Bad weather has forced the start of a major air show to be postponed, as much of the country braces for stormy conditions.

The Kaikoura earthquake does not appear to have affected retail and hospitality spending in Wellington, figures show.

The Kaikoura Earthquake has highlighted just how important it is for businesses to build robust digital presences. First Retail Group

Number plate recognition technology could prevent crime, says capital retail group.

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

Trans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.

It is hoped the demolition-hit Tory St area of the Wellington city centre will be reopened around early April.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges cut a ribbon this morning to mark the completion of the four-lane 18km Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, north of Wellington.

Wellington beggars are becoming more opportunistic, using "standover tactics", and even operating on "rosters". In a meeting this

COMMENT: Peter Dunne's time in Parliament may be coming to an end.

Bronwyn Sell checks into an 118-room property with a small-hotel feel.

Grown men cried on hearing news of death of popular young man after a summer afternoon swim.

A Wellington man has had to clear himself of $10,000 non-existent debt after falling victim to identity fraud.

Kiwi Harry Potter fans will Slytherin to line at Wellington's Roxy Cinema next month for a 24-hour movie marathon. The spellbinding

A 60-year-old man has died from a head injury he sustained while working at Wellington's CentrePort.

Nine out of 15 peace activists are walking free from the Wellington District Court, after the charges against them were dropped.

The Green Party will not to run a candidate in Ohariu to give Labour a better chance at beating United Future leader Peter Dunne.

Police name drowning victim.

It's a question summer-deprived Wellingtonians couldn't be blamed for asking: Why is Australia sweltering in a heat wave while their own city hasn't broken 25C all season?

Protesters have gathered outside the Wellington District Court where 15 peace protesters are on trial.

Wild weather hits central and southern New Zealand cutting power and blowing vehicles off roads.

Scientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.

Gamers from around the world are wanting to help, after the story of a PlayStation stolen from a Wellington Hospital has gone viral.

The theft of the donated Playstation 4 left one of its youngest users - a boy with a brain tumour - in tears.

A case demanding minimum wage for care workers is today being taken all the way to the Supreme Court.

A truck has hit the top of a Wellington tunnel before nearly reversing into a bus, police say. Emergency services are on the scene

Wellington Zoo staff 'saddened' by death of 'cheeky' chimp.

The offender trailed the woman before chasing her down a Wellington pathway and pinning her to the ground.

Thousands of workers have been displaced, building assessment deadlines are not being met and earthquake damage is still only just coming to light in Wellington.

Police have a new lead in the execution-style killing of Lois Tolley.