New Zealand's inner cities are a hot bed for violent crime, police statistics show.

One, short moment can change someone's life forever, says the mother of an assault victim.

A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.

Second penguin death in as many months shows owners aren't watching dogs, says council.

A witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.

Demolition of Defence House should start soon and be completed in early 2018.

From today an active front will begin to cross the South Island, moving north.

Historic photos of rugby tour in Europe in 1970s on display before Lions fans arrive.

An earthquake-damaged house is threatening to collapse.

Tonight's rugby - and most of the country - should stay dry over the next two days.

A vote on legalising euthanasia could be closer than predicted.

Staff at WCC council-controlled organisations will now be covered in the living-wage drive

The illegal tenancy was only discovered following the November 7.8 Kaikoura quake.

Council looks to building owners for housing solution

Rex Tillerson said the US record on climate change is unparalleled. Is he right?

The All Black's baby is due in December.

Poor weather and multiple crashes on motorways are causing headaches for holidaymakers.

The man pushed the woman over and put his hands down her pants, police say.

The person is being taken to Wellington Hospital and is breathing.

Southbound lanes have been blocked in Wellington this afternoon.

The race was on as Kmart opened its doors to eager shoppers in Petone.

A video of PM Bill English appearing to ignore a kids' haka performance is online.

Water quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.

Investigations are looking into the possible causes and consequences of the contamination.

Schools are being advised to offer "gender-neutral" uniform, toilet and changing options.

A group of constables took some time to shoot hoops with Lower Hutt youth today.

Dogs will see penguins as prey and can kill them in just a few seconds.

Tertiary students say an extra $20 a week in housing grants will help pay for bus fares.

It's going to be a wet one across the country.

Jailed man a knight of the realm who was 'unfit to stand trial', argues lawyer.