Buckets and sandbags should soon become a thing of the past at Isel Park’s archives research and collections facility as plans for a $12 million city centre build come to life.

Despite the removal of most mandates, a group has attempted to start a 14-day protest in Wellington against Covid-19 restrictions.

A person has been seriously injured following a crash in Richmond.

Scott Robertson's side have scraped home against a side who may well be one of the better outfits to prop up a Super Rugby ladder after six games.

They had to tackle themselves to a stand still, but the Crusaders did just enough to keep the Highlanders winless.

About 20 firefighters and five trucks were attending to the 16-hectare blaze.

After a lifetime of stomach pain, nausea and eventually restricted breathing, 14-year-old Taylor Doyle shed tears of happiness when she woke up from surgery.

Scoreless second half as Crusaders cling on to beat the Highlanders despite a late sending off.

One of the most successful athlete-coach relationships in New Zealand sporting history is over.

It's a big month ahead, including Nicolas Cage at his cagiest, Paul Verhoeven's controversial nun and a doco on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Witness says the pedestrian, a 17-year-old, was bashing at the window of a car before it "lurched backward" and sent her flying.

REVIEW: Anyone who rates Home Alone amongst their favourite films really should give this a try - these septuagenarians are even funniner pranksters.

Among a pile of thrilling finals at the Maadi Cup, Dunstan High School’s Pipi Horan’s effort in the U17 single was among the best.

The sharemarket started April with a loss, despite the small gain managed by top stock Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Police have a warrant to arrest David Tuitupou for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm with a firearm.

On a dramatic day of domestic cricket dominated by Covid-19, Auckland has won the Plunket Shield with help from the Canterbury weather.

Sexist abuse and threats can have a chilling effect on democracy and deter people from taking part in political conversations, an expert says.

They were meant to be "light-hearted" social media posts but a follower of the controversial church leader took offence and complained to police.

Most Auckland drivers have a clear run home ahead of a sunny weekend.

Public consultation is set to start on the controversial rules. While some elements are set in stone, there are aspects the public can influence.