If you spot a baby bird on the ground, it's not necessarily cause for concern.

About 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Two men were injured, and now one has been charged.

A home designed by renowned architect Gordon Moller is on the market for the first time.

An early morning deep rumble in the earth and then a jolt woke thousands.

Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.

A power company is handing out free energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.

Government waiving its 20 per cent cut of sale gives uni up to $4m extra from sale.

Light rail in Wellington could be fast-tracked after new Transport Minister's comments.

Key routes shut off in central Wellington just before rush-hour traffic.

Wellington's mayor agrees to "terrifying" lunch date, to raise money for local school.

Alem Tessema's fear rose as his passengers made him drive in circles.

Police have been speaking to Dylan Nuku's family as they try to track him down.

The group ask whether sea levels must rise before Wellington gets zero-carbon transport.

There's a problem with planning 500m ziplines in Wellington - the weather.

Wanted man described as armed and dangerous, as police hunt for taxi shooter.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt.

Shot Wellington taxi driver speaks from his hospital bed.

Life Flight founder Peter Button created NZ's first dedicated rescue helicopter service.

Drunk fan taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after bid to invade the pitch.

Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.

The incident occurred in the suburb of Miramar.

Emergency services are responding to the two-car crash just south of Paekakariki.

Wellington's first cat cafe comes with a twist; you can take the cats home with you.

Gusts of up to 90kmh are expected in the Auckland region today.

The penguins are getting the VIP treatment on their road to recovery.

The textiles could create a calming effect for those with the disorder, she said.

Police arrested one man after shots were reportedly fired during a second altercation.

The man had been admitted to the respite house after trying to engage with children.