Stories by Ashleigh McCaull

Big plans for tourism at the zoo may be a victim of Wellington City Council's budget woes.

Retail NZ, Hospitality NZ and the Bus and Coach Association are among those seeking changes to the multi-million dollar project. Audio

A principal weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns. Audio

The vet owner of a Wellington cattery that caught fire has confirmed two cats that remain unaccounted for escaped the building.

The father of four was "obsessed" with fishing and was always smiling, friends say. Audio

A survivor of drink spiking is calling for the country to follow in Australia's footsteps and introduce a test that can detect if a drink has been tampered with. Audio

The artist behind a painting depicting Christopher Luxon in a fleshy tunnel says he is genuinely surprised by its removal.

The man jailed for almost 13 years for killing Phillip Cottrell has been released, despite disengaging with rehabilitation.

Michele Shaw died in a vicious blaze which left her house charred.

A second person is in hospital, and a dog also died in the blaze. Audio

Even the owner of a beloved restaurant says times are tough in the capital.

Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...

Some Wellington residents say work is more productive in the office while others say they save hundreds by working from home.

Residents have reported seeing a 'distressed mother' with a baby in her arms at the Newtown flats where police are investigating the death of an infant.

Ruapehu officials are hoping it will help boost tourism in the region.

Ruapehu's mayor says he will fight till the end to retain the Chateau Tongariro Hotel after it was revealed it could possibly be decommissioned.

Some people stayed with friends after their trains didn't show, while others forked out to sleep in hotels. Audio

As more businesses shut their doors, stores in part of the CBD are contending with road closures for construction work on council buildings. Audio

Peter-Lucas Jones has been recognised alongside some of the biggest tech players in the world.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday at the age of 69, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.

目前全国各政府机构和公共建筑已降半旗致哀，预计下周将陆续有各毛利部落、国际要员等参加葬礼。

The next week will be massive for Māoridom after the death of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio

New Zealand are currently third on the table with 13 gold, 30 silver and 14 bronze medals.

Two fire-fighters saved the lives of people stuck in cars or bed-bound in their homes, even as their own homes succumbed to the rising waters.