Scientists at the Te Papa museum are hoping a colossal squid now in their possession is a male - making an already rare find an extraordinary one.

Louise Nicholas’ harrowing story of abuse will screen next week as part of a dramatic retelling of New Zealand’s highest profile rape case.

Armed officers have arrested a man wanted over a shooting in Lower Hutt on Friday morning.

A long-awaited upgrade to State Highway 1 north of Wellington has moved forward with the award of a major contract.

Labour says it would run a Royal Commission into the public sector to address issues such as ministers' bullying of civil servants and the threat of "creeping corruption".

One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.

One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.

A business that has played a major role in the Wairarapa building industry for almost 15 years is for sale because its owner is planning to retire.

A school has paid tribute to a former student and popular Nelson teen who died after falling through the roof of a cathedral in Wellington.

In Wellington, bad weather means a chance to learn something, says Sharon Stephenson.

Anne Gibson takes in the luxurious accommodation and dramatic surroundings at a Palliser Bay lodge that's hosted royalty.

The astonishingly wild setting of this Palliser Bay lodge belies the extreme luxury of its accommodation spaces.

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Jonathan Coleman knew the FBI was interested in Kim Dotcom before his officials granted the tycoon residency - a revelation which has led to accusations he misled the public.

A train driver who had smoked cannabis in the days before a crash at Lower Hutt last year no longer works for KiwiRail, the company says.

Angus Veitch spends eight hours commuting every week - but he believes it's a fair trade-off for being able to live in the city of his choice while doing a job he loves.

A man who raped and murdered a Wellington schoolgirl 17 years ago has moved a step closer to being temporarily released from prison.

A small sinkhole has opened up in central Wellington after a water main burst early today.

A Wellington home has been left "un-liveable" following a fire overnight.

A man who says he was "sleep-driving" when he allegedly crashed a car into a Wairarapa property last year has made a brief appearance in court today.

A man caught drink driving twice within two hours - both times at more than triple the legal limit - was described as a "danger to the community" during sentencing today.