Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

The $8.4 million gallery will be open to the public on Saturday morning.

The police checkpoint was in breach of the Bill of Rights Act, a law professor says.

Hundreds march against sexual violence in wake of Russell McVeagh saga.

Police were acting unlawfully in using the checkpoint to target euthanasia campaigners.

Hobson Street Theatre Company takes The Race to Wellington Fringe

Law students say change is needed to make sure they are safe from sexual harassment.

Wellington Zoo's red panda cub has left its nest for the first time.

A cycling group says adults should be able to choose if they want to wear a helmet.

Language students are almost five times as likely as home sciences to achieve excellence.

Man charged with murder in strangulation death case has been granted bail.

DHB chairs and boards spend almost $1 million of taxpayer money in three years.

The operation focused on the importation and sale of a new Class C controlled drug.

Carline Rex had her 21st birthday two weeks ago. On Sunday it would've been Coral Burrows'

Man accused of murdering Zenith Campbell pleads not guilty.

Mayor wants Cuba St to become a Pride precinct.

Locals are accusing the airline of "killing" their community airport.

Closing arguments in the pension deduction case have begun.

Steven Joyce's retirement opens up a spot for Willis, who missed out in the election.

Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.

The design of a new memorial marking New Zealand and US co-operation was unveiled today.

Recent rain has decreased supply of some vegetables and made them more expensive.

Six people were rescued last night, two that were missing this morning have been found.

Her raw account of harassment stunned. Olivia Wensley is still fighting for change.

Emergency services are looking for a group of rafters reported missing on the Hutt River.

Vigils protest prison suicides after teen dies in cell.

Some parts of the south may be in for rain, but the rest of the country is better off.

Mayor Justin Lester said either ratepayers or motorists would have to pay for the parking.

Naturists will be hitting the beaches tonight for a yearly naked swim under the full moon.

A secret court hearing has generated murmurs between lawyers and journalists.