Traffic from Lower Hutt to Wellington slowed; pedestrian hit in Blenheim critical.

Mary Berrington's family cling to the grainy CCTV footage of the last time she was seen.

A search and rescue operation is underway for a woman and her four-year-old son.

Where were people hit hardest by crime over the last few years - and why? Find out here.

A man who assaulted his stepdaughter's rapist says the rapist "faked" a head injury.

Paraparaumu's 'bionic woman' Helene Kay is walking the half marathon in Wellington.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the managing director of Kapiti Island Nature Tours.

The council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.

The stepfather who beat up 15-year-old's rapist "was provoked", says judge.

A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.

Second penguin death in as many months shows owners aren't watching dogs, says council.

A witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.

Demolition of Defence House should start soon and be completed in early 2018.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

Hutt City Councillors have voted down a proposal to scrap free meals at council meetings.

Historic photos of rugby tour in Europe in 1970s on display before Lions fans arrive.

An earthquake-damaged house is threatening to collapse.

A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Wellington.

The illegal tenancy was only discovered following the November 7.8 Kaikoura quake.

Ask for help and you will get it, government promises family violence victims.

The All Black's baby is due in December.

Poor weather and multiple crashes on motorways are causing headaches for holidaymakers.

The man pushed the woman over and put his hands down her pants, police say.

Glassons has pulled a T-shirt from sale to keep from diluting a charity message.

Wellington's Eleanor Sanderson becomes the fourth female bishop in New Zealand history.

The person is being taken to Wellington Hospital and is breathing.

Southbound lanes have been blocked in Wellington this afternoon.

Three youths have been arrested in Porirua for an alleged aggravated robbery.

A video of PM Bill English appearing to ignore a kids' haka performance is online.