Motorists have been advised to avoid driving through the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville this afternoon.

Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.

Te Papa's Night at the Museum tours are a great way to start an evening exploring the capital's alternative nightlife. Carter Observatory, best reached via the Cable Car, is another engaging night time activity and until October 31, 2011, you can catch New Zealand's most famous kakapo at the Zealandia wildlife sanctuary.

For the first time in 200 years, New Zealand's unique giant parrots can be found in Wellington, writes Jim Eagles.