Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.

A kick boxer from the Czech Republic says he was framed for drug smuggling.

Fungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.

Wellington is due for wind gusts up to 140km/h overnight, the MetService says.

The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.

New Zealand's 52nd Parliament has opened

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives us a sneak peek into her new office

Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.

Hutt Valley residents flocked to ask for affordable options in land redevelopment.

Passengers on board were reportedly terrified by the incident.

A man getting early morning takeaways left with broken jaw after group attacked.

The 1-year-old boy suffering bruising and grazing to the side of his face.

Two Massey University students have working on the project with someone from Z Energy.

People can now rent or buy Wellington Zoo, Westpac Stadium, and Weta Cave.

The trials, tribulations and elation of getting pregnant with medical assistance.

Photographer works with 26 Wellington Free Ambulance staff to put together an exhibition.

Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.

Six innovative, environmental solutions have made it to the finals for the challenge.

The streets, parks, museums, airport and zoo are teeming with creations from Weta.

The trend in infertility is rising. So what can Kiwis do to improve their chances?

Bird reportedly flew into plane's left engine soon after takeoff.

Three children rushed to hospital after swallowing drugs are doing well.

Students may have up to $30 a week extra to spend once public transport fares are reduced.

When plans for Ronald McDonald House dropped, many parents of sick children were shocked.

Today is the final day for the trolleys, with the network being switched off tonight.

The claims brought by the three patients spanned about 13 years.

Jon Gary Edwards appeared in Wellington District Court today and pleaded not guilty.

Hugh Soper was not attacked, but instead fell down a bank, police have said.

Harry Burnard ran a personal best yesterday, but he won't be back running for a while.

Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.