New ZealandLoafers Lodge highlights safety concerns in 25 other Wellington buildingsMayor Tory Whanau will lobby the Government to enforce sprinklers.29 May 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAmputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.27 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandEvery seat taken as Wellington farewells Mike the JugglerMike Wahrlich died in the Loafers Lodge fire.25 May 11:26 PM
New ZealandFourth and fifth victims of deadly Loafers Lodge fire named: ‘We will really miss you’A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.25 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandMeningococcal warning to Wellington after patient diesPeople are urged to get up to date with their vaccinations.25 May 02:37 AM
New ZealandEducation: Why a Bachelor of Arts degree is a priority not a punchlineOpinion: Humanities and arts are often looked down on - but they've never been so crucial.25 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandShocked and proud: Artist wins $20,000 portraiture prizeArtist Stevei Houkāmau was inspired while visiting a Native American reservation.24 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandWellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victimLawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.24 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Developer says building regulations are tough enoughIan Cassels says it's difficult to allow for unusual or extreme circumstances.24 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandHundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficitThe university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.23 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Mayoral Fund paying for dentures, flights and 'everything that was lost'City Missioner Murray Edridge said the money is making a huge difference.23 May 10:20 PM
New ZealandWellington fire: Wellingtonians invited to farewell Mike the JugglerAn open funeral will be held for Mike Wahrlich on Friday.23 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Capital Letter: Loafers Lodge fire exposes shameful realityWhere do we think our transient community sleeps? Somewhere secure, clean, warm, and dry?23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington fire: Police identify three victims, release namesThe three men were all in their 60s and one was known for his juggling.23 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandMultiple investigations under way into beleagured Shiling cargo shipSingaporean authorities are sending an investigator to Wellington.23 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandWhy do people commit arson? Expert answersNot every arsonist wants to hurt people, university researcher Dr Nichola Tyler says.23 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandTroubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after maydayThe vessel could be seen near the entrance to the harbour this morning.22 May 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Special and iconic': Mike the Juggler killed in Loafers Lodge fireTributes pour in for "always smiling" Wellington character killed in blaze.22 May 10:01 PM
New Zealand'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attackThe victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s bus driver shortage almost halvedAT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.22 May 06:09 AM
New ZealandPolice to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the weekAbout 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.22 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandNo fireworks for Wellington Matariki celebrations - but plenty more to enjoyThe firework-free ceremony is being celebrated by Wellington City councillors.22 May 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'22 May 01:50 AM
New ZealandWatch: Countdown investigating after driver caught on camera running red lightThe driver received 'instant karma' for the dangerous manoeuvre.22 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandLoafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident saysThe night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.21 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandShiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyageThe vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.21 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington busThe windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.21 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandTimeline of a tragedy: Wellington fire in picturesWhen fire first broke out, nobody could imagine the horror that would unfold.20 May 08:14 AM
New Zealand'No level of safety': Fire Service advised against Loafers Lodge building consentMeanwhile, police have confirmed a fifth body has been recovered from the scene.20 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm four bodies removed from Loafers Lodge, one still insideThe Coroner has started working to identify those who have died.19 May 03:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in Tawa after home invasion, 'shots fired'The incident occurred last night.18 May 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Monstrous' - Wellington man filmed child in shower for chatroom users jailedNigel Adams admitted what he'd done and told police it was "disgusting and illegal".18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Could that be us?': Probe into buildings similar to Loafers LodgeThe city council says it will provide information as soon as it can.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHostel fire: Hearse arrives as police recover two bodiesThe probe into the suspected arson is in its third day, total deaths remain unconfirmed.18 May 04:45 AM
