A synthetic-drug dealer was given a shorter sentence because he had stopped selling.

NZTA said the congestion is caused by a particularly busy Friday peak hour

A truck collided with the rail overbridge between Takapu Rd and Wellington station.

Karen Hunter's family wanted to do something good, and lasting, in her name.

After her move to Auckland, the Wellington waterfront property is surplus to requirements.

Capybaras, tarantulas and penguins may be feeling the love this Valentines Day.

Kiwis in Taiwan used to quakes but 'this was bigger'.

Witness says family were very lucky to escape early-morning Kapiti blaze.

Scientists creates unique maps of NZ small towns.

Wellington Botanic Garden stepping up security ahead of February 14.

New city councillor says pattern of abuse in bars and sport is unacceptable.

A mum-of-7 who touched the PM's belly without permission said she immediately felt regret.

State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.

Kotara was arrested after a fight, which police said might relate to an earlier incident.

He considered himself an artist - but the council did not.

Tearing down the Defence Force building is proving more difficult than anticipated.

Local and Central Government should increase the number of drinking fountains.

Passersby rally to clear huge branch blocking the road and holding up traffic.

"It's a bit like Flight of the Conchords, but with Kermit doing Jemaine's part," he says.

Hutt Valley commuters were experiencing delays as long as 20-30 minutes.

PNG PM has asked for an audit to find out what happened to $830,000 from the house sale

"He wasn't taking a short drive with this mattress on his roof, that's for sure."

Most Wellington train services will be offline through tonight's peak traffic.

The voluntary liquidation of a Wellington restaurant has left staff owed thousands in pay.

Jesse Mulligan discovers the joys of Wellington's suburban scene.

The two people are being taken to hospital in a moderate condition.

Applications have opened for relocation grants for overseas and expatriate Kiwi teachers.

Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.

Rescuing dolphins and nearly catching poachers is all part of keeping NZ's waters safe.

Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.