Missing Wellington 14-year-old found 'safe and well'

'Destructive' gales to lash Canterbury, red strong wind warning issued

MetService warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.

Council rethinks controversial coastline access ban

The council’s initial proposal, which was heavily opposed, was to temporarily restrict all access to a paper road in Cape Palliser for three years to allow the land to regenerate.

Exhibition offers rare window into Ans Westra's world

'Washday at the Pa, A Survey' is the first of what will be annual exhibitions of the late photographer's works.

Wgtn trains resume after passengers stuck due to downed power cable

Passengers were given "emergency toilet supplies" during the 3.5-hour wait.