Greenpeace has intercepted the world's biggest seismic blasting ship, Amazon Warrior.

More than 500 people felt the quake shortly after 1am

The body of the diver was recovered from the water by a local boat.

Heavy rain is expected across NZ this week in the wake of Cyclone Debbie

Investigation launched after 33-year-old Carterton man dies in mental health respite unit.

A health worker says he deeply regrets stealing the drugs for his partner.

Motorcyclist breaks arm in Rimutaka Hill Rd crash.

Will Wairarapa's people support amalgamation? Made with funding from NZ On Air

Elisabeth Easther speaks to Katie Farman, from Destination Wairarapa.

A protest over police attempts to tighten gun laws has alarmed the Police Association.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

Can’t understand Te Reo Māori? Hakarongo Mai can help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.

A six-month rise in meth-related motorcycle burglaries has led to the creation of a new task force in Wairarapa.

The Police Dive Squad has completed a search in the Manawatu River after a missing man's car was found parked nearby. Constable Gareth

Christopher Neal was last seen in Pahiatua on Monday evening.

Wings Over Wairarapa organisers say they are gutted to announce that today's air festival and night shows will be cancelled due to bad weather.

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

Grown men cried on hearing news of death of popular young man after a summer afternoon swim.

High winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.

Unsociable hours can make chefing an unpopular profession, but some of New Zealand's best chefs are determined to help youngsters

Heavy rain has undermined part of State Highway 53 near the bridge over the Tauherenikau River.

The weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.

Troubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.

Thieves have targeted veterinary supplies in an early morning ram raid in Wairarapa today.

The woman who died in a two-car crash on a bridge near Eketahuna, north of Masterton has been named as 46-year-old Nicola Dawn Dryden.

What's in store weatherwise for the upcoming long weekend?

A woman has died and another is seriously injured after a two-car crash on a bridge near Eketahuna this morning.