Nine people were also caught drink driving as police launched an operation in Wellington.

Myrtle rust detected in Hutt Valley, days after fungal plant disease found in Auckland.

Wellington rail disruption averted as workers and employers strike a deal.

James Swan, 5, is slowly dying of a disorder so rare doctors don't have a name for it.

Two men have been arrested for an attack in Wellington earlier this month.

Man who asked John Key to pay his dinner bill 'had earlier raised suspicions'.

People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.

If you spot a baby bird on the ground, it's not necessarily cause for concern.

Two men were injured, and now one has been charged.

A power company is handing out free energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.

Government waiving its 20 per cent cut of sale gives uni up to $4m extra from sale.

Light rail in Wellington could be fast-tracked after new Transport Minister's comments.

Key routes shut off in central Wellington just before rush-hour traffic.

The man accused of shooting a taxi driver has appeared in Wellington District Court.

Delays after a worker accidentally knocked a fire sprinkler causing an evacuation.

A man will appear in court this morning.

Wellington's mayor agrees to "terrifying" lunch date, to raise money for local school.

Alem Tessema's fear rose as his passengers made him drive in circles.

There's a problem with planning 500m ziplines in Wellington - the weather.

Wanted man described as armed and dangerous, as police hunt for taxi shooter.

Apology after racial remark fails to stop offended team's walk-off.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt.

Taxi drivers are living in fear of violent passengers, says Nishad Hussein.

This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms

Shot Wellington taxi driver speaks from his hospital bed.

Life Flight founder Peter Button created NZ's first dedicated rescue helicopter service.

The taxi driver was shot in the shoulder after a dispute occurred over a fare.

Detection tools were unable to discover welfare cheat investigator's fraud.

Police were pleased with behaviour at the match, but two fans made bad decisions.

The incident occurred in the suburb of Miramar.