A West Auckland couple have been jailed for keeping their children “like caged animals” in a case of abuse and neglect described by a judge as “despicable and sickening”.

Some of the intense drama surrounding the meeting was caused by the President himself.

Dargaville-born Milan Mrkusich, best known for his abstract works, has passed away.

A new tax has exclusions but everyone, including Kiwis, may pay more on an existing levy.

It will soon be more expensive to visit New Zealand as tourists face a new $25-$35 tax and others face higher visa fees under proposals aimed at raising money for infrastructure, conservation and immigration costs.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

The Hits’ Paul ‘Flynny’ Flynn talks about the importance of exercise and diet for a happier life.

The tourist industry wants to benefit from a proposed international visitors levy.

A memorial service is being held to remember the more than 70 people who perished in the fire in the London high-rise.

State house owner and manager Housing New Zealand Corporation is work with businesses to develop 23,600 new Auckland residences of which 11,000 will be state houses and the rest affordable, free-market places.

The cost of your ASOS order, buying your daily coffee, fruit and veggies and filling up on petrol is set to increase.

Auckland Council members have a role ready made for dissension.

COMMENT: I would fool myself that I wasn't stacking on 15kg every six months.

COMMENT: 'No surprises' rule has been corrupted by Governments beyond original intention.

Survivors, bereaved families and people around Britain marked the Grenfell anniversary.

Will Prime Minister Winston Peters win the hearts of business leaders - or break them?

Business consultant Kevin Jenkins looks at what the cannabis law change might mean.

Mantra for Sam Cane and company is to prepare for anything and assume nothing in capital.

Elite Parking Services cite "goodwill" for refunding grieving mother, but refuse friend.

Westpac Helicopter share stories where donated blood on-board saves lives.

Steve Hansen has again been forced to defend the tackling technique of his players.

Fieldays Innovations Centre houses the inventions that will shape NZ farming for years to come.

A grieving mother is the latest clamping victim – minutes after she went to give a statement about her dead son at an Auckland police station.

The woman's wheel was clamped while she was talking to police about son's sudden death.

New Zealand has a new national house price record of $562,000, up 5 per cent or $27,000 annually.

The All Blacks are experimenting with something they haven't tried for three years.

COMMENT: Singapore summit had more pageantry than substance.

COMMENT: The politics and personal motives driving the discontent on council.

Trump's halt to military exercises could make the summit a success.

Details on new ways to tax foreign visitors are due out later this week.