Scientists creates unique maps of NZ small towns.

One Twitter user warned people to avoid the Terrace Tunnel "at all costs".

New $18m control tower in Wellington will be operational in July.

Wellington Botanic Garden stepping up security ahead of February 14.

New city councillor says pattern of abuse in bars and sport is unacceptable.

A mum-of-7 who touched the PM's belly without permission said she immediately felt regret.

State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.

Kotara was arrested after a fight, which police said might relate to an earlier incident.

He considered himself an artist - but the council did not.

Passersby rally to clear huge branch blocking the road and holding up traffic.

Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.

Mother of five jailed for her role in Wellington drug ring.

"It's a bit like Flight of the Conchords, but with Kermit doing Jemaine's part," he says.

Hutt Valley commuters were experiencing delays as long as 20-30 minutes.

PNG PM has asked for an audit to find out what happened to $830,000 from the house sale

"He wasn't taking a short drive with this mattress on his roof, that's for sure."

Most Wellington train services will be offline through tonight's peak traffic.

The voluntary liquidation of a Wellington restaurant has left staff owed thousands in pay.

Applications have opened for relocation grants for overseas and expatriate Kiwi teachers.

Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

Rescuing dolphins and nearly catching poachers is all part of keeping NZ's waters safe.

Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.

Another day, another weather record bites the dust.

Prestigious school will soon no longer be boys only.

Workers in heavy gear or who are often in the sun may be struggling this summer.

There are speed restrictions on the Wairarapa line in cause the heat misaligns the tracks.

Te Papa's chair has been targeted by a group unhappy with his property development.

Four-times-weekly flight from Wellington to Singapore will now stop in Melbourne

The kayakers did the right thing when they got into trouble, police said.

The tigers must be slowly and carefully introduced before breeding is even considered.