Hutt Valley woman Margaret Biggs dies of brain bleeds two weeks after home invasion
The woman's relatives fear the trauma of the home invasion caused her death.
Aug 17 26August 17, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Wellington cycleway vandalism: CCTV shows pedestrian leaving trail of destruction
Despite NZTA capturing a "decent" image of the person's face, no arrests have been made.
Aug 14 26August 14, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Wellington residents protest building ’exceptionally ugly’ cell tower next to historical church
Residents say they proposed a less "offensive" site nearby for the tower, to no avail.
Aug 13 26August 13, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Woman almost crushed by falling tree says bank it sits on is ‘a disaster waiting to happen’
The Wellington woman said the bank the tree sits on has had major slips over the years.
Aug 11 26August 11, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Tributes pour in after sudden death of Titirangi community stalwart Rob Teina
Rob Teina was widely known in the West Auckland sports scene and ran a plumbing business.
Aug 09 26August 09, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Wellington waterfront drowning inquest: Council knew of safety risks before Isaac Levings’ death
An earlier report said lighting could improve safety but might ruin nighttime views.
Aug 04 26August 04, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Why did prominent sports star on assault charge get to avoid media outside court?
A sportsman who recently appeared in court evaded media by entering through a back door.
Aug 04 26August 04, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour
CCTV captured Isaac Levings’ final 14 minutes before he fell into the harbour.
Aug 03 26August 03, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Prominent sportsman appears in Wellington court after being bitten by police dog
The sports star faces multiple charges including assault with intent to injure.
Jul 27 26July 27, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Parents believe now-anorexic child’s obesity misdiagnosis triggered eating disorder
Notes from the boy's GP question if the incorrect "obesity diagnosis" impacted him.
Jul 26 26July 26, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Surrogate, prospective parents say compensation and lengthy process driving surrogacy shortage
Many hopeful parents must resort to informal social media pages to find a surrogate.
Jul 26 26July 26, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Petition launched to keep Children’s Commissioner Claire Achmad in role after she was not reappointed
Claire Achmad was originally made a Children's Commissioner in 2023 for a 5-year term.
Jul 23 26July 23, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Porirua parents win fight with council over playground fence being removed
Anita Baker signed a petition organised by parents because she was 'freaking angry'.
Jul 23 26July 23, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Religious paintings stolen from altar of St Peter’s Church in Wellington
St Peter's on Willis will close for a day of mourning if the paintings aren’t returned.
Jul 23 26July 23, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Prominent Masterton businesswoman, Willow Shoes founder Georgie Falloon, dies of cancer
Entrepreneur Georgina Falloon founded Willow Shoes for Long Feet in 2000.
Jul 22 26July 22, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Pregnant surrogate explains what it’s like to grow someone else’s baby
I’ve got someone else’s baby growing in me – it’s mine for now but it’s not mine forever.
Jul 17 26July 17, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Mum finds mould in sealed Keri juice from McDonald’s Happy Meal before son drinks it
"I noticed a strong foul smell, and what appeared to be a large mould-like clump."
Jul 13 26July 13, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Transmission Gully northbound lanes closed due to flaming car
Emergency services were notified about the car fire after 8.20am.
Jul 13 26July 13, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Looksmaxxer Connor Murphy’s friends claims he was injecting liquid gold before he died
A friend of the influencer's said he believed ingesting gold would give him 'superpowers'.
Jul 11 26July 11, 2026
Article at The New Zealand Herald
Flooded SH1 section near Kaikōura on track to reopen next week if weather holds
Crews have cleared rocks and vegetation that fell on to the road during a slip.
Jul 11 26July 11, 2026
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