The pilot was prescribed sleeping tablets and anti-anxiety medications.

Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.

More than 100 new Wellington retail workers will get to avoid the daily commute.

Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.

The eyes of the world were on them four years ago.

A fast food giant is dishing out its most iconic burger for free today for a limited time.

Police say driver fled as they attended family harm callout.

Police want people to take more precautions with their vehicles.

Six police officers have been recognised for their bravery during the Porirua siege.

The dog bit two children on the legs before running away.

Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.

Nineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.

The man was spotted swimming fully clothed in Pukerua Bay this morning.

The person has been brought down from the bridge and is in police custody.

Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.

EDITORIAL:Dignity and humane treatment appear lacking in difficult case of Ashley Peacock.

"We have done everything possible to get Ashley out of that place. And still."

A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances around the man's death.

Pilot Rick Lucas said the interim report writers had jumped to early conclusions.

Judge knows from experience the case cannot continue to court, says law professor.

The parents were let off charges of failing to provide proper care.

There are 58 officers graduating police college in Porirua tomorrow.

Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.

The boy was with a family member, police say.

Youth Court education officers cut youth reoffending by almost three-quarters.

Police are particularly keen to speak to a male seen walking in the area at the time.

Nicole Lisa Gee went missing at 10 o'clock this morning.

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

The announcement comes less than a week after an assault on a Wellington parking warden.