Police investigate the death of Wellington "street personality".

Most of the country should see rain this weekend, but the temperatures should be mild.

The bylaws have been in force for years, but it seems few may have heard of them

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

Wellington's infamous tyre slasher has been let out of prison after appealing.

Police have released photos of a man they want to speak to in relation to an armed robbery

Almost 2500 people felt the 3.8 quake

A caregiver has been sentenced after taking photos of an elderly client in the shower.

The man accused of sparking a bomb scare at the Wellington police station was in court.

Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.

Not all property owners are keen on the Wellington region's flood hazard info going online

A new policy is making it difficult for pole planters to get on site for their work.

A man found guilty of vigilante tyre slashing wants out of jail and home detention instead

Wellington Free Ambulance staff and volunteers practiced installing a triage tent.

Houghton Valley School in Wellington has welcomed plans for a $500,000 new classroom.

Two men will appear in court today after allegedly threatening a man in his home

Traffic from Lower Hutt to Wellington slowed; pedestrian hit in Blenheim critical.

Mary Berrington's family cling to the grainy CCTV footage of the last time she was seen.

A man who assaulted his stepdaughter's rapist says the rapist "faked" a head injury.

Paraparaumu's 'bionic woman' Helene Kay is walking the half marathon in Wellington.

Elisabeth Easther talks to the managing director of Kapiti Island Nature Tours.

The council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.

The stepfather who beat up 15-year-old's rapist "was provoked", says judge.

New Zealand's inner cities are a hot bed for violent crime, police statistics show.

One, short moment can change someone's life forever, says the mother of an assault victim.

A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.

Second penguin death in as many months shows owners aren't watching dogs, says council.

A witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.

Demolition of Defence House should start soon and be completed in early 2018.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.