The man accused of sparking a bomb scare at the Wellington police station was in court.

Porirua man Aporo Joyce was hit by a car and killed on a pedestrian crossing on Wednesday.

"Extraordinarily immature" conduct has ended with a man's trespass from public meetings.

COMMENT: Age isn't a reason to deny someone responsibility - or be an excuse for behaviour

A Wellington house at risk of collapse has been reduced to rubble in mere minutes.

The cost of living in Auckland and Wellington has jumped significantly in just a year.

A 79-year-old man has died after being hit by a car.

Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.

Not all property owners are keen on the Wellington region's flood hazard info going online

Todd Barclay: National MP, former tobacco lobbyist, and now in the thick of it.

Saving a 20 per cent deposit for a lower priced home now takes seven years in Auckland.

'Rape alley' could finally have a name that doesn't reflect its shadowy past.

Wellington Free Ambulance staff and volunteers practiced installing a triage tent.

This Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.

Houghton Valley School in Wellington has welcomed plans for a $500,000 new classroom.

Traffic from Lower Hutt to Wellington slowed; pedestrian hit in Blenheim critical.

Removing the word "Israel" from a song has left council red-faced.

SH1 is blocked north of Wellington after a serious crash between a car and motorcycle.

Peace Action Wellington protester defends trespass charge in court.

Paraparaumu's 'bionic woman' Helene Kay is walking the half marathon in Wellington.

The council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.

The stepfather who beat up 15-year-old's rapist "was provoked", says judge.

A six-month political crisis between NZ and Israel appears to be over.

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.