PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettesOne illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.26 Oct 10:00 PM
Wellington'Significant storm': Severe weather watches upgraded to warningsThe National Crisis Management Centre has been called into the Beehive to prepare.26 Oct 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.25 Oct 08:00 PM
WellingtonLife-changing cystic fibrosis drug added to funding priority list for young kids'It's the best possible outcome,' said Cystic Fibrosis NZ chief executive Lisa Burns.23 Oct 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he would 'welcome' reorganisation.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor's court battle ends with apology from disgraced councillorIt is one of two court battles Campbell Barry has faced this year.23 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandWellington GP killed by falling branch in high winds remembered as 'incredibly generous man'Richard Tyler was hit by a branch that had been blown off a tree beside a walking track.23 Oct 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFix-up for $1.25b highway pushed backNZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonGovt unveils $3.8b plan for second Mt Vic tunnel, Wellington roading upgrades Work is expected to start in 2026 after consents are fast-tracked next year.20 Oct 04:51 AM
WellingtonPolice fear for welfare of missing 14-year-old girlRoxanne was last seen in Palmerston North Central on Friday, October 17.20 Oct 12:38 AM
WellingtonRare surgery may give fertility back to Kiwi girls after chemoLeigh Searle is the only doctor in New Zealand performing the surgery.19 Oct 07:25 PM
Wellington‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodusHayley Horan joins the chamber after a year of leadership and financial strain.17 Oct 02:19 AM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM
WellingtonFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful wins case over police pursuitCharge against Graham Bloxham dismissed as police could not provide firm evidence.16 Oct 03:33 AM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsNgāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscationThe iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike ScottWatch16 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wageCars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.14 Oct 10:46 PM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandStaff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.13 Oct 10:00 PM
WellingtonHero dog who saved owner from crash receives award decades onNikki the German Shepherd's award is the first of its kind in New Zealand.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsSilly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local electionsDespite their eccentric personas, these hopefuls had limited success this weekend.13 Oct 04:00 AM
WellingtonAndrew Little says Wellington Council has launched review of controversial $116m projectLittle has already got to work and traversed the 'big issues' with Wellington Council CEO.13 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrongOPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.12 Oct 02:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
WellingtonSmall gin makers plot comeback after fight with global giantThe global firm that owns Monster Energy opposed the start-up using the word 'mother'.11 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonWellington mayoralty: Andrew Little has strong early lead, outgoing Tory Whanau fails to secure Māori seatHe said affordable housing and water reform changes are the biggest challenges ahead.11 Oct 04:23 AM
WellingtonTe Papa to cut jobs in restructure amid $13m forecast deficitRising costs and maintenance of buildings have put a strain on the museum's cash reserves.10 Oct 04:44 AM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
WellingtonInfamous Cook Strait ferry to be stripped for scrap metal KiwiRail says the ferry will be recycled at a specialist shipyard in India.09 Oct 10:17 PM
Wellington'Endless amount of offers': Hope for cafe shutting for Sir Peter Jackson project?The owners say they were wrong to blame Jackson and hope to find a new site for the cafe.09 Oct 05:00 AM
Herald NOWGloomy outlook for Wellington businessesGreg Pollock joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to unpack the issues plaguing the capital and what needs to change.Watch08 Oct 06:54 PM
