New Zealand50km/h speed limit across Auckland harbour bridgeThe Wellington region is under a strong wind warning until at least 7pm today.10 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandRoad near Wellington reopens after crashOne person is in Wellington Hospital in a stable condition.05 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopenedTraffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.28 Nov 10:08 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueues building following two-car crash near WellingtonRush-hour traffic will be affected by the crash, which has left two people injured.06 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandLet the sunshine in: School roof collects rays with new solar panelsLocals use rent-to-buy scheme to harness power in a more sustainable way.10 Mar 08:02 PM
New ZealandSuspected meteor: 'It got bigger and bigger'At first, the man thought the bright light - seen during the day - was a flare.09 Sep 04:31 AM
New ZealandTraffic: Crashes cause delays in Auckland and WellingtonCrashes and breakdowns are causing delays for drivers in Auckland and Wellington.03 Jun 07:44 PM
New ZealandResidents back closure of high-risk local roadThe road will continue to be closed because of safety risks and congestion.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash north of Wellington, SH1 traffic at standstillEmergency services were called to the serious crash in Paekakariki at 11.30am today.19 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandRoadworks create delays for Kāpiti commutersTransmission Gully roadworks are causing lengthy delays for commuters16 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after car plunges 60m down bankPaekākāriki Hill road remains closed.27 Jun 08:22 PM
New ZealandMan who fishtailed car into jogger jailed for two yearsCaroline Boyd died when she was hit by a car while out running.14 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandBattle of the macrons for small NZ townShould Wikipedia use macrons to write Paekākāriki's name? Not all seem to agree.09 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandContractors race to save State Highway 1Force of cyclone Gita causes SH1 on the Kapiti Coast to crumble21 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandOut on the boat with police maritime unitRescuing dolphins and nearly catching poachers is all part of keeping NZ's waters safe.27 Jan 10:55 PM
New ZealandParole for woman who lured man to deathKelly Crook, who lured a man to his death in 2014, is being paroled early next year.08 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Kapiti Coast crashA helicopter is being sent to the crash site, police say.03 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandTraffic delays expected after crash on SH1Emergency services are responding to the two-car crash just south of Paekakariki.18 Nov 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Microsleep' caused fatal Paekakariki crashThe driver had flown back to NZ that day and may have gone up to 22 hours without sleep.10 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandSH1 blocked near Wellington, biker seriously injuredSH1 is blocked north of Wellington after a serious crash between a car and motorcycle.17 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandKilled pedestrian had 'zest for life'Caroline Boyd was passionate about equality and mentoring younger staff, her sister said.23 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandKilled pedestrian a former top public servantCaroline Boyd had worked for the Ministry for Women's Affairs and the Ministry of Health.22 Mar 12:03 AM
New ZealandPaekakariki crash: Police name victimPolice have named the woman killed by a car while out walking in Paekakariki on Sunday.21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Man felt 'breath of death'Paekakariki man says he felt "breath of death" moments before a muscle car hit a woman.20 Mar 03:36 AM
New ZealandWoman dead after being hit by carA woman has died after being hit by a car on the Kapiti Coast.19 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandBody washes up on Kapiti CoastThe body was discovered by a member of the public at Paekakariki at about 9.15am.27 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls on State Highway 1A truck was blocking State Highway 1, north of Wellington, after it rolled.30 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Slow, getting slowerTraffic has already slowed to a crawl in parts of the country as holidaymakers head out of town for Christmas.22 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandHeart attack while in Christmas trafficA person has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.22 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandChristmas traffic: Man dies of heart attackA man has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.22 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandExpect delays, Wellington motorists warnedWellington and Kapiti drivers should expect delays due to ongoing repairs and clean-up from slips and flooding, the NZTA warns.16 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandMotorists stranded in floodingA string of motorists is stranded on State Highway 2 as authorities across the Wellington region prepare for evacuations.14 Nov 09:57 PM