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'Biohazard': Kiwi couple's urine-soaked nightmare flight
They later found a pair of underwear under the seat in front.
Popular bar blames 'unruly' tourists for sudden closure
The bar breached its liquor licence, but a sign blames 'unruly out of towners'.
Light Rail scrapped, strangulation laws and water restrictions | Focus Morning Bulletin January 15, 2024
Auckland Light Rail gets officially scrapped, a look at how well new strangulation laws are working in New Zealand and taps run dry as water restrictions loom in Wellington in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mabel’s owner on its mission to bring Burmese flavours to Wellington
Mabel's pays tribute to the owner of NZ's first Burmese restaurant, The Monsoon.
How sinking land is raising Wellington's sea level rise risk
Scientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
What to do in Wellington this summer
Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in the capital this summer.
Spy: Inventing Anna star Julia Garner jetting into Wellington
The star will be filming in one of the many Hollywood movies to be shot in Godzone.
Watch: Fielders combine for spectacular T20 catch
Troy Johnson has produced an unbelievable feat of athleticism and awareness at the Basin.
Passerby rushes to aid of unconscious man - then steals his e-scooter
It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.
Fire crews targeting residual hotspots of Titahi Bay blaze ahead of windy day
A drone picked up thermal hotspots overnight which crews will now focus on.
Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
Clouds, wind and rain are forecast for some parts of the country - but it's still hot.
What builder who wanted to fix state house didn't know
'One of a number of properties in Oranga that will be demolished under a single contract.'
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.
'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in Porirua
Keep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.
Killer road, Wellington water restrictions and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin January 12, 2024
Calls for urgent safety work after road claims six lives in under a year, Wellingtonians face higher water restrictions and muggy weather set to stick around in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Wellington faces water restrictions as system struggles to cope with demand
The restrictions will come into effect net week.
Wellington Water staffer ‘remorseful’ after boasting about not working
Her remorse comes as more water restrictions are set to be introduced for the region.
Building consents show new apartments well down in November
Big drop in new dwellings consented but stats are volatile.
'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere
Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.
'Seek other transport': All trains in or out of Wellington suspended
There were also delays on some lines in the capital due to heat restrictions.
Occupants of car flee with possible firearm after spiking
Police make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after crash in Tawa
The person has been taken to hospital after the crash.
Wellington Water employee under investigation for filming herself 'slacking off'
The graduate engineer spends her workday going to the gym, cinema and car wash.
Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder
Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.
Residents queue for storage tanks amid worsening water crisis
About 3000 water leaks are affecting the Wellington water network.
'Teetering in the balance': Man needs second set of lungs in just three years
David suffers from the condition cystic fibrosis and received a lung transplant in 2019.
'Devastated': Painter fired for not working unpaid overtime wins $30k
He was accused of poor workmanship and then ordered to fix it for free.
Juicy Fest: Promoter apologises for any trouble but said gang patches were banned
Hip-hop festival promoter hoped gang issues hadn't tarnished show's reputation.
Palliser Bay rescue: Kayaker safely recovered in challenging conditions
Strong winds prevented a helicopter rescue team from winching the kayaker to safety.
Pain tactics, Tory Whanau gets fit and Sky Tower science | Focus Morning Bulletin January 9, 2024
The Human Rights Commission calls for urgent change in the police, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau’s bid to be healthy after a turbulent year and why our tallest landmark has made it into new scientific research. Video / NZ Herald / AP
How Tory Whanau plans to work with the new Government
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau sat down with the Herald in early December to talk about how she plans to work with the National-led Government." Video / Mark Mitchell