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.

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

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

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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.

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

Fugitive pirate who killed 'world's greatest sailor' captured after 15 years on the run.

Comment: The PM's pouting for Vogue, while David Seymour's putting his dancing shoes on.

Gun violence has become a regular occurrence at US schools and colleges.

South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned. Bringing to close a 9 year tenure that has been dogged by corruption scandal.

The gunman has been taken into custody after shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Little evidence to suggest security measures decrease the likelihood of school shootings.

'Horrible day' as fatalities confirmed at Florida school shooting.

Comment: Simon Bridges clearly wanted no distractions as he launched his leadership bid.

NZ Herald: How did Fletcher Building gets its major project bids so wrong?

Fran O'Sullivan and Simon Wilson give their take on National's three-way leadership contest.

Chairman Sir Ralph Norris is stepping down to take responsibility