A ward at Middlemore Hospital will contain an extra 30 beds to curb the winter rush.

Where we're at with KiwiBuild.

The Herald takes a look at a three-bedroom and a four-bedroom house that are almost finished in Papakura.

There are "significant weaknesses" in the way New Zealand banks govern and manage conduct risks, and changes need to be made, according to the FMA and Reserve Bank.

The Court of Appeal has ruled the internet tycoon is eligible for extradition to the US.

Bazley report is mere 'window dressing', says former lawyer.

Lawyer Catriona MacLennan disappointed with Dame Margaret's findings, says it doesn't go far enough

The report found junior lawyers and other young staff were encouraged to "drink to excess”.

A "work hard, play hard" culture of excessive drinking is being blamed for alleged incidents of sexual harassment at law firm Russell McVeagh.

Teachers at Roscommon School say they love their jobs but want to own homes and start families.

Day one of the National Dog Show kicks off in Porirua. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Phil Twyford, Housing and Urban Development Minister, has just revealed the terms and conditions of the new scheme aimed to develop 50,000 new Auckland homes.

In a World Cup of surprises, England provided the latest by finally winning a penalty shootout.

Dreamworld is empty and the park's boss has quit. But it won't hurt the parent company.

Parisian-style cabaret gives New Zealand dancers a chance to sparkle and shine.

Winter is taking its toll on New Zealand house values.

Thai authorities eye options such as coaching trapped youths to swim out.

The Government is holding its nerve as business confidence continues to fall.

A crowd of around 350 people is gathering on New Plymouth's Ngāmotu Beach, waiting for transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson to arrive on his record-breaking solo journey.

Petrol companies expect over-the-border fuel sales to increase.

Tourism New Zealand's 100% Pure campaign came under fire from international media who claimed that it misrepresented the country's environmental record.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins speaks on the prospect of PPTA teacher's strikes and what pay rise the government might be prepared to pay them. / Video by Mark Mitchell

"Lots of my friends told me not to do it. Even my mum said don't do it," says Hayes.

National Leader Simon Bridges announces that National MP Jami-Lee Ross has taken a break from Parliament for 'personal health issues'.

Sam Hayes has been crowned the champion of Dancing with the Stars New Zealand, after an intense two-hour grand final.

Research suggests fees in New Zealand are far higher than in Australia and the UK.

Retailers rethink their use of Paywave technology (filmed in 2018)

Joshua Williams said he didn't plan the theft, he simply saw the toes and took them.

Newspaper where five killed has received emails celebrating killing of five journalists.

COMMENT: Helicopter complaints are elitist, arrogant tosh that perpetuate stereotypes.