Lauren Dickason jury given a majority verdict direction by judge

Landing plane allegedly targeted by laser at Wellington Airport

A man has been charged over the incident last night, which involved two aircraft.

Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of 'dangerous' winds

Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.

Council, police investigating park worker's alleged pūkeko attack

Auckland Council said the staff member would not be working at the park while the matter was investigated and would "focus on other park-related work".

Two police officers bitten by dog in Rotorua, one requiring surgery

Police were making an arrest in the Bay of Plenty last night when they were attacked by a dog.