The tropical storm which tore through Tonga overnight is expected to hit Fiji around 6pm.

COMMENT: English will be remembered for his humanity and intelligence.

The leader of the Opposition has resigned.

Cyclone Gita now en route to Fiji after devastating parts of Tonga.

The company can only have 660 bikes on the streets under current licence but has 1,500 more due to arrive.

"There's only one person fighting here...Sarah's only said the nicest things about her".

Cyclone due to hit from 2pm on island on which highest point is only 10m above sea level.

Cyclone Gita's ferocious winds tore roofs off buildings, downed powerlines and heavy rain caused extensive flooding.

Severe weather hinders emergency services from responding to calls for assistance.

Wild winds fell trees and force water into homes as tropical cyclone hits tiny nation.

Industry divided with many unclear where line will be drawn.

COMMENT: Bias about NZ having superior builders is naive.

Have Aucklanders got the message with dozens of high risk swimming warnings in place across the region's beaches? Video / NZ Herald

Canvas reviewer Kim Knight reveals her top picks for 2017.

Warm, muggy weather will continue this week before Cyclone Gita possibly hits New Zealand

Property editor Anne Gibson explains what the trading halt means.

NZX-listed giant Fletcher Building is talking to its bankers and wants more time in a trading halt, indicating major losses and possibly breaching its banking covenants.

Over 100 beaches, rivers and streams in NZ currently have swimming restrictions in place.

Liam Dann investigates what the ailing international economy means for you.

Royal bride-to-be's aspirations were once rather different, according to Wendy Williams.

"Let me make this VERY clear. You are not my family. You are not my friend."

All parts of New Zealand will get rain today and people are warned to watch for flooding.

Musk created one the best outdoor ads ever made, while Doritos got slammed for lady chips.

COMMENT: Stock market turmoil? Keep calm and carry on, writes Liam Dann.

COMMENT: A four-day week is intoxicating and liberating and wonderful.

The PM opens up about the lengths she and Clarke Gayford went to to keep it under wraps.

The drizzle will continue until the heavens open up again tomorrow.

The Herald together with Restaurant Hub present the Canvas edition of our first ever restaurant awards.

Rooftop outdoor dining, 2770 carparks and an Uber pick-up area are features planned.

COMMENT: Waitangi confirmed Māori are content to be back in the Labour family.