There's something in the water that's getting people complaining to their local councils: fluoride.

Police have launched an investigation after a female patient at a secure mental health facility at Porirua said she was raped by a male patient in the same unit.

A toilet arsonist is on the loose in New Plymouth.

Wairarapa councils will today submit a proposal for a unified Wairarapa Council - separate from the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Disruption to Wairarapa rail services after a train hit a deer near Carterton about 7.30pm last night.

The Government's ignored the New Plymouth District Council's request to exclude the airport and some residential and commercial land from this year's oil and gas Block Offer.

The spot where a 12-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a van near a Napier school is a reminder to other children to be safe - and his mum wants his memorial put back.

While the snow may be lacking, officials at Mt Ruapehu are confident the mountain's skifields will open on time.

Claims that Grey Power has lost its way are forcing some local associations to rethink their alignment with the group.

One person has died after a house fire near Ohakune.

A woman's been airlifted to hospital after she was run down by a mob of sheep.