Wellington's Zealandia has just reached another milestone in its efforts to bring wildlife back to the city.

There's never a dull day for rescue helicopters.

A burst water main in Upper Hutt which caused a "pretty spectacular" fountain of water and hindered the train service has been fixed. A

Traffic is free flowing for holiday-goers on the motorway heading back into Auckland - and we'll keep you posted throughout the evening.

The 67-year-old was a well known businessman and was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2011 for services to business.

Most people would take a few days off if a gunman stormed into their shop and fired a bullet into the ceiling - but not Bharati Gandhi.

A brave Wellington shopkeeper hit a gun-wielding robber over the head with a broom handle after shots were fired as the offender fled with cash.

Nikki Kaye has opened up about the aftermath of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

A woman is selling her historic yacht on Trade Me - for a $1 reserve

Nine cars trapped inside the condemned Reading Cinema carpark building in Wellington will never be recovered.

The demolition of Wellington's earthquake-damaged Reading Cinema carpark building has begun.

Big swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula

Crashes mixed with the usual holiday traffic mean people travelling back to Wellington will be stuck in delays of at least 45 minutes.

Wellington Hospital took a leaf out the NZ Police's book during New Years' Eve, busting out the breathalysers for people coming through the emergency department.

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Bay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today

The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.

To the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside

A truck was blocking State Highway 1, north of Wellington, after it rolled.

An American motoryclist was found dead with his crashed motorbike two days after he left a hotel, and failed to turn up for work the next morning.

In protest at an "outrageous" United Nations resolution, busloads of Hawke's Bay residents will travel to Parliament today to condemn

A posterior tattoo canvas and erotic eggplant are among the site's oddest hits of 2016.

Closure of the Kapiti rail line has exacerbated holiday traffic along the Kapiti Coast as would-be train passengers have been forced to travel by bus on congested roads.

A stranded English couple who had all their most valuable possessions stolen are set to head home tomorrow thanks to some helpful Kiwis.

Thousands have reported feeling the "severe" 5.5 magnitude quake which rattled central New Zealand this afternoon.

Traffic delays north of Wellington are becoming a daily occurrence as capital residents head away for New Year.

Feel dogged by news of the Kardashians this year? We've got another one for you.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.