A proposal to charge commuters to park at Wellington's bus and train stations could drive people away from public transport, some mayors say, but a pro- public transport lobby group is in favour.

Six60 can't wait to add some musical history to Eden Park's long tradition of huge sporting achievements, and say those opposed to the idea - including former PM Helen Clark - are welcome to come to the show.

A police officer in Canterbury has been injured while responding to a family harm incident this afternoon.

Two people have been arrested after stealing a car, throwing glass bottles at police and evading officers this morning in Hawke's Bay.

It's been just over a year since the government advised all New Zealanders travelling overseas to return home because of Covid-19.

A competitive sports skydiver is dead after an accident in Mt Maunganui this morning.

A group of boaties on the West Coast have been airlifted to safety after their boat crashed into a bridge on the Taramakau River - between Greymouth and Hokitika.

A man taken to hospital in a critical condition following the fatal stabbing of two people in Auckland yesterday is also in police custody.

Advocates for foreign backpackers say tailoring the tourism industry to suit high-end travellers will hinder the already struggling sector.

The race is on to reach Pasifika communities to counter the spread of misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine.

The Anglican Bishop of Christchurch is not ruling out that at least 80 former students of Christ's College were victimised or abused while in its care.

Fixing Napier's brown water problem could take two decades and almost $300 million, a new report has revealed.

A man and woman were found dead with what appear to be stab wounds at an address in Epsom, police say.

The mother of a seven-year-old boy diagnosed with untreatable epilepsy wants to see more money put into using the keto diet to treat the condition.

The Tourism Minister is considering raising the levy overseas tourists pay to enter the country, and says he wants tourists to be spending about $300 a day.

Air New Zealand believes its latest destination will be a significant opportunity for New Zealand and Australia.

Jay Lingman, accused of murdering Auckland man Denver Chance and hiding his body in a freezer, says he shot the man because he feared for his life.

The lawyer for a prominent businessman accused of indecent assault has told a jury the complainants wanted to bring down his client, and made up the allegations.