Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard

New Gisborne unit prioritises early intervention with two short-stay beds for better care.

It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.

Aspiring rapper was jailed for 'cowardly' murder of a Kiwi man on the Gold Coast.

Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.

A woman called police, 'hearing voices'. When they turned up, they'd been dead for hours.

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel marches converge at Parliament, each with around 500 protesters.

'No place for inappropriate communication', says INZ after staff are disciplined.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.

How one Flaxmere resident's campaign led to removal of a controversial 'H' sign.

The region’s sweetcorn is ready for picking and will be in stores this week.

The event was attended by more than 150 guests.

Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.

Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 11th - 12th. Video / Metservice

The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.

The Government has established a new company to procure replacement ships for KiwiRail’s ageing Interislander ferries today. Video / Mark Mitchell

A Dunedin business reported the theft of 3.75 tonnes of crayfish in October.

More than 22,000 riparian plants and 100,000 natives planted in Waikanae River catchment.

Te Ruanui Poll Dorsets to put up 120 of their rams for sale in last big sale for 2024

Gifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.

Epic bomb competition returns to Hawke’s Bay this weekend at Havelock North Village Pool.

Christopher Luxon, Richard McIntyre, Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins, Tony Cochrane.

A fire has broken out on the second storey of the building in busy downtown Auckland.

'A wonderful day': Basketball event honouring Midge Te Kani brings community together.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will reveal the future of the Cook Strait ferry connection.

Detours are in place.