New ZealandCrackdown: Wellington brunches bottom out at four drinksA video of people sculling mimosas was the final straw for one establishment.14 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNgā Tāngata Tiaki kaihautū resignsNgā Tāngata Tiaki chief executive Ray Hall has resigned for family reasons.14 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAvatar again the highest-grossing movie of all timeOnce overtaken by a Marvel movie, Avatar has reclaimed the box-office crown.13 Mar 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Still fights to fight': More gender neutral bathrooms in WellingtonGender diverse Wellingtonians call for accessibility in public and private settings.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsConcern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccineTransport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tricky position': Regional council chairman vying for CEO roleThe switch would not be unprecedented, but various factors to manage.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Agitation and protest' still needed in queer community: activistThe Wellington queer activist says there's been wild change since the 1960s.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAuthorities took three children from Sandra. They also helped her be a mum againLevin woman details her experience with CYFs and Oranga Tamariki.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWoman appears in court in relation to Wellington Karori murderShe has had her interim name suppression extended.12 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped upThe proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.11 Mar 08:25 PM
New Zealand'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin RyderWellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.10 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWellington City takes first step to establish Māori wardCouncillor Jill Day: 'Māori voice must be at the table, it can't be left to chance'.10 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on trainPolice said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.10 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandPassengers flew on Air NZ plane that wasn't deep cleaned after MIQ drop offThe airline has not confirmed whether the travellers were alerted to the incident.10 Mar 09:36 PM
EconomyHouse prices reach new highs as market hits busiest period in 14 yearsInvestors rushed in to beat new LVR restrictions from March 110 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandDelays expected after car fire on SH1 near JohnsonvilleDrivers were advised to detour through Johnsonville and expect delays.10 Mar 06:38 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudent told of 9-month wait for ACC help after sexual assaultVictim's situation is common says student campaign against sexual violence.10 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged following indecent assault linked to a Wellington gymHe is due to appear in Wellington District Court on 15 March 2021.10 Mar 01:06 AM
New ZealandUniversities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student lossUnis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.10 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating threat that evacuated Wellington buildingAn employee told the Herald they were told to "quietly evacuate due to a bomb threat".09 Mar 08:38 PM
New ZealandWellington sex assaults up by nearly 50 per cent in five yearsSexual assaults have skyrocketed in the Wellington Police District.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVic Uni gets resource consent for controversial sign featuring 'Wellington'University pushes ahead with brand refresh, which opponents call a name change by stealth.09 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandWellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionateCouncil data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.08 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandWellington Water in 'vicious circle', Government funding reprioritisedCompany director: "This is a dangerous spiral for any company to find itself in."08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan believed responsible for alleged assault outside Wellington bar 'remains elusive'A video last week appeared to show an assault outside Boston on Blair nightclub.08 Mar 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Strategic leadership vacuum': Positions vacant at Let's Get Wellington MovingFive are 'lead' roles, one 'managerial', one 'partner', and legal and comms advisors.07 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Problem' - Wellington has no seat at table on water steering bodyWellington's water leaders say it's strange and problematic they're not at the table.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Faster than Uber': The chat app where young Kiwis are buying and selling drugsDrug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.06 Mar 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: John Key was right - Wellington is dyingOPINION: It'll take decades for the city to recover from the damage the council is doing.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKatie HarrisKatie Harris: Why I no longer feel safe walking at night in central WellingtonAfter multiple serious assaults in the past few weeks, the streets no longer feel safe.05 Mar 09:30 PM
EntertainmentMusic to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this monthSomething to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.05 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandWater feature accidentally created on Wellington's Mt VictoriaWellington residents are making the most of a broken pipe.05 Mar 03:15 AM
PoliticsInexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunctionThree main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.04 Mar 11:55 PM
