Stories by Ashleigh McCaull

The children suffered multiple broken bones, lacerated internal organs and one had brain bleeds.

Police say the death has been referred to the Coroner.

There are now 32 cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Wellington region.

A New Zealander stuck on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean due to Cyclone Alfred says has no idea how he will return home.

Organisers say despite previous disruption to Auckland and Christchurch events, they're looking forward to turning the capital into a massive rainbow this month.

A Wellington rugby club that lost permission to sell alcohol says while the decision is disappointing, it remains committed to operating responsibly.

More fish are being caught in the seas around Wellington., and the La Nina weather pattern could be partly responsible. Audio

Simon Watts has encouraged local governments to get in touch before submissions are needed for each council's Water Services Delivery Plan on 3 September.

"I just got up, filled with adrenaline and just ran...I made him get out of the car, told him get out, stay there, wait for the cops."

It is a wet start to the day for most of the country as MetService issues a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the lower South Island.

Fire and Emergency says the investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.

The new skate spot has already drawn more skaters than the Melling park it replaced, says mayor.

Its boss has apologised and says the entity has "lost sight" about its customers getting value for money.

The educator, who died aged 95, worked all of her long life to help advance te ao Māori, nephew says. Audio

Locals have been left disappointed at the loss of the ferry, which was hailed as a groundbreaker at its launch. Audio

Lower Hutt's new Popeyes shop is proving to be so popular waiting customers are spilling onto the road.

The founder of Te Pāti Māori was proud of gifted rugby player Pakaitore Turia whose death was announced yesterday, a former chief of staff says.

Fire and Emergency are warning people to beware of products with lithium batteries purchased over the holiday period.

Fire and Emergency is warning holidaymakers to have a plan and be prepared in case of a wildfire when travelling around the country.

Support from the community will see 20 loaves of Vonz Kaukau's bread added to an Upper Hutt foodbank ahead of Christmas.

"Put it this way, you can't taste it anymore," one resident says. Audio

Armed police remain on site of the property where the killing happened. Audio

Vonz Kaukau, a Mongrel Mob member of 27 years, has gone from living in his car to running a flourishing rēwana bread business. Audio

Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene. Audio

It comes in a string of closures across the capital including bakery Myrtle and Burmese restaurant Mabel. Audio