The family of a boy who is dying of a rare condition have been gifted nearly $50,000.

Wellington rail disruption averted as workers and employers strike a deal.

James Swan, 5, is slowly dying of a disorder so rare doctors don't have a name for it.

Two men have been arrested for an attack in Wellington earlier this month.

Strike action set to disrupt Wellington rail again.

Man who asked John Key to pay his dinner bill 'had earlier raised suspicions'.

People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.

If you spot a baby bird on the ground, it's not necessarily cause for concern.

About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go

A home designed by renowned architect Gordon Moller is on the market for the first time.

An early morning deep rumble in the earth and then a jolt woke thousands.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

A power company is handing out free energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.

Government waiving its 20 per cent cut of sale gives uni up to $4m extra from sale.

The $19m Lotto winners could easily spend half their money and live off the rest.

Wellington Zoo staff were paying close attention during a140kg lioness' root canal op.

Light rail in Wellington could be fast-tracked after new Transport Minister's comments.

Key routes shut off in central Wellington just before rush-hour traffic.

Police have been speaking to Dylan Nuku's family as they try to track him down.

The group ask whether sea levels must rise before Wellington gets zero-carbon transport.

There's a problem with planning 500m ziplines in Wellington - the weather.

Wanted man described as armed and dangerous, as police hunt for taxi shooter.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt.

Taxi drivers are living in fear of violent passengers, says Nishad Hussein.

This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms

Shot Wellington taxi driver speaks from his hospital bed.

Life Flight founder Peter Button created NZ's first dedicated rescue helicopter service.

Drunk fan taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after bid to invade the pitch.

Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.

The incident occurred in the suburb of Miramar.