Police respond to linked domestic incidents in Auckland

Auckland's local food safety info bylaw could be allowed to expire

A review found that Auckland's food bylaw was no longer fit for purpose, with one councillor saying it's no longer required.

Frustration growing as City Rail Link opening date still elusive

Officials are still refusing to specify even what month the country's biggest infrastructure project will open.

Wellington church locks doors after items stolen from altar fail to return

"We pray for those who have taken the icons and request that you would return them... no questions asked," a note on the door read.

The prank costing Invercargill City Council $5000 a year to fix

Council general manager for water services Matt Keil said the clean up process was undertaken about 50 times a year by staff - time that would be better spent elsewhere.