Traffic bedlam in Wgtn, ferries cancelled
Motorists heading into the capital this morning were confronted by a 10km traffic jam.
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Wellington Zoo's oldest cheetah dies
The animal was suffering from a raft of unmanageable health problems
94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt Hutt
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.
Popular Petone barista drowned at beach, coroner rules
Josh Leadbetter was out for an afternoon swim in Eastbourne when he drowned.
'Microsleep' caused fatal Paekakariki crash
The driver had flown back to NZ that day and may have gone up to 22 hours without sleep.
$50m children's hospital for Wellington
The hospital is to be funded by local property developer Mark Dunajtschik.
Wellington highway reopens after truck crash
Major crash that shuts a Wellington highway cleared as rush hour builds.
Cycling the country for vulnerable kids
A Blenheim youth, who was adopted as a boy, is cycling 1100km to help kids in state care.
Wellington start-up's smart bottle filter
Water-tech company Refil has launched its universal water filter on Kickstarter.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Lucky escape for boaties in life jackets
The life jackets played a part in preventing tragedy, police say.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Three rescued after catamaran sinks
The 65-foot catamaran is completely underwater in Wellington Harbour.
Elderly couple finds blood on car
Blood was smeared across a car near the area where a man was found with stab wounds.
Barry Soper: The filthy lucre is flowing
COMMENT: Amy Adams has splashed $130m on housing packages in a few days.
Insanity verdict in attempted child kidnap
The man was said to have lunged at a father and his 3-year-old daughter in Porirua.
Harbourmaster settling into retirement
Captain Mike Pryce has retired as Wellington's harbourmaster after nearly 30 years.
Wellington to get America's Cup Parade
The America's Cup is getting a heroes welcome in Wellington.
Police chase: 'That's our car!'
A Porirua couple have forgiven the man who totalled their 4x4 while evading police.
Hutt artworks suffer 'preventable damage'
More than half of Hutt City Council's public artworks have sustained "preventable damage".
Cop wedged between tree and car during arrest
Manuel Tawhai denies using two cars, including a police car, as a weapon against cops.
Phoenix coach moves to Premier League club
Des Buckingham has been granted permission to leave Wellington Phoenix .
NZ children getting an education 'from the past'
Top NZ entrepreneurs warn education system needs to change to keep up with digital world.
Family and community mourn man killed in crash
Sione Palei "Bah'' Tuiano, 24, died in a crash in the Hutt Valley yesterday.
Fans brave weather for pre-game vibe
Rugby fans are out and about in Wellington despite the blustery weather this afternoon.
Wet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhere
The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.
Big cats back All Blacks for tonight's test
The All Blacks have the backing of a real-life lion to win tonight's test.
Police probing death of 'likeable chap'
Police are probing the death of the "street personality" found with critical head injuries
All Blacks descend on Government House
The pristine North Lawn at Government house became a rugby pitch for 80 kids and some ABs.
Investigation into man's death continues
Police investigate the death of Wellington "street personality".
Miserable weekend weather approaches
Most of the country should see rain this weekend, but the temperatures should be mild.
Unusual bylaw to stop boy racing
The bylaws have been in force for years, but it seems few may have heard of them