A Russian rocket's booster failed shortly after liftoff in Kazakhstan - forcing a Russian cosmonaut and a US astronaut to make a harrowing emergency landing. / AP / NASA

The stakes here are enormous.

System failures could result in patients walking out of high-risk facilities.

A leaked report reveals ageing security systems in urgent need of upgrading at Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital.

Dominion Rd is becoming a testing ground to see how the public feel about light rail.

A countdown of the best movies to come out in the first half of 2018.

Dominion Rd is set to become a testing ground for Labour’s $6 billion light rail programme.

A series of incidents where ships have run aground or struck rocks has prompted the Transport Accident Investigation Commission to add the issue of ship navigation in particular waters to its watchlist. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Senior Constable Scott Quate receiving his Police Association Bravery Award, for rescuing a couple from the Waikato River. / Video by Mark Mitchell

After a 43 year suppression order was lifted, The Herald can now report on recidivist offender Colin Mitchell's rape of a woman in 1973 just after he turned 15.

Modern trams could be extended from Westgate to Kumeu to cope with rapid growth.

Samoan health authorities have stopped all children's vaccinations in the island nation after the deaths of two toddlers.

Starship medical director Dr Mike Shepherd talks about steps the Auckland District Health Board is taking to prepare for Thursday’s nurses’ strikes.

Kiwi sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke speak after receiving the NZ Order of Merit at Government House. / Video by Michael Craig

WorkSafe said the person died yesterday.

Trapped Thai coach may have to spend an extra night in the cave.

Temuera Morrison talks through his new movie and why shooting on the Gold Coast sealed the deal.

It’s unclear if all five left will be rescued at once later today, or if divers will stick to retrieving four per day.

Four boys and their coach remain underground after four more successful rescues overnight.

Death of a British citizen, caused by nerve agent, comes at a particularly sensitive time.

COMMENT: Planning control not enough to ensure good marina land uses.

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has come up with a radical plan to rescue the soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand.

"NZ children could live shorter lives than their parents."

Auckland Council has plans for the Takapuna Golf Course.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor visit Bryce and Julie Stevenson's farm at Bideford, near Masterton, which is recovering from Mycoplasma bovis. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Wally Haumaha bullying claims: Three women left police Head Quarters.

The Commerce Commission has filed charges against Spark for misleading and over charging customers.

Joke threat of ban upsets English fans ahead of Thursday's semi-final.

Divers successfully rescue four boys but have to leave the remaining eight and their coach behind for now due to low oxygen tank supplies.

They allowed themselves smiles, but there was no cheering among the exhausted rescuers.