St John blames a big spike in call-outs in the past two months on a batch of the drug with violent after effects.

A James Cook High School student was taken to hospital after being assaulted on school grounds.

Daniel Olliver and Scott Duganzich were presented citations for bravery at Avalon fire station today, for rescuing a woman who had fallen feet first seven metres down a cliff face. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Silversea Cruises managing directo Adam Armstrong speaks about the luxury travel brand. / Video by Greg Bowker

A James Cook High School student has been taken to hospital after being assaulted on school grounds.

Police say a person is assisting with their inquiries after the assault on school grounds.

50 billion burgers are sold in America each year - with McDonalds selling 75 every second.

MetService warns that the cold weather we've been experiencing isn't over yet.

The Olympic medallist lost a short battle with cancer.

Freezing temperatures and southerlies sourced from Antarctic means it's time to bundle up.

Kiwi launch the first step in world marketing campaign for China's 'national liquor'.

EDITORIAL: One teenager Denver Woolley owes his life to the helicopter heroes.

The twin brother and mother of boy swept away in the Cascade falls tragedy speak for the first time.

Teen talks for the first time about the Cascade Falls tragedy that killed his twin.

He's the controversial, larger than life web mogul and she's the young law student.

Climate change puts animals with white fur in danger as it leaves them vulnerable.

A tourist tax is looming but the Government says it will listen to industry feedback

Bill before Parliament could see paramedic attackers jailed under new law.

Airlines fear a planned new tax on tourists will load costs on them, force up ticket prices for all passengers and could lead to some carriers dropping certain routes, or no longer flying to New Zealand.

1020 assaults on St John ambulance officers across NZ have already been reported this year, which includes almost 300 physical assaults.

The global company that runs Spark Arena is keen to help build a new stadium next door.

Smales Farm on Auckland’s North Shore hosted New Zealand’s Silicon Valley for Techweek 18 showcasing some of the country’s most innovative tech success stories.

'Mental calculator' Dr Amit Garg can solve complicated square root questions faster than you can type it into your calculator.

The AA said a competitive market made it more attractive for smaller brands to expand.

Ladi6 and Noah Slee were among the big winners of the night.

Is it fair to clamp a car in a 2-hour parking spot in less than 40 minutes?

The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.

MYOB futurist in residence Keran McKenzie looks at tech trends shaping the future

Watch the shocking moment when a 21-year-old attacks an innocent victim, because he was 'bored'.

The 33-year-old describes the “invasive, painful and depressing” treatment since she and her father were poisoned on March 4.