Wellington CBD high-rise evacuated over suspected gas leak

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.

Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island

MetService meteorologist John Law said there would be more strong winds and heavy rain in store for the weekend.