The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.

It was business as usual for Labour MPs in Martinborough, with one notable exception.

The crash involved one vehicle, police say.

A firearm has been found at the address and police are not seeking any other weapons.

Wairarapa's first murder investigation since 2013 has been opened.

They were pulled from the water this evening.

Homicide investigation launched after man and woman shot dead early this morning.

Ambulance crews were treating another patient at the scene.

Two bodies were found at a residential property in the Wairarapa.

Searchers scoured the area for more than six hours.

The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.

Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Kiwi caught up in Star Wars rant in theatre after he checked his cellphone.

There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.

NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.

MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.

'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

The Coroner's investigation into the death of a pregnant woman will wrap up shortly.

They said don't eat there because the owners are gay. So we went to eat there.

Gay couple say their community is incredibly supportive despite homophobic comment.

The owners say the incident hurt them but the support they've had has been overwhelming.

Strong demand, combined with limited supply, in region neighbouring Wellington.

A kiwi named by PM Jacinda Ardern has hatched

Police "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.