Sequels to James Cameron's blockbuster film Avatar look set to be shot in Wellington, with the acclaimed director in talks with Weta Digital.

High visibility jackets should be mandatory for officers laying road spikes, a coroner says.

Veteran political organiser Matt McCarten has announced he will contest the Mana by-election.

Warner Brothers have confirmed that they are considering alternative locations in which to film the two Hobbit films.

The Government is leaving the door open to more tax incentives to keep the shooting of The Hobbit films in New Zealand.

Prime Minister John Key thinks The Hobbit movies can be saved and he is going to do his best to achieve that when Warner Brothers executives arrive next week.

Possums, rats and stoats have something new to fear after the Government and the Green Party today announced $4 million in funding to trial self-resetting traps.

A mother is calling for a city council to take action after a falling football goal crossbar broke all but one bone in her son's face.

Wellington Phoenix fans are scamming their way into home games by using children's tickets.

A severe weather warning has been issued as heavy rain and gales are expected to hit areas across the country.

Despite his successful role as a coach for the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming has no desire for the Black Caps' job.