Burton's deadly rampage a decade on
The murderer on parole shot Karl Kuchenbecker and wounded seven others.
The murderer on parole shot Karl Kuchenbecker and wounded seven others.
Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.
Four fire crews are battling a blaze in the Lower Hutt suburb of Stokes Valley.
There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.
A Wellington kitten had a close shave this morning after becoming trapped in rush-hour traffic.
A teenager who was charged after allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place has had his charges withdrawn.
Wellington police are appealing for information after a woman was badly injured in a possible hit and run early Saturday morning.
The earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its findings on two Wellington commuter train crashes.
A Wellington mother is furious her son was disqualified from running barefoot from an inter-school event but a local sporting body says it agrees with the school's decision.
A drunk driver who crashed his car into another then tried to pee in a public garden while police were speaking to him.
A man accused of throwing a chunk of concrete at a person, severing the person's big toe, has had his matter called in court.
A teenager faces a court hearing for allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place.
Alternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which
Xero spokesperson says staff are "deeply saddened by the loss" of two employees who died during an overnight walk in the Tararua Range.
Last Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.
Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.
The Metservice is warning rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms are on the way to Wellington for tonight and tomorrow.
Traffic leaving central Wellington is gridlocked as commuters scramble to leave the rain-battered city.
A number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.
A Lower Hutt man whose house is threatened by floodwaters won't evacuate because he is worried about looters.
Give yourself a pat on the back, people of Wellington
A Massey University lecturer has been sentenced on a charge of dangerous driving causing injury.
Judith Collins will not be drawn on whether police acted illegally when targeting euthanasia advocates.
New Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.
Around $2.1 million will be invested to build a total of six new classrooms at schools in the Wellington and Kapiti regions, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today.
Police have admitted setting up a drink-drive checkpoint near a euthanasia meeting.
Wright's closest friends have written a heartfelt tribute in a bid to "put the pieces of our lives back together".
Twelve Kiwi families will be watching the Auckland Marathon next weekend with a little more excitement than might normally be expected.
After Warriena Wright's death at the foot of Gable Tostee's apartment building, people on both sides of the Tasman asked why and how she got there.