Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.

Paul Te Hiko came out of the house with an axe, the Crown said.

Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.

The 45-year-old appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning on the charge.

Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.

The photo shows Mayor Ray Wallace's branded car parked partly across the footpath.

Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.

Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".

Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.

Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.

There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.

One of the infected people travelled on the Johnsonville train line on June 18.

The taxi driver was left with facial injuries and a cut hand.

Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.

Harpreet Singh, 31, was left with a broken nose and a large gash to his hand.

A 33-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery.

There are traffic delays due to the crash.

Warren Nelson's body was found in bush in Naenae this morning.

Several staff were injured by the patient, who was on a "rampage".

Eugene Baker has admitted the gruesome murder.

Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.

New Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service to be equipped with Wi-Fi.

The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.

The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.

Dylan Sims says it's time the focus was put on his parents and their wedding dream.

Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.

A givealittle page has been set up to help Jenny Rodgers' children.