New Zealand
Cold front brings heavy rain, gale-force winds for central and southern New Zealand
Locals in multiple areas are asked to clean drains and gutters and avoid low-lying areas.
Latest from Wellington Region
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Second person in court in relation to Baby Ru case
A man appeared in court earlier this week, also charged with disposing of CCTV footage.
Moa Point sewage treatment plant reopening postponed after final checks
The plant was set to resume operations tomorrow.
Wong holds talks with Luxon and Hipkins, discusses bottom lines
It comes as the country waits for the final election results.
'70% confident': Moa Point races to reopen after catastrophic failure
The plant is set to resume operations on Thursday.
Man charged with disposing of CCTV footage on day Baby Ru died
A woman has also been charged as the investigation continues.
Incoming Opportunity MP previously pursued NZ First candidacy
An earlier refusal to address her past involvement led to speculation.
Wong not budging on bottom lines even if it risks another election
The incoming Opportunity caucus arrived at Parliament for the first time this morning.
Buzz in Greytown after beehives tip from trailer
The trailer carrying beehives tipped over at about 6.25am.
Opportunity's negotiating team: The names we know – and those being kept secret
The party won't name two anonymous people who could steer coalition talks.
'Soul-destroying': Bishop concedes he is unlikely to return to Parliament
Preliminary votes show Labour's Ginny Andersen ahead by 889 votes in Hutt South.
The 10 battleground electorate races to watch tonight
These key seats could help decide who forms a government.
Shrinking Wellington: Can the tech sector stop the exodus?
Wellington recorded the largest population decrease in New Zealand for 2026.
Porirua names new deputy mayor after death of Kylie Wihapi
Geoff Hayward will also take over Wihapi’s dog control and regional committee roles.
'Silly mistake' or pattern? Laws' sexism scandals through the years
Previous controversies include Michael Laws suggesting some women 'invite' domestic abuse.
Junior doctors want weekend surgery to keep training in public hospitals
Union says 11 Wellington Hospital theatres sit idle at weekends
Nine children sent to Wellington Hospital after head gasket blew on school bus
The bus was carrying 44 students from Wainuiomata Primary School to Te Papa.
Three men charged after woman wounded while taking bins out
Searches across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Porirua led to three being detained.
Council proposes pulling $21m funding for major Wellington waterfront development
The long-debated project received $10m in central Government funding in 2020.
'Tourist attraction': Underwater sculpture trail proposed for Wellington beach
The proposal also includes an aquaculture centre, boardwalk and artificial reef.
‘Taking the p***’: Phil Goff calls out Chris Bishop over endorsement post
Bishop has edited a social media post claiming Phil Goff was backing him over Andersen.
Loaded firearm found in car after hospital sent into lockdown
Police say a number of firearms-related charges will be laid.
Kāpiti College parents question all-boy head students at co-ed school
All three selected boys play in Kāpiti College’s first XV.
Which parts of NZ have a shrinking population?
Two-thirds of the country’s local areas grew in the year to June.