A former tax agent who didn't pay his clients' tax to the Inland Revenue Department and falsified 250 GST and income tax returns in

Sara Bunny heads over the Rimutakas to indulge in some winter R&R.

A jersey signed by the late Jerry Collins is to be auctioned, with funds raised to be given to Collins' baby daughter Ayla.

The arrest of 10 tobacco company employees and one of their family members is the latest police sting to nab offenders believed to be stealing for the blackmarket.

A woman who crashed her vehicle, killing her young son, has spoken out publicly for the first time.

Investors in New Zealand Oil & Gas are pressing the company to resume paying dividends now that it is profitable again.

Peter Niko, 40, from Johnsonville, also had his name suppression lifted when he appeared at the Porirua District Court this morning.

Police trying to return thousands of dollars worth of power tools to owners.

Wellington is a very easy city to love, and it's just about perfect for a food-and drink-filled weekend getaway.

Community joins search for woman not seen or heard from for two days.

In a tragic turn of events slain police dog Gazza's living legacy has also died.

A woman with a mental impairment has been missing for two days and police now say they hold grave concerns for her.

A baby girl was dead. Police knew who had killed her - but had no proof. So they launched an elaborate plan.

Members of a top Christchurch football club have been blasted for their actions on a flight.

A number of architectural gems, including a bus exchange, garden room and wellness retreat, are on track to win an industry accolade this year.

A petition for an autistic man held in an isolated wing of a mental health unit has garnered more than 2000 signatures in a day.

Passengers travelling across the Cook Strait will have much easier journey tomorrow as rolling waves subside.

COMMENT: For such a wily campaigner Kevin Rudd has left his run late for the world's top diplomatic post.

Seven people have been injured, one critically, in a two-car crash north of Wellington this afternoon.

An oil painting of basketballer Steven Adams is up for grabs on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to the Kapiti Under-15 Basketball Rep team.

A former Upper Hutt College executive has been jailed for two years and three months for stealing $375,000 from the school. Donald

A 78-year-old man who died alone in his Wellington apartment was surrounded by family when lowered into his final resting place.

A rogue baggage trolley set off sprinklers and triggered fire alarms at Wellington Airport this evening.

The teenager reported missing in the Wainuiomata hills has been found safe and well.

A litter of 11 young puppies has been found soaking wet and cold on a pathway after being dumped in Porirua.

A man with a history of rape has failed in his last-ditch attempt to overturn an indefinite prison sentence. In a judgment released

University workers look forward to their community when Casey Meyer is their driver.

A gas main has ruptured in a Wellington suburb leaving 1380 residents without power.

COMMENT: Sideline abuse is a problem everywhere in New Zealand, and good on Wellington Rugby for highlighting how ugly it can be.

If you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.