New ZealandSnap building closures driven by untested WorkSafe guidanceSeveral high-profile buildings in Wellington have abruptly closed this year alone.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupationThe cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.25 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandChild rapist who caused 'generational trauma' jailedOne of the man's victims was his biological daughter.24 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandWellington breathes sigh of relief as protest dissipatesBrain Tamaki reckons up to 6000 people came to protest. Police think it was about 1500.23 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidates open to amalgamationBusinesses have called for amalgamation in a pre-election report.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington businesses call for amalgamation in pre-election reportBusinesses say the city's leadership has been inward-looking and complacent for too long.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInterislander's Aratere sailings cancelled for urgent repairsThere's an issue with the ventilation system for the engines.22 Aug 01:26 AM
New ZealandLive: Barriers up, roads closed as Wellington prepares for convoyProtest leader Brian Tamaki arrived in the capital yesterday.22 Aug 01:08 AM
New ZealandWellington police investigating two ram raids overnightIt's believed the incidents are connected.21 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandBeloved Frank Kitts playground won't open in time for summerThe commercial building business doing work on it went into liquidation earlier this year.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry suffers propeller 'fault', returns to portIt appeared the ferry's ability to turn had been compromised.20 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandParliament protest: Council staff to work from home, convoy to descend on capitalThe protest convoy may also set up a picket in Picton.18 Aug 11:13 PM
PoliticsHow a $1.8 billion roading plan was put on ice - and then brought back to lifeThe $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully builder giving council 'the run around'The road might be open, but there are still 224 outstanding resource consent tasks.18 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandResearch reveals what lies beneath capital's reclaimed landEngineers now have a better understanding of where future liquefaction might be a problem.17 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEngineering stoush behind Auditor-General library probeMore details revealed about probe into the redevelopment of Wellington's central library.17 Aug 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: It's time we fronted up to Wellington's inconvenient truthsHouses built on fault lines, precarious hillsides, and next to rising seas are a problem.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington region first to set binding emissions reduction targetThe regional council wants to halve net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArchitects take stock of Wellington's risky buildingsWhy earthquake-prone buildings aren't just a headache - and can present an opportunity.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorker describes 'burning' lungs after hospital heater mishapOne worker described 'burning lungs' and says he still feels disorientated months later.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeervana: Mr Whippy and brewery create beer icecreamA pastry stout ice cream with a dipped choc top is set to delight.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe One Where They Visit NZ: Friends star spotted in WellingtonIt's unclear why she is in NZ, and the restaurant she dined in is tight-lipped.13 Aug 11:55 PM
New ZealandMissing man found after being recognised from social mediaBrent Falaniko was reported missing in the Waikanae Beach area on Wednesday.12 Aug 03:18 AM
New ZealandWellington police seek witnesses to violent, unprovoked stabbingThe incident could have been fatal had a passerby not provided emergency first aid.12 Aug 03:17 AM
New ZealandSimon Woolf ditches city council in bid for regional roleHe says there are less party politics at play at Greater Wellington Regional Council.11 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandPolice to monitor mass rally on Parliament, Brian Tamaki faction to run 'people's court'New details have emerged about a Parliamentary mass protest in 12 days' time.11 Aug 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuditor-General probes Wellington central library redevelopmentThe Herald understands former National MP Chris Finlayson has raised concerns.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington regional council doesn't want to supply waterCouncil chairman says it's like managing a Chinese wall.10 Aug 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Human error' behind mayoral candidate's social media bunglePaul Eagle was pictured with the Karori tunnel while calling for a second Mt Vic tunnel.10 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice look for missing man in Waikanae BeachBrent Falaniko, 60, has been missing since yesterday evening.10 Aug 12:01 AM
New ZealandDriver hits fallen tree on Paekākāriki Hill RoadIt is understood Paekākāriki Hill Road is closed as the tree is removed.09 Aug 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTaxpayers in the dark over final cost of Transmission GullyAlmost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIconic Sealion ship sinks in Wellington harbourThe harbourmaster says the ship was not in the best of health.08 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandPart of Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway being ripped up for repairsThe $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.08 Aug 05:00 PM
