 Jul 08:02 AM
RoyalsNZ marks birth: 21-gun saluteNew Zealand was one of the first Commonwealth countries to mark the birth of the Royal baby today with a 21-gun salute.23 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandWellington quake: 35 buildings damagedWellington's mayor is hopeful it will be business as normal tomorrow despite 35 buildings in the CBD found to have been externally damaged by yesterday's severe earthquake.22 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandExtra seismic instruments deployed in MarlboroughScientists are deploying extra seismic instruments in Marlborough to enable more accurate measurement of the aftershocks off the coast of Seddon.22 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandLivestream: Wellington earthquake media conferenceLivestream of the media conference following the Wellington earthquake.22 Jul 02:25 AM
New ZealandWellington earthquake: Rail services resumeWellington rail services have resumed following inspections for earthquake-related damage.22 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandPM: We can afford new quake damagePrime Minister says he's yet to get a briefing on how much yesterday's quake might have cost, but, in principle, the country can afford another big one.21 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandCouple died in suicide pact - coronerA prominent Kapiti couple died in a suicide pact after the husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, a coroner has found.24 Jun 01:12 AM
TravelWellington: Capital take on burgers and beerWellington's food festival is a treat for the palate. Don Kavanagh reports.16 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe capital of cool eventsDanielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.18 May 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Death bed confession from capitalDr John Key has blurted out loud what we've long suspected, Wellington is a terminal case, writes Brian Rudman. Incurable. "We don't know how to turn it around."09 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBlood-licking killer gets lifeA young killer who stabbed a Lower Hutt father of two has been sentenced to life imprisonment, and must serve a minimum of 10 years.02 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWellington rain brings slips and flooding Heavy rain resulted in dozens of callouts to slips and flooding around homes in Wellington overnight. <strong><i>* Have you been affected by Wellington's weather? Send us your photos <a href="mailto:online-editor@nzherald.co.nz">here</a>.</i></strong>01 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandBlood-licking killer found guiltyA killer who licked blood from a knife after stabbing a young father of two in the chest could be sentenced for murder as early as this week.30 Apr 09:46 PM
