Graeme Crosby says motorcyclists wanting to test a bike's power should go to a racetrack.

Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.

The dog bit two children on the legs before running away.

Seriously injured man trapped after vehicle smashes into a power pole near Masterton.

It's not unusual for Wellington's weather to be difficult, but not in this way.

Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.

Police officer who took down a gunman at a busy McDonalds honoured.

Michael Riley was in the office when staff ran in screaming about a gunman at the counter.

Auckland has been lauded for its world-class events at a global sporting awards.

Wellington social housing residents are at risk of more health issues due to temperature.

SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.

Speedcubers solved the Rubik's Cube in lightning speed.

The pair argue they wouldn't have followed through with the deal, and it was only fantasy.

Woman's car stolen while filling up with petrol at Petone service station.

Transgender woman turned down at Wellington women-only gym she was looking to join.

The inner walls of the carriages contain asbestos, so they must be buried.

"Our kids are choosing technology over play. Parents support that because it's safer."

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

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

Hundreds of people can come to the convention to try out new games.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Māori women need a specific sexual violence support service, a community group says.

A man with lollies tried to grab a child near Karori.

Council wants to make new housing development more attractive and affordable.

David Scott says he will not stand down despite being found guilty of indecent assault.

A Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.

Crown argued he pressed himself against an employee at a morning tea.

Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.

The road was closed while police worked to find out what the item of concern was.