The body of a missing 25-year-old swimmer was discovered in Wellington's Oriental Bay today.

An armed offenders squad was called out to a house in the Wellington suburb of Newtown today.

Kapiti Coast investment adviser Chris Lee has been ordered to pay property magnate Sir Robert Jones around $80,000 towards his defamation court costs.

APN News & Media, publisher of nzherald.co.nz, is today launching a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims.

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand's two home soccer internationals next month.

Slips and surface flooding are causing havoc for motorists in the lower North Island as heavy rain and gale force winds sweep the region.

New Zealand Football announced a multi-million dollar five-year partnership with ASB today.

Father's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.

A woman was arrested at Wellington Airport yesterday after being found with more than $400,000 worth of drugs in her possession.

Travellers between Tauranga and Christchurch, and Invercargill and Wellington, are the big winners in Air New Zealand's latest boost to domestic capacity.

A man was bashed in the head with a hammer during a "vicious attack" and robbery at a Wellington dairy last night.