Lower Hutt update: Houses evacuated
A Lower Hutt man whose house is threatened by floodwaters won't evacuate because he is worried about looters.
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Motorists stranded in flooding
A string of motorists is stranded on State Highway 2 as authorities across the Wellington region prepare for evacuations.
Trump attempts to call Key after quake
Prime Minister John Key said several world leaders had contacted him about the earthquakes, including an attempt by US President-elect Donald Trump.
Wellington CBD: What you need to know
Wellington CBD is open for business, but workers should check with their employers before heading into town for work.
Wild weather for quake-hit areas
More misery ahead for victims of yesterday's quake as bad weather moves in.
Quake: What you need to know today
Public transport is running again in Wellington today and some roads in the South Island should start to reopen.
Ceiling collapsed on couple during quake
A Wellington resident is "terrified" after her bedroom ceiling collapsed on her and her boyfriend during this morning's earthquake.
Quake latest: What you need to know
The Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.
Most schools to open tomorrow
Most schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.
Earthquake: Internal damage risk for 'safe' buildings
Even buildings that have been deemed "safe" after an earthquake can have internal damage, Quake Protected says.
Sky Tower lights up in honour of quake
The Sky Tower will be lit in black and white tonight, as a mark of solidarity with the rest of the country following today's earthquakes. Acting
Watch: Barry Soper shaken on 15th floor
The aftermath of this morning's earthquake has left the home of Newstalk ZB political editor Barry Soper trashed.
McClay welcomes US young leaders delegation (+video)
Circle_see_more_DP.epsmattmartinsmile.epsFUTURE FOCUS: Members of the American Council of Young Political Leaders visited Rotorua
'There's significant cracking'
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is one of the few people working in Wellington's central business district following a large 7.5 earthquake
World reacts to deadly 7.5 quake
As New Zealand wakes up to reports of the series of earthquakes to have shaken the country overnight the rest of the world is also coming to grips with the news.
Explained: The science behind the quake
Scientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.
Deadly quake: 'Like being on a ship'
Newstalk ZB listeners share their stories of the night.
NCEA exams chaos after deadly quake
Scholarship exams have been cancelled, but NCEA exams can go ahead in schools if they are not earthquake damaged, NZQA says.
First the quakes, now the storm
Heavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.
Wellington workers urged to stay home
People who usually work in central Wellington are strongly urged to stay home today following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Night of quakes: Useful links
Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.
Sunshine not set to last, MetService warns
It's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a
Anti-Trump rally held in Wellington
About 100 people gathered on Wellington's waterfront in solidarity against the "orange oompaloompa" this afternoon, to show support
US could take Australian refugees: Kerry
The United States has agreed to consider taking refugees from Australian detention centres, Secretary of State John Kerry said at a press conference in New Zealand.
'Unwelcoming party' thrown for oil companies
The Wellington community took to the water in kayaks and held banners onshore today, to throw an "unwelcoming party" for oil companies
Medical marijuana trial going on in NZ
A major medical marijuana trial is underway in New Zealand - testing the effects of a new cannabis gel on epilepsy patients.
Wellington zookeeper retires after 51 years
Wellington Zoo's longest serving keeper is retiring after 51 years.
Divers to clean up Wellington Harbour
What's lurking beneath the surface in the Wellington Harbour?
Heavy snow expected in South Island
Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.
Why the jersey won't be All Black this weekend
The All Blacks will wear poppies when they play Italy on Sunday.
Museum Art Hotel, Wellington
Jesse Mulligan checks into a beautiful property in the heart of Wellington.
Man in child-sex sting appeals sentence
A man sent to prison after being caught in a police sting sending explicit online messages to what he thought was a 13-year-old girl is appealing his sentence.
Email bomb threat evacuates school
A Kapiti Coast school has been evacuated to a nearby community hall following a bomb scare, which the principal says was sparked by an email from overseas.