Leave this stuff alone, urge police.

At least five people are reportedly in Wellington Hospital after smoking synthetic drugs.

One of the men has been charged with unlawful sexual connection.

More help is on the way to get Wellington buildings up to scratch before another quake.

The hole has caught many flightless birds - including moa - over thousands of years.

A kick boxer from the Czech Republic says he was framed for drug smuggling.

Fungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.

Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.

The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.

Hutt Valley residents flocked to ask for affordable options in land redevelopment.

There have been dramatic scenes on an Air New Zealand flight today.

Passengers on board were reportedly terrified by the incident.

The 1-year-old boy suffering bruising and grazing to the side of his face.

Two Massey University students have working on the project with someone from Z Energy.

People can now rent or buy Wellington Zoo, Westpac Stadium, and Weta Cave.

War medals and a collection of watches with high sentimental value were taken.

The trials, tribulations and elation of getting pregnant with medical assistance.

Photographer works with 26 Wellington Free Ambulance staff to put together an exhibition.

Salman Alhisaynawi's computer contained 222,704 images and 10,340 videos of abuse.

Anyone with information on Dylan Riley-Strong's whereabouts urged to contact police.

The streets, parks, museums, airport and zoo are teeming with creations from Weta.

The trend in infertility is rising. So what can Kiwis do to improve their chances?

Three children rushed to hospital after swallowing drugs are doing well.

Students may have up to $30 a week extra to spend once public transport fares are reduced.

When plans for Ronald McDonald House dropped, many parents of sick children were shocked.

Today is the final day for the trolleys, with the network being switched off tonight.

The claims brought by the three patients spanned about 13 years.

Jon Gary Edwards appeared in Wellington District Court today and pleaded not guilty.

Hugh Soper was not attacked, but instead fell down a bank, police have said.

Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.