Nineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.

The man was spotted swimming fully clothed in Pukerua Bay this morning.

The person has been brought down from the bridge and is in police custody.

Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.

EDITORIAL:Dignity and humane treatment appear lacking in difficult case of Ashley Peacock.

"We have done everything possible to get Ashley out of that place. And still."

A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety

The two men were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.

Tribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.

Judge knows from experience the case cannot continue to court, says law professor.

The parents were let off charges of failing to provide proper care.

There are 58 officers graduating police college in Porirua tomorrow.

Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.

The boy was with a family member, police say.

Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.

Police are particularly keen to speak to a male seen walking in the area at the time.

Nicole Lisa Gee went missing at 10 o'clock this morning.

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

Handcuffed person wearing a Mongrel Mob vest placed under arrest after pursuit.

Don't be alarmed if you spot objects bobbing off the coast of Porirua tomorrow.

A former Porirua man has been found guilty on rape charges from nearly 60 years ago.

Judge Denys Barry reminded the jury people reacted in different ways to sexual assault.

Defence lawyer says it is not possible for the woman to remember so much detail.

There were 11 fire trucks and 40 firefighters battling the inferno.

A shopping centre in the Wellington region is well involved.

The complainant said she "froze" and couldn't find the words to tell him to leave.

Raymond Bradley is said to have confessed during a heated phone call with his son.

The charges are from 45 to nearly 60 years ago, and were against two girls.

NZ hip-hop artist Scribe stands trial today

A man spotted walking down the street with a gun case was arrested by armed police.