Labour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.

John Key was confronted by a screaming mob of Mana by-election candidate Matt McCarten's supporters, as he campaigned in Porirua today.

Matt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.

Contesting the Mana by-election will provide a clear alternative for voters and put pressure on the major party candidates to respond, says Unite Union leader Matt McCarten.

Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has a nervous two-day wait to see if she holds her position.

Two passenger trains collided in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, this afternoon, resulting in major disruptions for commuters.

John Key seems to assume not only that every child and baby is ticklish, but that they want to be tickled.

NZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.

A truck and trailer unit carrying chemicals and general goods has rolled and blocked southland lanes on State Highway 1.

An 18-year-old was left with multiple fractures to his legs when he was hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porirua yesterday.