New ZealandWatchdog backs council's handling of 'poor behaviour'Councillor Chris Milne told the Herald there were 'a lot of holes in the process'.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel leak closes police stationThe building has to be cleaned and ventilated.22 Sep 08:09 PM
New Zealand'A bit of rumble, then boom': Tens of thousands report feeling 5.8 quakeOne resident said it was "a good shake".22 Sep 04:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeal of disapproval: New expressway opening 'uncomfortably close' to XmasDocuments reveal almost 13,000 tonnes of asphalt is faulty on Peka Peka to Ōtaki motorway.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair use stranger's death notice for fake bail pleaThe pair told the court the deceased was a 'father figure' - they had never met him.20 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandWellington gears up for return of World of WearableArt showThe show has been postponed the last two years due to Covid-19 restrictions.20 Sep 01:35 AM
TravelWhy you can't beat Wellington on a spring dayBotanical garden blooms and tasty new eateries await in the capital this season18 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWellington mayoral poll a rude awakening for Andy FosterThe capital's mayoral race is a toss-up between Labour MP Paul Eagle and Tory Whanau.17 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandPoll shows Paul Eagle has narrow lead in Wellington mayoral raceFormer Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau is close behind the Labour Rongotai MP.17 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Interislander's 'horror' year: One in five sailings cancelledAfter a challenging time, the fleet will be back to full capacity by summer.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner needed surgery after boiled water attackThe hot water dispenser was faulty, so dispensed water at 90C instead of 70C.16 Sep 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Blood everywhere': Bar keeps serving drinks as stabbed patron nearly bleeds outHe lost three litres of blood while bar staff continued serving patrons.15 Sep 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellComment: WellingtonNZ struggling to justify its existenceFormer spending on lavish dinners, oysters and fine wines still haunts the agency.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRunaway truck death: Driver suffered brain damage trying to stop vehicleThe driver chased the truck 20-30m as it rolled down the gorge.13 Sep 03:32 AM
New Zealand'Living nightmare': Faulty handbrake led to runaway truck deathJoji Bilo was killed by a runaway truck on a Wellington worksite in 2019.12 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandMillions spent clearing huge slip in Pukerua BayThe slip would have crippled the capital if it happened earlier in the year.12 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandRare sighting of bird excites enthusiastsThe Australasian Bittern hasn't been spotted in the area for decades.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayoral candidates face-offTory Whanau, Andy Foster, and Paul Eagle set to be grilled at business debate tonight.08 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandMayor vows to tackle street racing if re-electedLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry would introduce a new, anti-cruising bylaw.08 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandUnlucky swan causes power outage for 1500145 customers remain affected by the Hutt Valley outage.07 Sep 11:01 PM
New ZealandElder care facility to stay open after dealSevere staff shortages in the aged care sector were behind the issues the home faced.07 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Finlayson launches tirade against Auditor-GeneralHe has likened John Ryan to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.07 Sep 06:15 PM
New ZealandGang crackdown: Police seize cars, motorbikes and boatThe operation targeted people with outstanding court fines and warrants.06 Sep 03:11 AM
BusinessFirst not-for-profit electricity company powers upPilot has been running with around 80 'friends and family' customers since May.04 Sep 05:48 PM
BusinessYour Vote 2022: NZ Herald partners with Wellington Chamber of Commerce for mayoral debateIt's one of the most high profile and hotly anticipated mayoral debates in Wellington.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies following train incident in KapitiThe incident occurred near MacKays Crossing at Whareroa Rd, Paekakariki.02 Sep 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeorgina Campbell: Running on a ticket - an antidote to minority mayors?Labour and the Greens are running candidates across Wellington this year.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Revenge': Colombian man lunged at victim with broken bottleColombian man Carlos Paz Diaz took revenge on a man he claimed had hospitalised him.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHuge slip blocks lanes in Korokoro, Lower HuttThe slip is one of hundreds to have happened in the region over the past couple of months.01 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor 'hasn't asked' Sir Peter Jackson for campaign cashIn 2019 the famous filmmaker gave Andy Foster $30,000 for his campaign.01 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after 'nasty' crash leaves four injured, one criticalA serious multi-vehicle crash on SH1 Ōtaki is causing major delays early this morning.31 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandAndy Foster distances himself from candidate who claims Covid vaccine is dangerousThe candidate appeared at a meeting for those running on the same ticket as the mayor.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry wants explanation about contracted fake judge at Parliament protestThe fake judge was linked to an Auckland provider, Transitioning Out Aotearoa.30 Aug 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellThe case for councillors, mayors, and their kingdomsCandidates and voters need to untangle themselves from a vicious cycle.30 Aug 05:00 PM
