About 21,000 people have passed NCEA exams but have no credits due to unpaid fees.

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

Wellington's infamous tyre slasher has been let out of prison after appealing.

A rugby-mad group of scooter riders are riding to raise money for Starship hospital.

Almost 2500 people felt the 3.8 quake

Cancer sufferer Eva McGauley has one wish: to make the world a safer place.

Marriage scam fraudster ordered to give $10k to Wellington man for 'emotional distress'.

The man accused of sparking a bomb scare at the Wellington police station was in court.

Porirua man Aporo Joyce was hit by a car and killed on a pedestrian crossing on Wednesday.

A Wellington house at risk of collapse has been reduced to rubble in mere minutes.

The cost of living in Auckland and Wellington has jumped significantly in just a year.

A 79-year-old man has died after being hit by a car.

Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.

Not all property owners are keen on the Wellington region's flood hazard info going online

A new policy is making it difficult for pole planters to get on site for their work.

National Party board member who asked woman to withdraw Todd Barclay complaint named.

Todd Barclay: National MP, former tobacco lobbyist, and now in the thick of it.

Saving a 20 per cent deposit for a lower priced home now takes seven years in Auckland.

This Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.

Houghton Valley School in Wellington has welcomed plans for a $500,000 new classroom.

Traffic from Lower Hutt to Wellington slowed; pedestrian hit in Blenheim critical.

Removing the word "Israel" from a song has left council red-faced.

SH1 is blocked north of Wellington after a serious crash between a car and motorcycle.

Heavy fog in Auckland has caused cancellations and delays for more than 100 flights.

Where were people hit hardest by crime over the last few years - and why? Find out here.

Peace Action Wellington protester defends trespass charge in court.

Paraparaumu's 'bionic woman' Helene Kay is walking the half marathon in Wellington.

The council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.

The stepfather who beat up 15-year-old's rapist "was provoked", says judge.

A six-month political crisis between NZ and Israel appears to be over.