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.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a 24-hour task force to oversee the transition of US President Donald Trump.

Infratil says a hearing on a bid to extend the Wellington Airport runway will likely be delayed due to earthquake hearings.

A serious truck crash caused major problems for commuters heading into Wellington CBD this morning.

A vicious dog attack has left a Wellington artist traumatised and struggling to pay thousands in vet bills. Camille Walton was walking

Former Prime Minister John Key is back at Parliament - for a limited time.

A dodgy escape route chosen by two bicycle thieves ended up with one of them and a police officer being rescued from a cliff face in Wellington.

Returning holiday makers should brace themselves for delays as the state highways are packed.

A father has described the horror moment he accidentally shot his own son while out hunting.

In 1997 Helen and Neville Anderson invited a group of friends to spend weekend with them at a Raurimu lodge. That trip led to one of NZ's worst mass shootings.

Fans faced plenty of delays waiting for Guns N' Roses to appear last night, thanks to a turnstile issue at Wellington stadium.

Motorists face flooding and road closures across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions this morning.

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

There was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.

The dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.

A bleak forecast is in store for those heading to major sporting and music events today.

Police in Wellington are searching for a man seen riding a dirt bike while carrying a baby on his back.

The "safe version" of a Great White shark has washed up on Wellington's shore, leaving experts puzzled about what may have happened to it.

Kaikoura quake damage to businesses has topped $900 million, according to insurance figures.

A quirk in the law means Bill English cannot live in the official prime ministerial home.

Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.

A motorcyclist who led police on a chase in Wellington tonight is in custody after crashing into a police car while trying to flee officers.