Meanwhile, Wellington Water said screened wastewater was now discharging to the long outfall pipe again.

A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final.

About 35,000 people came out for Waitangi Day commemorations at Waitangi, including about 700 paddlers.

A Porirua man's bid to escape arrest by boat ended abruptly when he encountered a police catamaran already on patrol.

FENZ received 18 calls during today's strike and 10 cases were in areas impacted by the industrial action.

Two people were found washed ashore, but efforts to revive one of them were unsuccessful.

The owner of Nitro took legal action, claiming the alcohol and energy drink combined was being unfairly targeted.

At Waitangi, the colourful, immersive tent has invited mokopuna, rangatahi and whānau to slow down, reconnect and "simply be".

Festivities continued at Waitangi, after Friday morning's official ceremony.

The boy was reported missing on Thursday night and his body was recovered early Friday.

Gumbaynggirr representatives say Indigenous nations must stay connected as they face similar cultural and political challenges.

Thousands filled the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi for a dawn ceremony. Here's how it unfolded.

Divers and recreation groups are not only worried about the environmental cost, but also the financial fallout.

Emergency services were called about 12.30am on Friday, between the Te Irirangi Drive on-ramp and the East Tamaki Road off-ramp.