It was a hectic night for emergency services, especially those in Taranaki, the Tasman region and the west coast of the south island.

This result was a big turnaround on its previous $301 million profit.

Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.

COMMENT: Finally a minister wants to improve public transport instead of building roads.

David Walker and neighbours Dennis and Bev Walker are staying in their homes at Rapahoe despite the threat from ex-tropical cyclone Gita. Video Jason Oxenham

Aucklanders are being asked about a petrol tax before knowing where it will be spent.

Rapahoe Bay Holiday Park owner Jan Fletcher says she's "worried sick" about Gita

Locals are stocking up at supermarket before 150km/h winds arrive.

Authorities in Greymouth are making preparations for those who may be left without shelter as Cyclone Gita hits.

Powerful swells, rain and winds are pounding NZ - and there are seven states of emergency.

PM asks questions of intelligence agencies over burglary linked to China research.

Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Gita.

Two wheels, two motors, no emissions, no noise – the Ubco 2x2 electric bike promises to redefine how you ride, work and play.

Kiwi 2x2 e-bike designed to handle steep dirt tracks just as well as flat urban roads.

Malcolm Rewa says he was in a secret sexual relationship with Susan Burdett but the prosecutor says Rewa is lying in an effort explain how his DNA was found at the crime scene.

The cyclone is expected to make a short-lived but potentially damaging landfall in various areas across New Zealand.

There are fears it could cause similar damage to 2014's Cyclone Ita.

A Dunedin woman scored some precious moments on stage with her idol at the weekend.

Native New Zealand plants combined with the latest science, are what the Persian founder of a New Zealand skincare company pins her success on

Soraya Hendesi fused nature and science into the multi-million dollar business, Snowberry.

We help you weigh up the best places to retire in New Zealand.

Math teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School refused to let anyone in, even the SWAT team.

Clean your gutters. Check your pets. Stock those batteries. Cyclone Gita is en route.

Partners Life CEO Naomi Ballantyne talks pay equality in New Zealand.

Moves towards gender equity in New Zealand are taking too long, say business leaders.

How damaging will the storm be when it hits? How long will it last? Is it just a fizzer?

Cyclone Gita is on track to hit New Zealand some time next week - here's what you need to do to prepare.

Old friend of Sir Peter's says justice has been done, but it won't bring his mate back.

The Herald has crunched the numbers and found the top five places to retire to in New Zealand.

Jose Irandir Cardoso was arrested at a routine stop by Brazilian police.