Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
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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.
Roads closed, flights delayed in capital
People trying to get in and out of Wellington can expect more delays today.
Concerns grow for man missing in storm
The search for a missing 78-year-old Wellington man continues.
Wellington tyre slasher jailed 22 months
The Wellington man who slashed hundreds of tyres has been sentenced to 22 months in jail.
Password protects boy from abduction
When the man got the password wrong, the boy ran off.
Scar-Jo finds best cake ... in Lower Hutt
Scarlett Johansson really, really likes Zany Zeus cakes.
Man dies after multi-car Wellington crash
Peak-hour traffic slowed to a crawl after the accident about 5.30pm tonight.
Councillor wants pole on crossing moved
Concerns pedestrians will walk straight into the pole in the middle of a busy crossing.
First woman in Wellington Rugby's board
Wellington Rugby has appointed a woman to its board for the first time.
Fishing monitor's link to industry decried
Greenpeace will lodge a complaint to the Auditor General over FishServe.
Capital's council cleaners get living wage
Cleaners will soon be included in Wellington Council's pledge to provide a living wage.
Fishing monitor owned by Seafood NZ
The company which monitors the fishing industry is owned by its biggest lobby group.
Heavy NZ rain this week after Qld cyclone
Heavy rain is expected across NZ this week in the wake of Cyclone Debbie
Kiwis throw open doors for Lions fans
Offers of free rooms for Lions fans are flooding in amid anger over accommodation prices.
Airport parking: Are charges fair?
Auckland Airport collected $52 million from parking fees last year.
Collapse 'could have caused fatalities'
Building codes set for review after 'life-threatening' Statistics House collapse.
Get ready for next fight, Wellington warned
Wellington's being told to get ready for the next fight.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Woman forced to give up child speaks out
Maggie gave birth to her daughter in 1964 in Otahuhu - and didn't see her for 18 years.
Welly cafes asked to help stop smokers
Wellington smokers could soon have to stub out, even in cafe outdoor areas.
Sale coming for condemned $500,000 home
The roof isn't properly attached, the paintwork is peeling, and the garden is overrun.