Stories by Ashleigh McCaull

Stanley Welch reflected on his time in World War II, living in London during the Blitz, and his encounter with former US president Dwight D Eisenhower.

More than 1000 people from 59 clubs all over the country have gathered in Porirua for the event.

Midday mass churchgoers in Wellington want the next Pope to carry on the legacy of Pope Francis by helping those in need, while remaining politically savvy.

More Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of marae, says the Funeral Directors Association. Audio

Four vehicles, including three police cars, were rammed during the incident in Lower Hutt.

They say the transition to a new employer has led to skilled workers leaving the job.

The Greenpeace activists are opposed to Fonterra's use of palm kernel from South East Asia.

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.

The children suffered multiple broken bones, lacerated internal organs and one had brain bleeds.

Police say the death has been referred to the Coroner.

There are now 32 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Wellington region.

A New Zealander stuck on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean due to Cyclone Alfred says has no idea how he will return home.

Organisers say despite previous disruption to Auckland and Christchurch events, they're looking forward to turning the capital into a massive rainbow this month.

A Wellington rugby club that lost permission to sell alcohol says while the decision is disappointing, it remains committed to operating responsibly.

More fish are being caught in the seas around Wellington., and the La Nina weather pattern could be partly responsible. Audio

Simon Watts has encouraged local governments to get in touch before submissions are needed for each council's Water Services Delivery Plan on 3 September.

"I just got up, filled with adrenaline and just ran...I made him get out of the car, told him get out, stay there, wait for the cops."

It is a wet start to the day for most of the country as MetService issues a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the lower South Island.

Fire and Emergency says the investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.

The new skate spot has already drawn more skaters than the Melling park it replaced, says mayor.

Its boss has apologised and says the entity has "lost sight" about its customers getting value for money.

The educator, who died aged 95, worked all of her long life to help advance te ao Māori, nephew says. Audio

Locals have been left disappointed at the loss of the ferry, which was hailed as a groundbreaker at its launch. Audio

Lower Hutt's new Popeyes shop is proving to be so popular waiting customers are spilling onto the road.

The founder of Te Pāti Māori was proud of gifted rugby player Pakaitore Turia whose death was announced yesterday, a former chief of staff says.