SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.

Wellington spares no expense letting Auckland know capital is world's most liveable city.

The pair argue they wouldn't have followed through with the deal, and it was only fantasy.

The inner walls of the carriages contain asbestos, so they must be buried.

The person has been brought down from the bridge and is in police custody.

Claire Nelson has been cheerfully sharing photos and GIFs on social media.

'"It was hard because the heat is enough to kill you," injured hiker said of ordeal.

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

Hundreds of people can come to the convention to try out new games.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Members of the Wellington public aided police in tracking down the three teenagers.

Māori women need a specific sexual violence support service, a community group says.

A man with lollies tried to grab a child near Karori.

David Scott says he will not stand down despite being found guilty of indecent assault.

A Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.

The road was closed while police worked to find out what the item of concern was.

Object that pressed into her was 'four or five inches long', says complainant.

Fifty people on board Air NZ flight circling Tauranga Airport with landing gear problems.

Woman accusing David Scott of indecent assault says she felt awkward and disgusted.

The upgrades will include 1274 new poles and 38km of overhead wires.

The cyclist was unsure if it was a possum or rat at first glance.

A trial for the alleged kidnapping has begun in Wellington this morning.

Trying to look after the planet is costing businesses more than they bargained for.

Six people lost their lives following crashes around the country this weekend.

Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.

Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.

The teenager was one of six people crammed into the stolen car.

It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend

Reserve Bank building in Wellington to reopen next week following asbestos discovery.