Landbankers are standing in the way of building houses, according to Wellington's mayor.

A women-only taxi service will ensure women get home safe in Wellington, its founder says.

About 145 people went to the weekend movie marathon, many armed with pillows and blankets.

Weather for Adele's concert tonight forecast to be worst of star's three Auckland dates.

Shoppers in the big centres won't be able to spend up during Easter stat days.

The man accused of sending sexual messages, pictures to a person he thought was underage.

A health worker says he deeply regrets stealing the drugs for his partner.

Caroline Boyd was passionate about equality and mentoring younger staff, her sister said.

Motorcyclist breaks arm in Rimutaka Hill Rd crash.

Damian Lawson was to stand trial for manslaughter but has admitted a lesser charge.

Auckland has been keen on taking the Rugby Sevens off Wellington for months.

Porirua locals want a mental health respite service moved after an alleged kidnap bid.

A 32-year-old man is accused of trying to snatch a Whitby toddler last week.

Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts because rain is on the way.

Paekakariki man says he felt "breath of death" moments before a muscle car hit a woman.

A crash and a separate truck breakdown in Wellington are causing major delays for commuters.

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

A woman has died after being hit by a car on the Kapiti Coast.

It would have to be one of the most thankless jobs, being the headmaster of a boys school.

The Ministry of Education is ruling out any changes to the teaching of sexual consent in schools.

Untreated wastewater, including sewage, has been released on Wellington's south coast.

Autumn's cooler temperatures starting to settle in - but sunshine continues.

The supermarket chain allocated $100,000 to food rescue charities as well as giving one organisation a one off $25,000 donation.

The ballet will hold performances at the Opera house until St James is open again.

A memorial wall was unveiled to remember police dogs killed in the line of duty.

Wellington College has stood down two students for five days and withdrawn privileges.

Lower Hutt's Queensgate Shopping Centre will reopen fully next month while earthquake repairs continue.

A Whitby father is grateful to his neighbours for helping him foil a kidnap bid.

A 44-year-old man is in custody after an item of concern was located in the foyer of Wellington Central Police Station this afternoon.

A Wellington family is thrilled to be reunited with a "priceless" reminder of the war. Last week police put out a public plea to