The New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules flew over the Chathams bushfire to help the Fire Emergency services map the scale of the blaze. This shows some of what they've been dealing with. Source: Twitter / @NZDefenceForce

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ended her historic speech at Waitangi by asking those there to hold her to account to prove she earned the right to speak at the marae. Ardern was the first female prime minister to be given the right to speak at the marae after prolonged discussions.

Woman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Dominion Road Hamilton.

State Highway 1 was partially closed this morning near Levin after a crash involving and truck and trailer.

Mike's Minute: Why bother with Waitangi?

Rescuer Simon Chaplin speaks to the Herald about the tragic events on the Awhitu peninsula. Video/Greg Bowker

A new documentary by Rochelle Umaga follows a Kiwi family's emotional journey.

Sharing the Love tells the story of a pregnant Wellington couple who intend to give their newborn baby to relatives in Queensland. Will they get cold feet? Will they be able to go through with the handover?

The NZ International Petanque Open Triples Tournament takes place at the Herne Bay Petanque Club. / Video by Jason Oxenham

Two cars have had a shocking near miss at 100km/h near an intersection close to Whanganui. Supplied

Liz Dotcom, 22, opens up about her relationship with Kim Dotcom.

Video footage shows the scale of the Piha flooding, with water coming up the sand to the paths.

Funny ladies Urzila Carlson and Jackie Clarke demonstrate What Not to Say to someone diagnosed with breast cancer. Source - Youtube/Breast Cancer New Zealand

Marama Davidson has announced she has put herself forward to be a candidate for the co-leadership of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Source - @maramadavidsonmp

Inspector Willie Fanene, Auckland Duty Inspector, speaks to media this morning to give an update on last night's rescue operation in the Waitakere Ranges. Video by Jason Oxenham

Fire service, Police and Westpac Rescue helicopter conduct search and body recovery in Bethells/Te Henga Valley after two young men drowned after they were swept away near the Cascades Falls. Video by Michael Craig

A tourist crashed into the car driven by Trudy Ruka. Video / David Fisher

Bethells Flooding

Hospice helps man who helps a woman who helps a hospice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kelvin Davis accepts the wero after Labour Party members were welcomed on to Karetu Marae on Saturday.

Quinton Hita talks about Te Reo. / Greg Bowker

Collect and grow northern rātā seed with Dean Baigent-Mercer. Source: Youtube / @Forest & Bird

Aerial photographs taken by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) show the scale and spread of a bushfire that is threatening nature reserves in the Chatham Islands.

Police investigating an incident in Queenstown are looking to identify a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Rumours are flying over the future of St James Presbyterian Church in Esplanade Road in Mt Eden.

The Huddleston is part of the Hamilton Gardens now open. Made with funding from NZ On Air

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, pub lunches in The Duke of Marlborough, sandboarding in Northland and basking in the magnificance of the giant kauri Tane Mahuta.

A Chilean tourist has admitted illegally flying a drone through a firefighting operation but is now trying to avoid a conviction.

Auckland Pride Festival returns with a jam packed line-up of colourful festivities and a magnificent and mesmerising array of outfits to boot.