It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.

A mother of a boy with surgery planned today faced the stress of the sudden change.

It plans to build a marine research and education facility.

Jay has been detained in near-isolation for 19 years at the Mason Clinic.

Emergency services found him unresponsive on Lucknow St at about 4pm.

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.

Plan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.

Simeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.

OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.

The quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.

Police are seeking information to identify a man sought as part of an investigation.

The U.S. steps back on Ukraine intelligence aid, Auckland fire continues, and nursing training sees a boost.

Police urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.

The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

NZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned

News snippets from the Far North.

The Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.

Smoke from the fire reached as far as St Heliers due to changing winds.

She said the van came within inches of hitting her car full of children.

3D bioprinting creates tissues and organs using living cells and biomaterials.

The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

New Zealand is the best at rugby, is ice hockey domination next? Reporter Jack is hitting the rink to find out why Kiwi kids are flocking to Canada’s national sport.

The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.

One survivor was beaten so severely he thought he'd been hit by a bus.

'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'

Summer's been all about wedding bells and hard graft in training for inspirational leader.