Wellington street reopens after search fails to find wanted person
A central Wellington street has reopened after being closed by armed police who couldn’t locate a person with…
Human Rights Review Tribunal hears final arguments in Lava v Wellington Pride Festival dispute
Marg Curnow and Hilary Oxley, on behalf of Lava, have asked the tribunal to issue a declaration that…
Armed police swarm Wellington street, witness reports seeing people taken away in handcuffs
“Police staff are armed as a precaution.” A member of the public who works in the area said…
Man jumped off balcony to escape balaclava-clad offender
The victim of a “targeted attack” at a Wellington apartment complex on Sunday had to jump from a…
Man jumped off balcony to escape balaclava-clad offender
The victim of a “targeted attack” at a Wellington apartment complex on Sunday had to jump from a…
Couple’s IVF baby joy turns to heartbreak after shock diagnosis
A couple who successfully had a baby after years of IVF “disappointment” have now been told their miracle…
Father of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s video
But in August, the council voted against a $7 million proposal to urgently put fences up around Wellington’s…
‘Bird of the Year’ kārearea turns on Wellington walkers
It has given her even more of an appreciation for the majestic “Bird of the Year”. “It was…
Musician with terminal brain cancer to release ‘dream’ record with partner
A Wellington musician and his partner have been working to achieve his dream of releasing a vinyl record…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Firefighters tackle large house fire in Wellington
Ten crews of firefighters are tackling a large house fire in the Wellington suburb of Island Bay this…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…