4.9 magnitude quake strikes near Wellington
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake centred near Wellington has jolted central parts of New Zealand this evening. GeoNet said…
Jevon McSkimming admits to child sexual, bestiality material charges
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material. He…
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…
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…
Armed police reopen Wellington street, witness reports two taken away in handcuffs
Armed police officers blocked off Hopper St in Wellington. Photo / Melissa Nightingale Silvester confirmed the arrest warrant…
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…
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…
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…
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 at two Wellington properties, residents affected by smoke
Incident Controller Mike Dombroski said at one stage, the fire also spread to nearby vegetation but was extinguished.…