Wellington police are hoping to reunite a war commendation with its rightful owner.

NZ-led study's findings bring new hope that the species may be more resilient than originally thought.

The property company that rented office space to a family to live in faces a claim for the $6000 rent the family paid.

A five metre boat and its crew of three were stranded when the vessel's propeller was entangled in a Cook Strait fishing net.

The New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence must now find a new headquarters for hundreds of staff.

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

Wellington Council and sculptor Neil Dawson are at odds over destroying his art work.

It'll be a beautiful day in most parts of the North Island today.

Being doused in fuel was a "very serious situation" due to its flammability.

Wellington streets that became notorious for tyre slashings, could soon get parking changes.

The news Annette King is quitting politics has been greeted by disappointment from the Rongotai electorate. King is stepping down

The last of the Reading Cinema car park building was brought down on Tuesday.

Airline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.

Stephen James Smith will be given third shot at freedom.

A surviving NZ stamp from the cancelled 1949 royal tour will be sold.

Porirua's mayor stresses the shooting incident "had nothing to do with Porirua".

Court of Appeal rules Wellington Airport safety areas need a second look.

The man fatally shot by police in Porirua on Sunday morning has been named.

The police union is hitting back against suggestions a Taser could have been used instead of a gun.

Wellington's top cop is backing the officer who fatally shot a 44-year-old man.

Police say they responded appropriately to the situation where a Wellington man was shot dead.

For every sanitary product bought by a company, another will be given to a high school for free.

Rider flown to Wellington Hospital after crashing on Karori mountainbiking track

An expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.

Some people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.

Levin teenager Erin Buckland was stunned to meet and train with her Black Cap heroes in Wellington.

The alleged sexual assault occurred on the footpath outside the Taita shops on High St, police say.

Justin Lester hopes the council can develop affordable homes for first home buyers.

Driver trapped in cab after live wires come down on a truck.