Wellington Region

Days before the new testing is to start, police warn drivers who refuse roadside drug testing may face significant fines,

Predator Free Wellington says efforts to eliminate predators have led to increased numbers of kōtare (kingfisher), pīwakawaka (fantail), riroriro (grey warbler), and tūi being observed.

Property, motorbikes and bank deposits are being stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer.

A new emergency preparedness guide developed by, and for, disabled people, has been unveiled.

Filmmaker James Cameron will be in the capital with actors Cliff Curtis and Sam Worthington for the premiere of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash.

Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the home team cruised to victory.

The region needs to plan a response to the call for simpler more cost-effective local government or risk changes being "imposed" upon them, Andrew Little says.

Breathe | Mauri Ora opens at Te Papa this weekend and uses an immersive experience to explore the rhythm that cultivates and connects all life - breath. Audio

Animal control officers in Wairarapa councils were kept busy with nearly 1200 dog-related call outs during the last financial year.

A woman is being treated for smoke inhalation but a firefighter says all other occupants are accounted for.

Follow all the cricket action from Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Flights are not affected but local residents are advised to close windows and doors and stay inside if possible.

Police are investigating.

Wellington City councillors revoked the decision to knock it down, made by the council last year.

The baby was taken to hospital by family but police queries have "uncovered contrasting narratives on the circumstances".

After a complaint, two scales the airline used to weigh carry-on luggage have been found to be non-compliant.

Potential new owners for Erskine Chapel have until this afternoon to put in their bids to buy it.

Hutt Valley Police are appealing for information after a masked offender brandishing a firearm approached bar staff at Quinns Post bar.

"We're ... getting swamped out here. We've lost fuel tanks. Please advise," the caller said over crackles. So where are they? Audio

The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash.