The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.

Nine fire engines attended blaze.

The rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.

The woman never felt like the man was going to use the gun on her.

Rau Tongia was shot, police have confirmed.

Drivers are also been told to expect heavier traffic as people return home.

It's harder in a hot market to find an affordable bach - but it can be done, agents say.

Wellington teen Fletcher Wong was a "dynamo both on the futsal court and football field".

Police happy with overall New Year behaviour, but locked up dozens of boozed revellers.

'I think once he's older I can probably explain to him why this doll is so special.'

The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.

Wellington shaken in the early hours.

Pill testers report that more than half of samples tested included dangerous cathinones.

Police and search and rescue teams are searching for 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.

Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.

She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.

In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.

The North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.

The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.

The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.

The retired truck driver says he never experienced anything like it in his 81 years.

"For people that have done it hard this year, Christmas is going to be even harder."

It's another day of heavy traffic for Wellingtonians leaving the capital for Christmas.