Traffic is congested in Wellington thanks to an earlier breakdown.

Pitts-Taylor's determination to help in the war has empowered her female ancestors.

Wellington is thriving in the big screen film production sector, latest stats show.

Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

Mark Middleton says he's received calls of support from all around the world.

Wellington City Council is trying new ways to get people engaged in its 10-year plan.

More fodder for Urzila Carlson's new NZ International Comedy Festival show after meeting.

More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

Auckland's wet and wild weather isn't over yet.

The STI can cause serious health problems if left untreated.

Maria Singh, 22, was helping push-start a car when she became trapped underneath.

Dylan Nuku deemed fit to stand trial, but his lawyer is looking into an insanity defence.

The 39-year-old appeared before a registrar in Wellington this morning.

The artwork is one of an edition 600 of "Girl with Balloon".

The sights, sounds, and even smells of trench warfare have been recreated.

Boss of company based in building says evacuation order no surprise: 'this is Wellington'.

The man was fleeing police when he jumped into the flooded river and got into trouble.

Matt Silver is still looking for a new home for his unique collection, which didn't sell.

People simple donate one per cent of their paycheck to the charities.

A memorial service was held in Wellington to remember Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Wellington Airport runway lights restored, allowing flights to take off and land again.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

The man said he didn't intend to injure the rapist, only detain him until police arrived.

Wahine ceremonies remember the 53 who died and also the heroic efforts to save 683 others.

"It was awful. Bodies were hitting the rocks ... and bits of scrap metal flying."

Jennifer Young thought her sightings weren't believed by the Wahine inquiry.

Members of Otago University cricket team have gathered for their own special reunion.

Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.

People will gather in Eastbourne this morning for a dawn service.