Are more restrictions needed? Pivotal week in Wellington water crisis
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Woman thanks her rapist for admitting what he did
The victim said the offending cost her her job, and made her go "into hiding".
Editorial: The obvious answer to Wellington's water woes that politicians won't touch
It's inexcusable our capital city is on the brink of a water emergency.
Auckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold front
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
Mother found after Wellington preschooler found alone
The youngster was by himself at the Waitangirua shops.
Creative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs
'This is the highlight of this business.'
Junkie mail: Homeowners foil $3m drug ring after finding packages in letterboxes
Ben Rankin was granted a 70 per cent sentence discount for the sloppy importations.
'Like a big truck': Wellington rocked by widely felt quake
It had a magnitude of 4.5 and originated from a depth of 8km.
Simeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info
"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.
State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent
Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.
KiwiRail to undertake urgent inspections of Wellington rail lines
Hutt Valley, Melling and Wairarapa lines will close next week during off-peak times.
'Time is not on our side': Govt urged to fix Cook Strait ferries
The Maritime Union says the situation's reached a crisis point.
Joe Doyle: From newcomer to contender on Wellington Cup Day
A top jockey shares his race-day strategies.
Beehive asks Wellington Water for explanation over shortage crisis
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown met Wellington Water officials before Christmas.
No ‘white knight’ for Wellington councils facing water shortages
The region has moved to Level 2 water restrictions this week.
Priest’s ‘sanctified’ robe and hat stolen from church
A church in Wellington is reeling from the theft of precious religious garments.
Australian sex offender fights ‘unfair’ NZ child sex trial
David Peter Kisun, 77, was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault in Canberra.
KiwiRail charged after Interislander ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Kaitaki lost power and came close to running aground in January last year.
More water could be drawn from Hutt River to avoid Wellington's shortage crisis
But an ecologist has warned this would come at the expense of freshwater species.
Celia Wade-Brown has ‘mixed feelings’ about stepping into Golriz Ghahraman’s empty Green seat
The former Wellington Mayor said the circumstances were not what she hoped.
Billionaire Richard Branson’s cruise ship spotted in Wellington harbour
The adults-only cruise hasn't all been smooth sailing.
Wellington water shortage: State of emergency planned if restrictions fail
The region is moving to Level 2 water restrictions today as demand surges.
Golriz Gharahman’s replacement: Who is Celia Wade-Brown?
Celia Wade-Brown is in line to take on Golriz Gharahman's list MP position.
'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months on
Baby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.
'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.