Scientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.

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

Plane buffs are devastated after bad weather forced the cancellation of Wings Over Wairarapa, but none more so than the organisers.

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.

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.

Five homicides within 15 months involving acutely unwell mental health patients have led to an overhaul of health systems following a critical review.

The police officers in charge of the man left forgotten in a court cell this weekend are "devastated".

Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as a power-packed, mid-week weather system hits.

A Wairarapa couple spent $45,000 on a tiny house that downsized their living quarters and upsized their happiness.

Multiple severe weather warnings and watches were issued yesterday as a cold front looks set to put a dampener on summer.

An elderly man reported missing from Martinborough last night was found dead this morning, police say.

Two people escaped serious injury after their car and caravan veered off the road and crashed down a bank yesterday afternoon.

South-westerlies dominating the country this summer will continue to deliver wind and cloud to large parts of the country today.

The elderly Wellington grandmother missing after going for a run yesterday has been found.

They are the 19 names that make up this holiday season's high toll. Behind every name is a story, and family left grieving.