New Zealand scientists to study sperm whales in Antarctic voyage
NIWA will embark on its third voyage studying the elusive creature.
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Wellington likely to have warm, dry New year
Those hoping for a better 2021 will at least start the new year with better weather.
Missing Lower Hutt woman found safe
She was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
Rare white kiwi hatched in captivity dead
The North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Jack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed
Plus expert tips on what you should read this summer.
Go-slow: Traffic at a crawl for the great summer holiday
The wait was so long for one motorist, he jumped out of his car and went for a run.
The great summer exodus: Motorists warned as traffic slows to a crawl
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to expect the roads to be busy today.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
'Bloody cowards': 81yo brutally bashed in road rage attack
The retired truck driver says he never experienced anything like it in his 81 years.
Biggest Christmas delivery ever for Wellington City Mission
"For people that have done it hard this year, Christmas is going to be even harder."
Congestion on SH1 until 8pm Christmas Eve, warns transport agency
It's another day of heavy traffic for Wellingtonians leaving the capital for Christmas.
A Capital Letter: pipes, politics and pandemics - Wellington Mayor Andy Foster's year
The cracks in mayoralty began at the same time the cracks in the water pipes exploded.
Gallery owners report surge in art sales after Covid lockdown
A Wellington gallery has seen one of the best years it's ever had.
Police watchdog launches nationwide probe into photography policy
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at how widespread the practice is.
Holiday delays northbound on SH1 as Wellingtonians depart the capital
NZTA advised there were major delays northbound on SH1 between Waikanae Beach and Ōtaki.
Resident's decline was 'accelerated' by problems at her Lower Hutt rest home, son claims
The woman lived at the resthome for several years and died after two falls two years ago.
Heading away for the holidays? Find out how deadly your route is
Each year an average of 11 people are killed and 400 injured on roads during the break.
Christmas afternoon the pick of Wellington's weather this weekend, as severe warning in place
Those travelling north on Christmas eve should allow extra time for damp conditions.
'Entirely corrosive and unhelpful': Call for investigation into police photographing
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said what was being described was shocking.
Wellington's famous Mittens the cat tops the pop charts
The iconic cat has made it into the hot singles chart with Mittens - Official Song.
Exploring one of Kāpiti's scenic walks
The Mataihuka walkway is an achievable walk offering stunning views.
Wellington musician charged with sexual violation granted name suppression
The man is facing seven charges relating to multiple women.
'So beautiful': Touching message of hope spotted on Wellington bridge
'I just hope the writer's small message found itself to someone who needed to see it.'
KiwiRail must review safety concerns at Wellington station, report reveals
Concerns about Wellington Railway Station were raised three years ago.
Karori homicide victim named, police speaking to 'a number of people'
Police are speaking to "a number of people" in relation to a homicide in Karori.
Wellington musicians: 23yo musician on sexual assault charges
The man has been charged with seven charges related to sexual assault.
Watch: Footage captures car hurtling into fence, occupants flee scene
"As soon as we saw it we knew we would have caught the whole thing on camera."
'Like nothing before': Kiwi swimmer's 'scary' bout of Covid-19 in US dorm room
The elite swimmer from Horowhenua said she was "extremely lucky."
Wairarapa tourism growth in 2020 boosted by Wellingtonians
Wairarapa had been the only regional tourism organisation with positive growth in 2020.
Wairarapa youths stopped and photographed by police
Multiple reports were made of police officers stopping and photographing young Māori.
Commercial contractors win school lunch tender
Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.
'Damage, noise and mess': Ten cars seized by cops after illegal street races
Irritation at boy racer disorder leads to cars being impounded.