They were only allowed after last-minute intervention by NZTA's acting chief executive.

Should police be allowed to use secret evidence to defend themselves?

Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.

Only $10,874 was pledged to call it the Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve.

The body was found by the new property owners.

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.

"Their rant isn't about immigration. This is racism."

Diane Calvert says Wellingtonians have had enough of overspending and secret deals.

Joseph William Borton has admitted murdering a woman and violating a 12-year-old girl.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

A scam targeting the country's most vulnerable has returned.

It's not all sunshine and pancakes when it comes to raising Let's Get Wellington Moving.

Staff say they're struggling to get what they're owed.

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.

There are 2.2 million items in Te Papa's collection.

Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.

"They shouted at him: 'Speak English or else go home.' A stream of abuse followed."

He beat her eight times in the cheat, but wants his conviction overturned.

Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.

Prisoner charged with attempted murder of another inmate.

The group are often so cold in their own living room they can see their breath.

The survey showed Kiwis trust levels didn't change after the March 15 attacks.

The wonky smiley face is not the problem here, a brand specialist says.

Minister avoids questions from media asking her to clarify capacity she wrote letter in.

Lorraine Smith avoided a life sentence for murder - how common is it?

The photo shows Mayor Ray Wallace's branded car parked partly across the footpath.

National says Julie Anne Genter needs to get her story straight over secret letter.

Chris Parkin said Wellington had done so much for him, and he wants to give back.

Kalis' body was found after someone called police saying they'd harmed a family member.