Rescuing dolphins and nearly catching poachers is all part of keeping NZ's waters safe.

Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.

Another day, another weather record bites the dust.

Prestigious school will soon no longer be boys only.

Workers in heavy gear or who are often in the sun may be struggling this summer.

There are speed restrictions on the Wairarapa line in cause the heat misaligns the tracks.

Four-times-weekly flight from Wellington to Singapore will now stop in Melbourne

The kayakers did the right thing when they got into trouble, police said.

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

An invitation to "expose" dodgy landlords has led to a flood of official complaints.

10 years on from Human Rights Commission's inquiry into transgender discrimination.

Alem Tesema plans to leave Wellington, with hopes it will help his mental recovery.

Beds hard to find as visitors beat a track to Whanganui

Stephen Brassett and his four-legged friends have finished their tour of New Zealand.

The man had nowhere to spend the night and was 'distraught and upset'.

Buses are replacing trains on some Wellington routes today.

Increasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.

More people have revealed their mystery blisters, possibly caused by beetles.

One listing on Trademe had to be removed after 25 hours after 55 applications flooded in.

Shocking pink, a vintage aesthetic, and smiling faces are all in for Cup Day.

A friend's Facebook post solved the mystery that doctors couldn't explain.

Kerry Scott became lost in bush but walked out at first light.

The same donation box was stolen twice within a week from a Wellington supermarket.

Zookeepers employ inventive methods to keep their animals comfortable in the warm weather.

Beachgoers have spotted dolphins, jellyfish, stringrays - and something more ominous.

Five Wellington students given 24 hours to accept rent hike or rise losing their flat.

The 11-year-old girls were walking down an alleyway when a man pulled down his shorts.

A man was found by the burning vehicle with serious head injuries and burns.

Witness disgusted at man who recorded rather than help at accident scene.

Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim