Signs in te reo in a Kapiti Coast town have prompted a graffiti complaint to the council, but the Otaki artist behind them says the real problem is racism. Read...

Emergency services are at the scene of a car crash in Mamaranui, north of Dargaville.NZTA said the serious crash happened on State Highway 12 near Mamaranui Rd. SH12 is closed between Omamari Rd in Maropiu and Babylon Coast Rd... Read...

New Plymouth`s mayor has taken issue with the city`s MP over comments about its largest tertiary education provider being happy to carry on as is after so far missing out on funding for a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its facilities. Read...

An entrepreneur visiting Invercargill wonders if crowdfunding in Southland has not become popular because of a disconnect. Read...

Poto Williams says she is disappointed with police after Ombudsman slams agency over clean cars. Read...

Motorists are advised to avoid SH12 as emergency services are expected to be at the scene for some time. Read...

A locally acquired case of Covid-19 has been detected in Sydney, the first since a couple returned positive swabs in early May. Read...

Wellington is moving ahead with plans to ban cars from four main `golden mile` streets - Courtenay Place, Lambton Quay, Manners and Willis Streets. Read...

Private vehicles will be removed from Wellington`s Golden Mile within three years, with continuous bus lanes and 75 per cent more footpath space set to replace them. Read...

The brother of a famous war general is buried in Eastern Cemetery but his grave has not been visible for more than 20 years. Read...