Weather clears as Easter ends
The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter
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Dramatic crash: Girl, 15, behind wheel
A 15-year-old was behind the wheel during a dramatic crash of a stolen car in Wainuiomata.
The navy's $594m property portfolio
The New Zealand Navy's property portfolio has tipped over the half-billion-dollar mark.
Showers en route for North Island
Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.
Rimutaka Hill slip closes lane on SH2
The south-bound lane of SH2 on the Featherston side of the Rimutaka Hill is blocked.
Man hurt after falling off roof at stag do
The man in his 20s was flown to hospital after a stag do took a turn for the worse.
Big cleanup after cyclone roars through
It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.
'Textbook perfect' transplant for Beyer
Georgina Beyer is on the road to recovery after a kidney transplant.
Sexual harassment: Female staff resign
Four Year 9 students were suspended for inappropriately filming the female staff.
Wellington transport unaffected by storm
Aside from flights affected by the fog, transport in Wellington is running normally.
Music studio crumbles owing $183k
The music and post-production studio failed owing just $183,000, a report shows.
Cyclone Cook puts ferries on high alert
Ferry passengers told not to panic, after comparisons with storm that sank the Wahine
Wellington: A kid's view of the capital
Jesse Mulligan gets a child's eye view of one of his favourite places.
Big storm: What you need to know
Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.
Man jailed for killing partner
Delia Williams' only son read out an emotional victim statement to the court.
Police search closes Wellington street
A Wellington street has been closed in rush hour, as Police carry out a search warrant.
'Paedophile' accused: Case adjourned
A Kiwi extradited to Brisbane on child porn charges will now appear in court in June.
Little defamation trial win for lawyers
COMMENT: Five days of theatre and politics at Andrew Little's trial for defamation.
Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
Wahine disaster 49 years on
Wellington Volunteer Coastguard and the Life Flight Trust resulted from the tragedy.
Helen Clark painting raking in bids
The proceeds from the auction will go to Women's Refuge, as per Helen Clark's request.
Hedges and garages for those living rough
About 400 people joined in the protest during the weekend in Lower Hutt.
Greenpeace 'intercepts' Amazon Warrior
Greenpeace has intercepted the world's biggest seismic blasting ship, Amazon Warrior.
Lost boys ate ferns, built bush shelter
The boys built a shelter to keep warm over night and chewed on ferns for nourishment
Search for missing teens continues
The boys were able to call for help using their mobile phones.
Search for two boys near Wellington
A search is underway for two teenage boys who got lost on a day trip in Eastbourne.
Son's anger at youths 'harassing' mum
"Enough is enough" for the son of an elderly Porirua woman targeted by youths.
Church protests Hutt housing crisis
Church members will be camping out on vacant Housing NZ property over the weekend.
Listening key to pushing conservation
A panel of conservation experts discussed how to harness the power of the people.
Job vacancies booming but wage increase yet to come
New data from Trade Me sees more job vacancies - but the average wage is yet to rise
Chickens fall victim to flooded stream
Wellington residents are today dealing with the damage caused by heavy rain.