Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears
Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.
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‘Beyond gutted’: High winds force Six60 to postpone Wellington show
The concert has been rescheduled to Sunday.
Porirua teen inspired by some of the Pacific's greatest Tokelau musicians
Porirua teen Teve Gaualofa, 16, is hoping to release more music in the Tokelauan language.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Passenger rail protesters join select committee while blocking State Highway 1
Members of the protest group, Restore Passenger Rail, had plagued Wellington commuters.
Lotto Powerball: Sleepless night for Wellington couple after $16m win
The couple spent the night talking about all the things they could do with their prize.
Watch: Fire in Wellington high-rise building
Emergency services respond to a fire in a high-rise building in central Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Parliament lockdown avoided after report of gun in nearby car
Police did not find the firearm that almost prompted a Parliament lockdown.
'Absolute tragedy': Robertson defends health funding after boy's death
Sebby Chua's parents were repeatedly told their son was fine not long before he died.
Grieving parents' plea after 4-year-old son dies unexpectedly of tonsillitis complications
Sebby Chua's parents feel let down by two hospitals after their son's sudden death.
Travel Alerts: The return of a favourite Wellington book festival
With readers and writers descending next month, the capital is set to get lit(erary)
Labour weekend road toll: Two killed in crashes in Wellington and Waikato
New Zealand is tracking towards having one of the highest road death tolls in a decade.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Labour weekend traffic: Congestion on Bombay Hills after crash, city clears
Police will be boosting their presence on roads this long weekend.
Wellington rape trial draws to a close
Jury faces the difficult task of trying to resolve very different accounts.
'Borrowed' life buoy returned to Interislander 20 years later
The item was taken from the Arahura in the early 2000s by mystery man 'Dan'.
Watch: 'I've got work to do' - Man's bold action to get round Transmission Gully protesters
They thought they had blocked the road - but forgot one crucial step.
Rape accused called police about online threats
Defendant says he received 'thousands' of abusive and threatening messages.
New photo of hit-and-run van released, police appeal to driver
Police understand the vehicle has after-market mag wheels.
'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court told
Defence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.
Revealed: New Zealand’s most walkable city
Researchers studied 42 urban areas in New Zealand.
Man who killed toddler had bail varied to associate with kids
The toddler was found unresponsive after being in the care of the man the previous day.
Photo of van released in hit-and-run investigation
Police said the van is likely to have damage to its windscreen and left wing mirror.
Watch: Restore Passenger Rail supporters hang banner over tunnel
Restore Passenger Rail supporters climbed to the top of the Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Man pinned between trucks on ferry to be paid $58,000
The victim was squeezing between two trucks when he got caught between them.
Red van sought after hit and run
The van would likely have damage to its front windscreen and left wing mirror.
Dead wrong: Thieves strip wheels from hearse at funeral home
'They've got some bad karma coming their way', says fuming funeral director.
Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told
The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.
Six arrests after pro-rail protesters block highway for third time this week
The group have staged three motorway protests in Wellington this week.
Kiwi pet anaesthesia mask inventor makes global Dyson Award shortlist
Massey University graduates make it on to a global engineering award shortlist.
5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand
More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.
Overseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopen
Foreign buyer interest was strong due to geographic spread: Colliers.
SPCA: Fat pets are 'suffering senselessly'
Owners thought they were showing love to their pets by overfeeding them.