HSBC launches record low 3.69 per cent two-year home loan rate.

PM Ardern says the Govt will make 'no efforts' to get Mark Taylor out of Syrian prison.

A Kiwi who joined Islamic State and is detained in a Syrian prison could face legal action in New Zealand, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Earlier: The Government will ban ticket scalping, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today.

Earlier: The suspension of Lime scooters in Auckland has been lifted. Lime will be required to report "serious safety incidents" anywhere in the world to Auckland Council within 48 hours.

Earlier: One person was on board but made it out safely. The aircraft involved belongs to Auckland Seaplanes, based at the Sealink Base North Wharf in Freemans Bay.

Will Trafford sits down with Anne Gibson to discuss the collapse of the Mainzeal construction giant.

Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.

Earlier: Air New Zealand said its first-half net profit dropped by 34 per cent to $152 million in the first half to December.

Earlier: Cordons are still in place following a second fire that broke out in the Nelson region yesterday afternoon.

Comment: It might help temper Shane Jones' ego if Air NZ stopped granting his every wish.

Minister for Biosecurity Damien O'Connor speaks to the Herald on the new fire in the Tasman region.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said multiple crews were on their way to a blaze near the Moutere Highway.

Hugh Jackman is in New Zealand and has made a surprise visit at AUT in Auckland.

Hugh Jackman is here and he's already making an impression.

Latest on $10m plan to build 90.3m long concrete extension off Queens Wharf.

Hearings into controversial waterfront 'dolphins' begins.

Earlier: In the Kiwi Easter treat stakes, the Cadbury Creme egg has long reigned supreme. But could this be the year Cadbury one-ups itself with a new creation?

The Herald reveals if this new egg-block mashup trumps the legendary Easter original.

Earlier: The latest update on the Lime scooter ban

Earlier: Finance Minister Grant Robertson on China, tax and volatility

Earlier: Yesterday it was reported that Air New Zealand would be slashing domestic airfares by up to 50 per cent as part of a strategy to stimulate its domestic market.

Earlier: PM Jacinda Ardern's on the Tax Working Group's report

Earlier: Two men are scheduled to appear in court today after allegedly attempting to smuggle 110kg of methamphetamine and two handguns into New Zealand inside golf cart batteries.

Earlier: Is it time for first-home buyers to move to the regions?

Comment: Credibility is on the line.

Cyclone Oma has swerved away from New Zealand, leaving in its wake a drizzly nuisance.

Earlier: Lime scooters - gone by lunchtime?

Weather update - heavy rain to hit Auckland