SH2 at Lower Hutt now open after serious crash
Police reported one person had suffered serious injuries.
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Pāua poachers banned from fishing after repeat offences
A Lower Hutt man and a Napier man were sentenced last week in unrelated cases.
Pedestrian dragged 600 metres under bus in central Wellington
The pedestrian had just stepped off the bus before being hit and killed.
Peachy Keen security guards allegedly spat on and kicked by man also accused of assaulting women
Music festival organisers: 'We never thought something like this would happen.'
Festival arrest leads to further assault inquiry
Witnesses had reported seeing a man assault several women in separate incidents.
Behind the scenes in the National Armoury
The Herald takes a look at what's hidden away in the police armoury in the Hutt.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Police investigate 'significant crash scene' after pedestrian killed by bus
A scene examination has been completed and the crash investigation is ongoing.
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.
Landmark Wellington church to close after fundraising efforts fail
The Category One-listed complex was deemed earthquake-prone after the Christchurch quakes.
Toppled campervan blocks motorway lane, traffic crawling
It's understood a crane will be used to right the toppled vehicle.
Northbound Easter weekend traffic near Wellington building
Queues are starting to build outside Wellington.
Carterton again asked to boil water after positive E. coli test
It's Carterton's third positive E. coli test in a month, and fifth since December 2020.
Sir Ron Brierley: Three guilty pleas and a fall from Olympus
From Wellington's 'brat pack' to the heavens - a titan crashes to earth.
Inclusive low-sensory hour introduced at Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum establishing a low-sensory hour to promote inclusion.
'Disappointing trend': 70 last-minute cancellations for Wellington bus-goers
Metlink say the onus is on NZ Bus to provide a service.
Holiday traffic: Best times to avoid long delays on the roads this Easter
The roads will be at their heaviest this afternoon as people flee for the holidays.
'No excuse': Hundreds turn out to protest against sexual violence in Wellington
This is the first of many events that are set to be held by the group.
'It feels dangerous in Cuba St': 'Confident' thieves target shops
Some stores are being hit so frequently they have stopped reporting it to police.
'Persistent to the end': Wellington remembers legacy of 'conservation giant' Colin Ryder
Colin Ryder was a 'genuine friend of the earth' with a 'bulldog determination'.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Opinion: Chain stores could be critical to future of Wellington's Cuba St
Chain stores have a role to play in quirky Cuba St, just as they always have.
How Wellington College handled Ron Brierley's child sex abuse charges
Emails offer insight into Wellington College's struggle after wealthy benefactor arrested.
The Secret Paintings: Aotearoa welcomes works of groundbreaking abstract artist
She asked her art remain hidden for 20 years post-death – the world was not ready.
Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens
New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.
Psychologist told a court a man could be a child sex offender. She never met him
Concerns included that the man was keen to change his daughter's nappy.
Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director stepping down
An acting LGWM programme director will be appointed in the coming weeks.
Metal tack attack on cycleway: Council investigating
Metal tacks were discovered scattered along the Island Bay cycleway earlier this morning.
Wellington Regional Council staff over-paid and under-taxed for nine years
The mistake could mean it owes millions to Inland Revenue.
First new police vehicle unveiled in Wellington
Police say the new fleet will be safer and cleaner than the Holden models.
'We can't tolerate it anymore': Protesters to rally against sexual violence in Wellington
"Everyone is sick and tired of the current situation, they're tired of being scared."
Crash blocks SH1 northbound at Raumati Rd
SH1 Kapiti Expressway closed to northbound traffic between Raumati Rd and Kapiti Rd.
Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week
Rain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.
'Something weird and wonderful' happened at this café
A small Porirua cafe was at the centre of a spontaneous chain of random acts of kindness.