Aucklanders staying home this long weekend are being warned to keep away from the central motorway network or face major delays.

An outbreak of a potentially fatal dog virus spreading through Massey and Swanson has veterinarians afraid the highly contagious illness could spread to other regions.

The owner of a textiles factory partially destroyed by an accidental blaze says no jobs will be lost in the wake of the disaster.

Recruitment processes at Southland Hospital are under review after a locum radiologist was stood down because of his error rate three weeks after he began work on December 1.

A community magistrate is understood to have been travelling with the man accused of a fatal hit and run.

Is Prime Minister Julia Gillard dragging her heels on making good her bet with John Key over the Rugby World Cup?

Wellington'st most loathed car will be reined in and reviewed after public outrage.

Owner of a Hastings company destroyed by fire have been forced to lay off 44 staff after finding their insurance policy did not cover wages for loss of business.

A Red Checkers pilot who made a forced landing in his aircraft metres from the Desert Road was walking around "quite calm" when emergency services arrived.

The multimillionaire Chinese investor behind a successful bid for the Crafar farms has another purchase already lined up and being considered by the Government.