New ZealandEye in the sky: Helicopter footage shows first cars to drive across completed Transmission GullyHelicopter footage shows Transmission Gully on the morning it opened to traffic.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully: Motorists complain of chipped, cracked windscreens on new motorwayThe road has opened, and police have already ticketed a number of people too.31 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCaught green-handed: Cannabis seedlings found in Parliament rose gardens"We are weeding out the weed," says Speaker Trevor Mallard.31 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 flights cancelled this week due to fog in WellingtonIssues began on Tuesday afternoon.31 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandParliament security increased before possible second protest in WellingtonProtesters not allowed on Parliament grounds while repairs from earlier action under way.30 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandBonus Lotto ticket grants Wellington woman surprise $1m win"I stood there staring at my phone thinking, 'surely that's a winner?'"29 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand'It needs to be increased': Winter Energy Payment not enough to keep Wellington homes warm through winterIt costs $58 a month to heat a child's bedroom – the payment is just $127.28.29 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandAnother occupation? Second Parliament protest threatened to start FridayUnite group says they are 'reasonable Kiwis' and their cause is as important as ever.29 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandFog disrupts flights to capitalTwelve Air New Zealand arrivals had been diverted and 16 departures cancelled.29 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandOpen at last! Ardern cuts ribbon on new-look SH1 highway out of Wellington, Transmission GullyThe new $1.25 billion motorway will open to traffic today.29 Mar 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationWhat was the point? The impact of vaccine mandates in Northland and their purposeCovid-19 modeller explains the need for introducing and removing vaccine mandates.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Why I won't miss the old SH1 when Transmission Gully opensTransmission Gully opens this week, forever changing the way Wellingtonians will travel.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor warns against secret accounts after Twitter embarrassmentA councillor has been accused of running an anonymous social media account.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlights forced to turn around due to fog in WellingtonA heavy fog has formed a blanket over the capital.29 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandTrials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully openSome of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully: Fly through for a test run before it opens this weekTake an interactive flyover of Wellington's new $1.25 billion motorway.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Parking wardens deserve new shoes, don't put the boot inA recent attack on how much Wellington City Council is paying for shoes is mean and petty.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-battered East CoastSettled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recappedIt's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30sChanges ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.25 Mar 12:13 AM
New Zealand'We asked for more': Wellington mayor wanted $6m but got only $200kThe money was to bolster those businesses affected by the Parliament protests.24 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandLifting of Covid-19 restrictions too little too late for CubaDupaThe festival is expected to go ahead in 2023.24 Mar 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFluoride failure explained and the tough questions yet to be answeredAn independent inquiry is under way after fluoride was stopped without residents knowing.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand1900 complaints: Police watchdog launches investigation into Parliament protestsAlmost 1900 complaints have been made about the policing of the protests.24 Mar 03:12 AM
New ZealandHammer-wielding robber targets Paraparaumu jewellery shop"It's like when someone breaks into your house – it's so invasive."24 Mar 12:13 AM
New ZealandGP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZA regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.23 Mar 07:51 PM
New ZealandBuy your own piece of Wellington's central library: Designer chairs up for auctionA total of 12 chairs and seats have already been sold for $9,000.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild Wellington weather causes leak at Premier House, surface flooding outside ParliamentHeavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday.22 Mar 05:13 PM
New ZealandWellington Water board says no conflict of interest in fluoride failure inquiryDoug Martin, founder of MartinJenkins, has been appointed to lead the inquiry.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDaily Covid cases shows Wellington peak, hospitalisations 'fluctuate'Three Covid deaths were announced in the Wellington Region yesterday.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on EnchanterNorthland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation22 Mar 05:43 AM
New ZealandMayor out to lunch while Wellington Water questioned over fluoride failureThe lunch was hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland at Parliament's Banquet Hall.22 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandWoman sought in relation to Upper Hutt assault identifiedA man remains in Wellington Hospital with life-threatening injuries.22 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal details of Upper Hutt assault, victim with life-threatening injuriesThe man has life-threatening injuries following a serious assault on Saturday.21 Mar 01:48 AM
