Strike to bring Wellington trains to a halt
Rail workers have been forced into striking to protect hard-won terms, their union says.
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Interactive: Wellington's unstable buildings
Despite legislation around structural standards, Wellington has 699 unsafe buildings.
Wellington rail strike the biggest in 23 years
The capital will have no trains at all tomorrow, in the largest strike action since 1994.
Search for diver missing off Wellington coast goes into third day
Search teams will focus on inshore waters off the Makara coast.
National MP: Party 'dodged bullet' when Winston chose Labour
Chris Finlayson says National dodged a bullet when Winston Peters chose Labour.
Boy, 10, assaulted at Wellington park
Two teenagers allegedly attacked a 10-year-old boy at Kelburn Park on Sunday.
Search warrant after shots fired from car
The search was related to two groups that were known to each other, police said.
Kaikoura remembers: 'It's been a tough old year'
There are mixed emotions in Kaikoura ahead of tomorrow's anniversary of the massive quake.
Bullying videos of Down syndrome girl put online
Videos of the girl flashing her breasts and licking the ground were posted online.
Cops seek living allowances for pricey areas
Police Association will lobby for allowances for members living in pricey cities, towns
League players could train with VR
Rugby league players can test technology that lets them train in a virtual environment.
4.8 quake rocks central NZ in dead of night
Tremor leaves people in centre of the country with frazzled nerves.
New gates combat highway floods
Drivers were stuck in traffic for hours last year when the northbound lanes flooded.
Classroom block on fire in Wellington
There is no indication anybody is in the burning building.
Peru footballer could miss birth of twins
The Peru footballer says the possible birth of his twins won't affect his concentration.
Excitement builds in Wellington ahead of qualifier
Peru football fans are gathering outside the team's hotel.
Weather: Cloudy, windy day for most of NZ
Weather warnings are in place for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Police combat synthetic drugs in Wellington region
Kapiti police are calling for the community to take action against synthetic drugs.
O'Connor says state should help those in need
New MP Greg O'Connor says the state should help those stuck in gangs or needing healthcare
Sex charge follows fight in Kapiti
Two men charged after fight at a Kapiti home on Wednesday.
Five in hospital after smoking synthetics
At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.
Two in court on assault and sex charges
One of the men has been charged with unlawful sexual connection.
More help for Wellington quake work
More help is on the way to get Wellington buildings up to scratch before another quake.
Pit of death holds thousands of bird bones
The hole has caught many flightless birds - including moa - over thousands of years.
Convicted drug smuggler 'framed'
A kick boxer from the Czech Republic says he was framed for drug smuggling.
New fungus found on Wellington's Mt Victoria
Fungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.
Short, sharp blast: Storm hits country with 100km/h winds
Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.
Man who built fence blocking million-dollar view loses court battle
The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.
Supporters urge stadium White-out for World Cup playoff
Get a boiler suit, hunt out the party dress, play doctor - as long as its white
Batten down the hatches: Storm on the way
Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.
Wellingtonians plead for more affordable housing
Hutt Valley residents flocked to ask for affordable options in land redevelopment.
Passenger restrained on LAX-bound Air NZ flight
There have been dramatic scenes on an Air New Zealand flight today.