A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.

Some planes due to arrive in the capital city have been diverted or delayed.

Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.

"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.

Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.

The farm's current owner found it in her vegetable garden while weeding her tomatoes.

Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.

Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.

Sedo Leti reacted 'spontaneously' to the racist comment.

Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.

Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

Simon Arcus, a born and bred Wellingtonian, will take up the role in March.

Randy Wolf posted photos of the receipts on Twitter in hopes of finding the author

Tara Simonyi said she woke to the sound of her front door opening.

Lower Hutt cafes and eateries will be serving up their most decadent drinks this month.

Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.

The first working week of 2021 will be a good one for most people in New Zealand.

The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital

An NZTA spokesperson said some main routes are likely to be busy later today.

The children living in the home were traumatised by the rats.

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.

Every week, four people go into cardiac arrest in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.

The set of carvings were gifted to the organisation by inmates at Rimutaka Prison.

Shots were fired at Police in Manawatū and Horowhenua on January 4.