Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little

Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has decided to place an observer on Wellington City Council following its decision to reopen its Long Term Plan. Video / Mark Mitchell

The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.

Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.

It comes as Labour calls for investigation into how the original complaint was seemingly moved into spam folders after it had been read by recipients.

David Seymour tasting the new school lunches before speaking to the media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks on the demands from youths who occupied the rooftop of their youth justice facility. Video / NZ Herald

The Criminal Bar Association fears the impact the bill will have.

The apology will take place on November 12.

Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.

Police have raided a massive commercial cannabis operation at two locations in Orakei, Auckland. Video / NZME

World famous penguin competition back for seventh year.

Roscommon Rd is closed, diversions in place and motorists should expect delays.

NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.

Green Party speaks to the media

The U-turn forced on Una Jagose is disgraceful

Orchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.

Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.

Commuters should expect delays and cancellations due to 'overhead powerline fault' -AT

Thompson’s Track could be North Island’s most beautiful trail, cycle group says.

Emergency services rushed to Manukau Police Station shortly after midnight.

Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison honoured

A link road on Wellington's Transmission Gully is about to be ripped up.

Police, along with youth justice facility staff, remain in negotiations with several youths after they gained access to the roof of its Wiri facility last night.

Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of an infant in Lower Hutt who has come to be known as Baby Ru. Video / Wellington Police

Fire caused extensive damage to Berkenhoff lodge in November 2022.

The murder trial for Yanfei Bao begins as children in youth facilities continue to rebel against those trying to help them. The NZDF continues to keep a close eye on their ship.

Labour demands an inquiry into tax cuts for HTPs.

The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.