Kenny McFadden needs a new kidney, but says protege Steven Adams faced tougher battles.

Nine people were also caught drink driving as police launched an operation in Wellington.

Sole survivor of air force chopper crash praises new memorial to those who died.

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'.

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

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Two men were injured, and now one has been charged.

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.

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

Wellington's mayor agrees to "terrifying" lunch date, to raise money for local school.

Alem Tessema's fear rose as his passengers made him drive in circles.

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.