Scientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.

Newstalk ZB listeners share their stories of the night.

Scholarship exams have been cancelled, but NCEA exams can go ahead in schools if they are not earthquake damaged, NZQA says.

Heavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.

People who usually work in central Wellington are strongly urged to stay home today following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

Primary responsibility for civil defence emergency management at a local level rests with your local council.

It's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a

About 100 people gathered on Wellington's waterfront in solidarity against the "orange oompaloompa" this afternoon, to show support

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.

Wellington Zoo's longest serving keeper is retiring after 51 years.

What's lurking beneath the surface in the Wellington Harbour?

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

The All Blacks will wear poppies when they play Italy on Sunday.

Jesse Mulligan checks into a beautiful property in the heart of Wellington.

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.

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.

The King and Queen of Netherlands are in Wellington.

Almost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Research project to look at the lives of those who died in the 1918 flu epidemic and were buried at Karori Cemetery.

Wellington shoplifters are said to be becoming more brazen in their bid to secure expensive items.

Many residents felt the 4.4 magnitude shake early today.

Relief could be on the way.

Exclusive: Herald investigation sparks legislative change banning punishment rooms in Kiwi schools.

A young Kiwi entrepreneur has put his study skills to the test and set up a business to help other students pass their exams.

A man has been hospitalised after he was injured at a rubbish transfer station near Paraparaumu.

Vigil to support Anatoria Headland after her two children were found dead in Perth home and their father charged with double murder.

The woman who helped raise Steven Adams shares her thoughts on his mammoth NBA contract.

Whether or not a Wellington primary school teacher is fit to teach was the subject of a New Zealand Teachers' Disciplinary Tribunal