In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.

Court hears evidence of threat to whales and dolphins from iron sand mining.

Retailers should be doing more to highlight risks posed by fresh chicken say researchers.

Traffic is congested in Wellington thanks to an earlier breakdown.

Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.

Wellington is thriving in the big screen film production sector, latest stats show.

Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

A project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.

Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.

Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.

The STI can cause serious health problems if left untreated.

Maria Singh, 22, was helping push-start a car when she became trapped underneath.

Dylan Nuku deemed fit to stand trial, but his lawyer is looking into an insanity defence.

The 39-year-old appeared before a registrar in Wellington this morning.

The artwork is one of an edition 600 of "Girl with Balloon".

The man was fleeing police when he jumped into the flooded river and got into trouble.

The announcement comes less than a week after an assault on a Wellington parking warden.

The group of five were made homeless during the storm on Tuesday.

Matt Silver is still looking for a new home for his unique collection, which didn't sell.

People simple donate one per cent of their paycheck to the charities.

A memorial service was held in Wellington to remember Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Wellington Airport runway lights restored, allowing flights to take off and land again.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

The man said he didn't intend to injure the rapist, only detain him until police arrived.

Wahine ceremonies remember the 53 who died and also the heroic efforts to save 683 others.

"It was awful. Bodies were hitting the rocks ... and bits of scrap metal flying."

Jennifer Young thought her sightings weren't believed by the Wahine inquiry.