The rise in the living wage rate is the smallest in five years.

The new streetlights should bring the power bill down from $684,000 per year to $225,000.

Aluminium composite panels similar to those on Grenfell Tower on edifaces in the capital.

The council is weighing up a number of ward changes, including bilingual names.

The signed print comes with a certificate of authenticity, and an eye-watering price tag.

High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.

People are buying bunnies for Easter and getting sick of them a few months down the track.

Hundreds turned out for the ceremony at the Royal Wanganui Opera House

Traffic is building around the country as commuters head home from their Easter break.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

Winds gusting from 80-120km/h and 4m waves made the rescue a 'challenging' one.

Two windsurfers reported to be stuck on a Wellington island are now safe.

Submissions into the inquiry are now welcome.

Former Labour secretary likely to be first and last tried for blasphemous libel

Competition isn't just heating up between breweries but on supermarket shelves as well.

A former Porirua man has been found guilty on rape charges from nearly 60 years ago.

Police were called to the scene on Eastern Hutt Rd just after 2pm.

A newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen

It was argued the product did not come under a section of the Smoke-Free Environment Act.

Judge Denys Barry reminded the jury people reacted in different ways to sexual assault.

Court judgement calls Terry Serepisos "guiding hand" in the disputed transaction.

Council asks locals to help by reporting suspected infections.

PM backs her minister, even though she concedes she knew Parliament was misled.

Five pōhutukawa trees at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park have been vandalised.

Founder of the eight hour working day is remembered as Wellington Trades Hall reopens.

Defence lawyer says it is not possible for the woman to remember so much detail.

The Department of Conservation has described their actions as arrogant.

The Wellington head office was significantly damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake.

Whether or not inmates should have their say in an election is being argued today.

It's hoped about 200 people will show up for the blockade and rally tomorrow.