New Zealand‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for saleThe popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.16 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Incredible grief': Beloved rugby player, dad and koro's death shatters communityAdam Vardey leaves a hole behind in the community he was deeply involved with.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friendsThe serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandWellington mega-landlord facing violence and firearms chargesMatthew Ryan, who owns more than 200 properties, is facing criminal charges.10 Jun 04:43 AM
New ZealandFourth person charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.08 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Struggling’: Wellington businesses paying $20k more in rates than other citiesSome fear it's driving business away, so why are Wellington's commercial rates so high?08 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandTeen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandRates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaignRay Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandWellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaignFirst-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina BennettKatrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's caseOPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.04 Jun 10:37 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little unveils key public transport policyLittle says it would save commuters hundreds of dollars every year.03 Jun 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMillions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiereDisney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Inside Wellington’s $329m Town Hall project one year from completionThe revamped Town Hall and National Music Centre are set to open to the public in 2027. 03 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandWellington Police warn of spike in card-skimming theftsWellingtonians have lost thousands with 12 cases of skimming reported in the past week.03 Jun 03:27 AM
Travel'Best of both worlds': NZ cities top global sleep tourism rankingsWhat is sleep tourism exactly?02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTerrified dog Zeus prompts owner's support of fireworks sale banA petition to ban the sale of fireworks is being presented to Parliament today.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandSupport offered after public servant's death in WellingtonMultiple Government agencies share an office building where the staff member worked.30 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil knew toddler pool 'likely infected' with crypto but waited to alert publicThe council has defended its response, saying it didn't want to cause undue alarm.29 May 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlord looks to sell Govt offices worth $48.5m, touts one as potential hotelThe company acknowledged there was 'a lot of gossip' around one of the buildings.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her motherTracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.29 May 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Bit scary': Wellington mayoral candidate in court after arrestThe controversial personality was arrested for failing to stop for police.28 May 11:44 PM
New Zealand$40m upgrade for Wellington Hospital ED, more beds addedICU expansion is set for 2027, and the new ED is to be operational by 2029.28 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".27 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandLuxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to SeymourThe Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.27 May 10:38 PM
New Zealand‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's deathRyan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on councilA leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".26 May 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flightBumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.26 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrain station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston PetersThe man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.21 May 11:01 PM
