But it seems it was an innocent letter from an elderly constituent.

Kiwis trust in churches and charities has dropped in the last couple of years.

The car clipped another vehicle before pulling a U-turn and continuing south.

Army experts blow up suspicious package found at Te Papa in Wellington

Married couple, man on bail and disqualified driver arrested at cop stop within 1.5 hours.

A new ANZ card has been causing damage to the parking machine card readers.

The ruru may have flown into a window or been hit by a car.

Tenancy Tribunal told a diplomat owing $20,000 on a Wellington house has immunity.

It is not usual for ruru to sit on the ground in public and allow people to approach.

Jazmine Kupenga thought she was going nowhere until she joined a training programme.

Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.

House sellers across NZ are still cashing in despite some markets cooling off.

It's not unusual for Wellington's weather to be difficult, but not in this way.

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

It has been Laban's life's work to advocate for Pacific people, particularly women.

Auckland has been lauded for its world-class events at a global sporting awards.

Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.

SPCA covers all the animal's costs while it is being fostered.

Wellington spares no expense letting Auckland know capital is world's most liveable city.

The pair argue they wouldn't have followed through with the deal, and it was only fantasy.

The inner walls of the carriages contain asbestos, so they must be buried.

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

Claire Nelson has been cheerfully sharing photos and GIFs on social media.

'"It was hard because the heat is enough to kill you," injured hiker said of ordeal.

Claire Nelson lay in the sun for three or four days with a broken pelvis, unable to move.

Rug up warm - more cold temperatures are expected today and tomorrow.

A councillor found himself in court getting his penis measured with a wooden ruler.

The big man is back in New Zealand and apparently still humble despite the big paycheck.

Hundreds of people can come to the convention to try out new games.