Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

Simon Arcus, a born and bred Wellingtonian, will take up the role in March.

Axe attack sparks review, as experts ask what recent US events mean for New Zealand.

A man has been taken into custody after turning up with an axe to Parliament.

Randy Wolf posted photos of the receipts on Twitter in hopes of finding the author

Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.

The festival opens on Tuesday night with New Zealand music group OdESSA from 8pm.

The person from the United Kingdom tested positive during routine testing around day 1.

There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.

Every week, four people go into cardiac arrest in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.

Shots were fired at Police in Manawatū and Horowhenua on January 4.

Toxic algae has bloomed at Waipoua River, Te Awa Kairangi and at Kaitoke campground.

Restaurant owner and brewer learned first-hand about the "fascinating, catastrophic" fire.

The armed offender allegedly fired a gun at officers responding to the incident.

'If they'd left if for too long, Pukerua Bay would have gone alight.'

Insurance concerns leave Wellington City Council's building consents team short.

History's on tap at these indispensable inns.

A boom box with sentimental value has been stolen from the Mixed Veges rugby team.

Both northbound lanes were blocked due to the reported fire.

A local embalmer says most people have no idea about the funeral process.

The family have been supported with temporary housing, food and clothing.

Nine fire engines attended blaze.

The rescue helicopter was needed twice on New Year's Eve.

Rau Tongia was shot, police have confirmed.