Kiwi businesses are preparing to roll out the red carpet for royal visit next week.

Joshua Forman also said his stepfather needed to have his head cut off.

An under the influence driver damaged several cars and may have broken a pedestrian's leg.

Bus operators and a union spokesman are addressing a select committee this morning.

Road closures on SH1 on Friday lead to purchase of winning Lotto ticket.

The council says it is not in discussions over the fuel tax.

She will host Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at a Wellington cafe.

The singer has been fighting to keep his name secret since April.

Xion Flaws walked for hours through painful gorse bushes after going missing on Sunday.

Bus drivers in Wellington have delayed strike action until Thursday citing legal reasons.

10-year-old Te Awanui is recovering well after a skull fracture and brain injury.

Mother thanks searchers after 12-hour ordeal.

Postcard creator Mark Baigent talks operating in a market with "horrendous" competition.

Zion Flaws went missing from earlier this evening and there are concerns for his safety.

Retrial ordered after police slip-up sees murder trial collapse

Kalais was born on September 26. His teenage parents are now preparing for his funeral.

A victim of Stewart Murray Wilson's says police failed to take her allegations seriously.

SH1 north of the city will be closed until at least 8pm.

The woman was reported to have been swimming towards Carter Fountain earlier tonight.

The High Commissioner said it was"highly inconsistent with New Zealand values".

As kitten season begins, the SPCA are looking for fosters.

Angelo Brown saw the woman faint onto the tracks, and sprung into action.

By sharing the private call between him and Bridges, Ross could find himself in trouble.

Jami-Lee Ross MP might have a plan to his destructive attacks on his former party.

Cyclists will have to give way to passengers getting on and off buses.

Buyers were warned they couldn't go inside - but now it's not being sold at all.

Waitomo Group is delivering much-needed competition to Wellington.

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has issued a message of support to the embattled MP.

Police are reporting the incident occurred around 7pm and involved a motorbike.

Bridges wouldn't answer certain questions put to him by Heather du Plessis-Allan today.