Trees down in Wellington, 146 km/h wind gust recorded
Strong winds, heavy rain, and large swells are forecast for the region.
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House sales hit all-time low; Auckland prices plummet
Only 2759 NZ homes were sold last month and just 943 in Auckland.
'Unusual' electrical fault caused Aratere ferry to briefly lose power
It comes after the Kaitaki ferry issued a mayday with 864 people on board.
Metlink officials admit fault after January bus chaos
People were left stranded at bus stops or packed into buses like sardines.
Live: 'People trapped' - firefighter missing, evacuations as two houses collapse at Auckland beach; cyclone's fury across North Is - heavy rain, floods, slips
A street in west Auckland's Muriwai was evacuated after midnight after a slip.
Scare on Interislander ferry, breaks down in Cook Strait with wild weather approaching
The Aratere is reported to be running again after a short period without power.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Some passengers stranded for weeks after ferries cancelled
The Interislander website was not offering new bookings for a month for people with cars.
Employee sacked while on ACC wins $58k for unfair dismissal
Tovio Ugone was blamed for taking time off work to recover from a workplace injury.
Officials say worse to come: monster waves flood properties in Coromandel; Whangārei evacuation plea; boat in distress
Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty will lead the briefing from the Beehive.
Hall of Memories to reopen for Princess Anne visit
The hall has been shut for the last three years due to earthquake risks.
Victoria University appoints two new Māori professors
For the first time, two Māori professors have been appointed at the same time.
'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beach
Oliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.
Editorial: Logging's lamentable legacy
OPINION: Issue of forestry slash must be addressed by all parties as flooding events rise.
Parents warned of violent youth fight planned in Hutt Valley
Parents have been told scrap likely a copycat event from Hamilton’s 'battle of the hoods'.
‘It would kill you outright’: Council urgently probes faulty street lamps
A council spokesperson said Wellingtonians should watch out for "drooping".
Man called police after being swindled while trying to hire underage prostitutes
Amit Sharan claimed he'd never met the girls, but CCTV footage proved otherwise.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
‘Stressed market’: Developer applies to postpone $320k in contributions
Cost overruns blamed for request for delay.
Harbourmaster fronts council committee after ferry mayday
Concerns have been raised about the ability of tug boats to assist the Kaitaki ferry.
Lowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman says
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
'Stuff nightmares are made of': Cops struggle with rangatahi in viral video
"This is a really traumatic experience for everybody who was involved."
Police car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crash
The crash occurred at 7.15am today.
Our largest drug seizure: $500m worth of cocaine picked up in sea; NZ 'a potential transit point'
Five Eyes were involved in the operation between Police, Customs and NZDF.
Wellington Central race: Who is the councillor James Shaw stood aside for?
The 25-year-old wāhine Māori has long seen Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick as an inspiration.
Lambton Quay currency exchange robbed at gunpoint, man arrested
Armed police seen outside currency firm.
Person taken to hospital after police incident on State Highway 1 in Wellington
The road has since reopened.
Identity confirmed for body found near Kapiti Island
Police have named the person as a Palmerston North man.
Police stop car with teens driving wrong way down motorway
One of the teenagers will appear in court today.
'Intelligent, artistic and funny’ 11-year-old killed in Gisborne beach tragedy
The 11-year-old was hit on the head by a log which had been swept on to the beach.
'Life tragically cut short': Navy Cadet dies in India
Chief Petty Officer Cadet Sacha Piper was one of 10 selected for exchange programme.
Chris Hipkins crosses Aotearoa to make it in time for music festival
From Waitangi to Hoani Waititi - all in a day's travel for PM.
Opinion: We were the last indigenous nation to be colonised by the British Empire
Our tupuna were not just waiting to be found - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Girl who sang with Ed Sheeran's sweet message to pop star
Ten-year-old Pippa Guerin has a message for Ed Sheeran and her new fans.