Wellington Region
Police to finish Loafers Lodge scene examination on Friday
Police investigating the fatal fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington expect to finish the scene examination on Friday.
Building and Construction Minister Megan Woods unaware council had not audited Loafers Lodge since 2018
Meanwhile, Wellington City Council will carry out more building audits in response to a critical finding by MBIE, the mayor says. Audio
Remutaka Hill crash: Person dies following accident
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, north of Wellington.
Wellington City Council told in September building audits were not up to scratch
Eight months before the Loafers Lodge fire, the building regulator told Wellington City Council it was doing six-to-10 times too few safety checks on buildings, and to do more. Audio
Loafers Lodge safety systems last checked by council inspectors five years ago
Council inspectors last checked on safety systems at Loafers Lodge five years ago, even though they are meant to check every year.
Review shows 25 more buildings like Loafers Lodge operating in Wellington
Wellington's mayor says lives depended on bringing buildings without a current Building Warrant of Fitness up to standard quickly.
Tramper rescued after being found injured on Whakanui Track
A tramper has been airlifted to hospital after they were found injured on the Whakanui Track in Lower Hutt on Sunday evening.
Loafers Lodge fire: Death toll confirmed to be five
Police have confirmed a total of five people died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington.
'Always smiling - that's Mikey': Mourners farewell Loafers Lodge victim Mike The Juggler
Mourners from all walks of life trickle into the Newtown funeral home - buskers, police, social workers, government bureaucrats, gang members, and the mayor.
Auckland Council falls short on recommended boarding houses checks
Auckland Council is inspecting boarding houses at least three times less often than it should be.
NZ's first 'wet house' to help alcohol-addicted homeless
The country's first 'wet house' will allow residents to drink on site and access wraparound services. But the aim is not to fix people, a city missioner says.
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.
