Man attacked with weapon believed to be crowbar at boy racer event in Wellington

As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.

Prepare for delays if you're looking to make an early escape for the long weekend.

New Zealand's smallest native bird could soon be flourishing in the capital.

The building is not earthquake prone but tenants still don't know its exact NBS rating.

Andy Foster has turned to the left putting the Green Party-ticket councillor in the role.

Top searches this year include superheroes, the Joker, and 80s costumes.

"It's like taking a family member."

Mike Iafeta was the type of person who would give everything he had for someone else.

Teacher forced 2-year-old to eat a forkload of food.

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.

Money from the auction will go to a charity dealing with endometriosis.

Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit

The final vote count is in for Wellington's mayoral race, and it's a tight one.

"I am employed by the Council to ensure public money is spent carefully."

A job as an extra in the Lord of the Rings was crossed off the list

Passengers had to get off their planes and are being re-screened after the breach.

Authorities remain at loggerheads over the safety of Wellington's rainbow crossing.

NZ's top gang cop has revealed how Aussie groups are changing the face of organised crime.

Victims are now fearful of walking street alone.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a "fire incident".

'It's embarrassing that the PM doesn't realise who her own party is endorsing'.

Police Association boss praises frontline staff for their work in Christchurch in March.