Wellington Region
Ex-government worker gets home detention for Christmas sexual assault on colleage
A former government worker has been given home detention for sexually violating a work colleague after a Christmas work function.
Death reported in Wellington from meningococcal disease
A person has died from meningococcal disease in the Wellington region, prompting a warning to stay alert for signs of the deadly illness.
Two more victims of Loafers Lodge fire named
The names of two more victims who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington last week have been confirmed.
Adelaide Road to fully reopen on Thursday after Loafers Lodge fire
Adelaide Road in the Wellington suburb of Newtown is set to reopen in both directions on Thursday for the first time since the devastating fire at Loafers Lodge just over a week ago.
Playing catch-up in the face of fire
Analysis - When a dairy caught fire at the end at the end of my street in April, a fire engine came from a station across the Hutt River in Seaview, rather than just down the road.
Family extend invitation to public to farewell Loafers Lodge fire victim
The family of Michael Wahrlich, who died in the Loafers Lodge fire, want his funeral to honour his life and dedication to the Wellington entertainment community.
Victoria University proposes up to 260 job cuts as financial deficit rises
The university said it had forecast a deficit of $33 million this year - it's proposing cutting 100-110 academic jobs and 100-150 general staff.
MV Shiling highlights lack of ocean-capable tug in Cook Strait
The stricken cargo ship MV Shiling has returned to Wellington Harbour almost two weeks after it set sail for Singapore.
Wellington hostel fire: Three victims of Loafers Lodge blaze named
Police have released the names of three men who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown last week.
Cargo ship MV Shiling heading into Wellington Harbour
The beleaguered container ship MV Shiling is being towed back into Wellington's CentrePoint.
Loafers Lodge fire survivors still waiting for bond refunds
The building director says tenants will get their bonds back, but he does not know when.
Te Whatu Ora takes court action against nurses striking
Exhausted nurses are working sick and injured, missing meal breaks, and living with fear of making a fatal mistake. But their bosses say plans for a one-hour strike are unlawful.
Fire Service advised council to reject Loafers Lodge consent in 2007 documents show
Archive documents show in 2007 the Fire Service advised the council to reject the Loafers Lodge consent, citing issues with fire compliance.
MV Shiling due to arrive in Wellington late Tuesday morning
Stricken cargo ship MV Shiling is under tow and due to arrive in Wellington Harbour on late on Tuesday morning.
Loafers Lodge fire: Formal identification process 'moving swiftly' - police
Heavy rain over the weekend made extra checks necessary to ensure the building was safe to work in for crews investigating and recovering bodies.
Facing the hard facts of an awful fire
The 'worst nightmare' fatal fire at a Wellington hostel raises big questions about our emergency services - and the care for the marginalised of our communities.
KiwiRail to base train control operations at regional hub in Upper Hutt
KiwiRail is moving its national train control operations centre at Wellington Railway Station to Upper Hutt.
Loafers Lodge fire: Five bodies found, with four removed from the scene
Police are still unable to give a definite death toll from the Loafers Lodge fire, but have confirmed that five bodies have been found. Watch the latest update from police here.
Emergency call-takers were 'talking to people who were trapped, injured, and crying out for help'
A 111 team leader and firefighters' union Wellington president say call-takers were short staffed the night of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire - and they're struggling with feeling they should have done…
'Someone's trying to burn the place down' - Convicted arsonist tells of rush to warn residents
Raymond Lauder says he had an uneasy feeling when he came across a couch fire on Monday night, ahead of the fatal blaze.
