Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is located at the southern tip of the North Island. Known as Windy Wellington, it is less-visited than Auckland—410 mi/660 km to the north—and it's a ...

Separated from the South Island ... North Island in New Zealand? Both the Northland and Auckland regions are best to visit from the country’s capital city of Auckland, Gisborne is the warmest and most ...

A strong wind warning has been issued for the lower North Island and parts of the South ... Further north, Marlborough, Wellington, Wairarapa and Tararua can expect severe gales reaching 120km ...