A teenager faces a court hearing for allegedly saying "this teacher is mean as f***" in a public place.

Plans for an expansion of the parliamentary complex in Wellington, which will involve two new buildings at a cost of at least $100 million, have been unveiled.

As demolition starts on quake-hit 61 Molesworth Street, the family who were living there say they're struggling and helpless.

Wellington's wild wind has put the brakes on the demolition of a severely earthquake-damaged office building in the central city.

Final demolition work is set to begin today on an earthquake damaged Wellington office block.

Wellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.

The Government's being urged to extend its earthquake support, to also help the thousands of Wellingtonians out of work.

Event Cinemas and part of the Queensgate Shopping Centre carpark in Wellington is a public safety risk following the earthquake.

The demolition of three buildings in Wellington will be brought forward in light of last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Two of

Part-time workers, casuals and temps in Wellington are unable to get to their jobs, and have no safety net.

Videos have emerged of a police pursuit in Porirua which ends in the driver getting out of his vehicle and running on foot.

Earthquake damage at a retirement village has forced the company to demolish an entire block of 40 units.

Alternative work spaces are being arranged for hundreds of office workers kicked out of the Asteron building. The building, which

Demolition work on the quake-damaged building at 61 Molesworth Street in Wellington central is due to start today, hopefully after lunchtime.

Wanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.

The company that let people live in a Wellington commercial building may face council prosecution.

The Asteron building, at 55 Featherston St, is the latest Wellington building to be evacuated due to earthquake safety concerns.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw has decided to run in Wellington Central again in 2017.

It may be months before inner-city Wellington residents are allowed home.

Prime Property Group is standing by the manager who allowed tenants to live in a commercial building on Molesworth St in Wellington, which is now being demolished.

Wellington's Lambton House building was partially evacuated after a technician found a "potentially hazardous" substance in a lift well.

Last Monday's earthquake should be a wake-up call about the risks commercial building owners overlook when it comes to non-structural items, say experts.

The trampers who died in the Tararua Forest Park were found within 1km of the hut they were heading to, police say. The 39-year-old

Asbestos contamination and a highly unstable building have destroyed any chance of personal belongings being saved from 61 Molesworth St in Wellington.

Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.

Temperatures plummeted below freezing the night two men died on a tramp in the Tararua Forest Park.

Wellingtonians can expect the cordons to stay up for some time around the significantly damaged Reading Cinema car park building in the central city.

The British High Commission building in Wellington has been closed after earthquake damage was found.

Work to demolish a quake-damaged Wellington office tower is expected to take about two weeks, weather permitting.

Authorities have revealed four fruit fly larvae were found at Wellington Airport earlier this month.