NZ First's Winston Peters arrives in Wellington ahead of coalition talks
The party leader arrived in the capital shortly after midday.
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Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.
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If you thought the future of work was firing up a laptop at home, think again.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Nelson to Wellington
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way across the top of the South Island, from Nelson to Picton then on the ferry to Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road trip: The Ram
The Ram, on Wellington's Cuba Street is breathing new life into the local scene. Video / Mark Mitchell
Family of Ruthless-Empire watching videos of toddler to keep his memory alive
Great aunt says it's cruel that all the whānau now have of toddler is memories.
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
Wellington motorbike start-up quietly zooms to Hamilton
The electric motorbike business will move to Te Rapa in the new year.
Police urge Kāpiti Coast residents to check properties for missing kayaker
The kayaker was last seen on Saturday, October 21, paddling out to sea.
Special votes: Official General Election result is declared – what happens now?
The special votes may be counted - but machinations of the General Election are not over.
Diver injured in run-in with great white shark
The Department of Conservation says shark attacks are very rare.
Crash on the Terrace was caused by driver having a medical emergency
The driver was taken to hospital in critical condition yesterday.
Wellington City Council reveals proposed cuts in cost crunch
New pool, skatepark upgrades, and the council's airport shares are on the chopping block.
Good Samaritan hurt intervening in assault
A witness at the scene said she saw a distressed young woman with blood all over her face.
Baby Ru killing: Family of Malachi Subecz speak out
Malachi Subecz was murdered by his caregiver in November 2021.
ECE teacher trapped child in tunnel, threatened to slap another
She grabbed another child by the forearm and lifted him 40-50cm off the ground.
Arrival of first new Interislander mega-ferry delayed
KiwiRail is keen to avoid introducing the ferry before Cook Strait’s busy summer season.
'Left to die': Loved ones confront fatal hit and run driver in court
Chad Clark was driving about 100km/h on the wrong side of the road when he hit the victim.
Exclusive: Ruthless-Empire's mum speaks out, says she was not involved in his death
Baby Ru's mum says she wants 'justice' for her son.
Wellington councillor accuses mayor of politically motivated attack
Five councillors were the subject of a code of conduct complaint.
Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital
Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.
One person in critical condition after Wellington crash
Police were called to the crash shortly after 11am.
Police watchdog rules killing of Samuel Fakalago justified
Fakalago was shot by police in June last year.
Downer profit halves, named as co-defendant in leaky building claim
Revenue rises 26 per cent to $2.7 billion.
Japanese club confirm signing of former All Black
Dane Coles joins a number of former All Blacks in Japan.
Woman who lived at Ruthless-Empire's home wants to ‘defend myself and speak the truth’
The toddler suffered fatal blunt force injuries at the address.
Kiwi man missing in Sydney found
The 24-year-old had been last seen on Monday night heading towards a train station.
Transmission Gully legal battle: What it means for the unfinished road
Will it stay open, and will it ever be completed?
Slain toddler’s family asked OT to uplift him amid concerns he was in ‘danger’
The relative alleged Baby Ru was 'in danger', and suggested he be uplifted 'asap'.
Dishonesty charges for high-profile bar owner
Matthew McLaughlin appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
'Tough life lesson': Coach’s emotional farewell to departing Clareburt
Lewis Clareburt’s longtime swimming coach Gary Hollywood has bid an emotional farewell.
Porirua smashes temperature record, trains slowed due to heat
Niwa said the heat was quite 'eye-opening' and linked it to climate change.
Legal action launched over $1.25b Transmission Gully motorway
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will defend the case.
Missing Ōtaki kayaker disappeared days before she was due in court
Police have now issued a warrant for her arrest.