New gates combat highway floods
Drivers were stuck in traffic for hours last year when the northbound lanes flooded.
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Classroom block on fire in Wellington
There is no indication anybody is in the burning building.
Peru footballer could miss birth of twins
The Peru footballer says the possible birth of his twins won't affect his concentration.
Excitement builds in Wellington ahead of qualifier
Peru football fans are gathering outside the team's hotel.
Weather: Cloudy, windy day for most of NZ
Weather warnings are in place for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
All Blacks mark 99 years of remembrance
AB's for the first time to wear the RSA NZ poppy on their sleeve when they take the field.
White-hot night for $14m crunch game
A crowd of around 38,000 football fans will urge on their teams in Cup qualifier today.
Sex charge follows fight in Kapiti
Two men charged after fight at a Kapiti home on Wednesday.
Wellington white-out plan for All Whites match
Wellington is expected to get $8 million pumped into its economy from the qualifying match
Five in hospital after smoking synthetics
At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.
More help for Wellington quake work
More help is on the way to get Wellington buildings up to scratch before another quake.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
Convicted drug smuggler 'framed'
A kick boxer from the Czech Republic says he was framed for drug smuggling.
New fungus found on Wellington's Mt Victoria
Fungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.
Short, sharp blast: Storm hits country with 100km/h winds
Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.
Man who built fence blocking million-dollar view loses court battle
The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.
Watch live: New government officially being sworn in
New Zealand's 52nd Parliament has opened
PM Jacinda Ardern gives a sneak peek of her new office
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives us a sneak peek into her new office
Batten down the hatches: Storm on the way
Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.
Wellingtonians plead for more affordable housing
Hutt Valley residents flocked to ask for affordable options in land redevelopment.
Passenger restrained on LAX-bound Air NZ flight
There have been dramatic scenes on an Air New Zealand flight today.
One critical after crash in Te Horo
The crash has blocked State Highway 1 in both directions.
Plane hits bird during take-off in Wellington
Passengers on board were reportedly terrified by the incident.
Broken jaw after "totally unprovoked" assault
A man getting early morning takeaways left with broken jaw after group attacked.
Baby hurt by sandwich thrown from car
The 1-year-old boy suffering bruising and grazing to the side of his face.
Gen Y targeted with wash and refill system
Two Massey University students have working on the project with someone from Z Energy.
Wellington Monopoly board unveiled
People can now rent or buy Wellington Zoo, Westpac Stadium, and Weta Cave.
'When I look at my son I'd pay double'
The trials, tribulations and elation of getting pregnant with medical assistance.
Wellington paramedics in action
Photographer works with 26 Wellington Free Ambulance staff to put together an exhibition.
Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.
Eco-friendly surfboards in finals of Low Carbon challenge
Six innovative, environmental solutions have made it to the finals for the challenge.
Jail for huge child sex abuse material collection
Salman Alhisaynawi's computer contained 222,704 images and 10,340 videos of abuse.