The Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.

One person is in Wellington Hospital in a stable condition.

Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.

Rush-hour traffic will be affected by the crash, which has left two people injured.

Locals use rent-to-buy scheme to harness power in a more sustainable way.

At first, the man thought the bright light - seen during the day - was a flare.

Crashes and breakdowns are causing delays for drivers in Auckland and Wellington.

Transmission Gully roadworks are causing lengthy delays for commuters

Paekākāriki Hill road remains closed.

Caroline Boyd died when she was hit by a car while out running.

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Force of cyclone Gita causes SH1 on the Kapiti Coast to crumble

Rescuing dolphins and nearly catching poachers is all part of keeping NZ's waters safe.

Kelly Crook, who lured a man to his death in 2014, is being paroled early next year.

A helicopter is being sent to the crash site, police say.

Emergency services are responding to the two-car crash just south of Paekakariki.

Caroline Boyd was passionate about equality and mentoring younger staff, her sister said.

Caroline Boyd had worked for the Ministry for Women's Affairs and the Ministry of Health.

Police have named the woman killed by a car while out walking in Paekakariki on Sunday.

Paekakariki man says he felt "breath of death" moments before a muscle car hit a woman.

A woman has died after being hit by a car on the Kapiti Coast.

The body was discovered by a member of the public at Paekakariki at about 9.15am.

A truck was blocking State Highway 1, north of Wellington, after it rolled.

Traffic has already slowed to a crawl in parts of the country as holidaymakers head out of town for Christmas.

​A person has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.

A man has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.

Wellington and Kapiti drivers should expect delays due to ongoing repairs and clean-up from slips and flooding, the NZTA warns.

A string of motorists is stranded on State Highway 2 as authorities across the Wellington region prepare for evacuations.