Petone resident says discarded needles can be found on the beach daily.

Mason Pendrous' computer use "increased substantially" before he died, police say.

Wellington's regional council can't rule out going back to the Government for an extension

Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.

A New Zealander made history by becoming the first female commander of a British spy base.

ANALYSIS: Andy Foster changes tune and dodges questions over a second Mt Victoria tunnel.

The A350 will be used on the Wellington-Melbourne-Singapore route.

Ian Cassels: "I wouldn't want to contemplate a city that couldn't keep its word."

It really would have been a lot easier to just be more up front in the first place.

The woman will stay in prison for neglecting her four children.

The skippers regularly exceeded safe speeds near the shore.

Most dog owners say people have pet their dogs without asking for permission.

Northland mum leads karanga at Police college graduation.

Mayoral chains have been exchanged under the cloud of a vote recount.

Chief Ombudsman rules Julie Anne Genter was right to withhold secret transport letter.

Was Green MP allowed to keep controversial letter secret? Ombudsman weighs in.

Tradition is for the outgoing mayor to place the mayoral chains on the incoming mayor.

Chase for a man leads a police dog and handler through mangroves near Whangārei Harbour.

Independent commissioners have made a decision- lawyers now looking over it.

The number of people passing through the airport is expected to double within 20 years.

Police allege teenager targeted stores in Christchurch and Wellington.

A resource has helped to strengthen the relationship between police and sex workers.

A break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend

Police are at the scene.

Man attacked with weapon believed to be crowbar at boy racer event in Wellington

If Captain Cook were here today, would he have second thoughts?