There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.

A major route for holidaymakers heading in and out of the Coromandel has been closed.

Heavy winds are set to batter the lower half of the country until mid-afternoon.

7.5 metre waves recorded off Wellington; firefighters deal with 543 weather-related calls.

Kenneth Miller was last seen on December 21 and his family are worried.

Transgender woman Jem Traylen felt validated when she changed her gender on her ID.

Hinds player Georgia Atkinson bats Wairarapa into the finals of the under-18 tournament

Niamh Corr posted about the theft online and woke to find the number plate returned.

Under-18 girls learn the art of cricket at Whanganui tournament

New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.

There's babies all around at Wellington Zoo this summer.

All of the 1519 tickets were waived when it was found the sensors were faulty.

Traffic is reaching its peak around the country now, but may ease off this afternoon.

"It was quite instinctive. You just do it," the dad of two said of his actions.

Members of the public jumped in to help a female police officer who was being overpowered.

Firefighters were called to the city centre to deal with the smouldering ATM.

"We have a massive problem on this street," Louise Ansell says.

A rejected ring, a spa/boat combo and a spinning spaceship were among the top 10.

The victim suffered moderate injuries to his face in the attack.

The burns weren't serious thanks to the quick actions of the boy's mum.

Christmas Day travel plans affected by flight cancellation due to engineering issue.

Find out when and where to avoid driving if you want to miss the traffic on Boxing Day.

Room at the Inn lunch a chance for people to share in the festive spirit.

There were multiple calls to 111 about the fire.

It is unclear whether the assault was related to the seatbelt or the fare.

A rescue helicopter has been sent to retrieve the injured person.

NZTA warning revellers escaping the capital for Christmas to be patient as on the road.

Cats from nearby homes have reportedly died in or near Wellington Zoo animal enclosures.

Wellington couple decided to tie the knot on the Taupo Bungy platform.

Christmas holiday traffic rush starts with queues on State Highway 1 north of Wellington.