'Hypocrisy': Environment Ministry boss flies to Wellington once a week
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.
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Every seat taken as Wellington farewells Mike the Juggler
Mike Wahrlich died in the Loafers Lodge fire.
Fourth and fifth victims of deadly Loafers Lodge fire named: ‘We will really miss you’
A 48-year-old man has been charged with two counts of arson in relation to the fire.
Meningococcal warning to Wellington after patient dies
People are urged to get up to date with their vaccinations.
Education: Why a Bachelor of Arts degree is a priority not a punchline
Opinion: Humanities and arts are often looked down on - but they've never been so crucial.
‘Cup final mentality’: Month of ‘must win’ matches facing Napier City Rovers
Huge four weeks facing the football club as they eye a National League spot.
Shocked and proud: Artist wins $20,000 portraiture prize
Artist Stevei Houkāmau was inspired while visiting a Native American reservation.
Comedy Festival reviews: Melanie Bracewell, Frankie McNair and more
Check back for our reviews from the Herald team throughout the festival.
Wellington lawyers mourn 'kind' hostel fire victim
Lawyers remember Melvin Parun as an 'eccentric' and 'kind' man.
Loafers Lodge fire: Developer says building regulations are tough enough
Ian Cassels says it's difficult to allow for unusual or extreme circumstances.
Hundreds of jobs facing the chop at Victoria University over forecast deficit
The university is forecasting a deficit of $33 million.
Loafers Lodge fire: Mayoral Fund paying for dentures, flights and 'everything that was lost'
City Missioner Murray Edridge said the money is making a huge difference.
Wellington fire: Wellingtonians invited to farewell Mike the Juggler
An open funeral will be held for Mike Wahrlich on Friday.
A Capital Letter: Loafers Lodge fire exposes shameful reality
Where do we think our transient community sleeps? Somewhere secure, clean, warm, and dry?
Wellington fire: Police identify three victims, release names
The three men were all in their 60s and one was known for his juggling.
MV Shiling successfully towed back to Wellington
Cargo ship, MV Shiling was successfully towed back to Wellington this morning after coming into trouble while in Tasman Bay earlier this month. Video / Mark Mitchell
Multiple investigations under way into beleagured Shiling cargo ship
Singaporean authorities are sending an investigator to Wellington.
Why do people commit arson? Expert answers
Not every arsonist wants to hurt people, university researcher Dr Nichola Tyler says.
Troubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after mayday
The MV Shiling cargo ship stuck in Wellington Harbour has successfully been brought into a Wellington Port after issuing a mayday call. Video / Mark Mitchell
Troubled Shiling cargo ship arrives in Wellington after mayday
The vessel could be seen near the entrance to the harbour this morning.
'Special and iconic': Mike the Juggler killed in Loafers Lodge fire
Tributes pour in for "always smiling" Wellington character killed in blaze.
'So many things I've lost': Loafers Lodge tenants wait for bonds
Some tenants who lost everything in the blaze need the money to make a new start.
'You want to fight?': Sentence for random train station attack
The victim had just had a family member die the day before he was randomly assaulted.
Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Police to remain at scene of fatal Loafers Lodge fire for most of the week
About 38 people displaced by the fire are receiving emergency housing support.
No fireworks for Wellington Matariki celebrations - but plenty more to enjoy
The firework-free ceremony is being celebrated by Wellington City councillors.
'Wild': Man tells of his rescue from roof of Loafers Lodge fire
'I shut my eyes for a minute and I'm back in that place.'
Watch: Countdown investigating after driver caught on camera running red light
The driver received 'instant karma' for the dangerous manoeuvre.
Loafers Lodge fire: Previous tenants had been vandalising property, resident says
The night of the fire the front door was broken, a resident said.
Shiling cargo ship being towed to Wellington, a 25-hour voyage
The vessel has been anchored at Tasman Bay since its mayday call.
Man arrested after 'headbutting' Wellington bus
The windscreen was damaged by multiple strikes.