Briefings: As well, Auckland has reached maximum capacity, officials warn.

One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.

A behemoth black hole has just been discovered at the dawn of time. It shouldn't exist.

For decades the international community has refused to recognise all of Jerusalem as Israel’s alone.

New report comes with a word of caution against complacency.

What events and people did Kiwis talk about the most this year?

Donald Trump has declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

But many of the hay seeds were planted by National before the election.

QV figures for November show the property market has held steady post-election.

An Auckland vet says three minutes is too long to leave a pet and child in a hot car.

Donations flood in for solo mum who feeds family of four on $89 a week.

Parents and caregivers have been warned about the dangers of leaving children and pets in locked cars. Video / NZ Herald

An Auckland teacher aide who feeds her family of four on just $89 a week has been flooded with donations since she opened her books to financial scrutiny.

Residents claim the Bay of Plenty Regional Council knew the river bank could burst.

If you think New Zealand butter is expensive here, wait until you see what it sells for in supermarkets in China.

Globally-traded butter prices have fallen 25 per cent since September.

We tried out two methods for cooling your room.

The vast majority of Kiwi retirees will be reduced to living off the pension alone after just ten years of retirement, according to a new report by the Financial Services Council.

Things did not exactly go to plan for Amazon.

NIWA explains what's driving the temperature up so early this Summer.

The number of house sales in Auckland fell 20 per cent on the year in November.

As temperatures soar in New Zealand, here's how to keep your house cool.

Mother's warning to others after drugs led to 22 years of mental illness for son.

After much speculation, the e-commerce giant has officially launched its Aussie website.

Another glorious day is in store across the country.

Getting more women into leadership roles could boost the economy by $900m a year.

Westpac’s found 49 per cent believe the lack of talent to be the biggest barrier to diversity in the workplace.

"Unmanned" stores are booming in China - should Kiwi workers be worried?

Allegations and defences have swirled over Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's past.

‘Staffless’ shops are changing the way the Chinese shop – so how do they work and what impact will they have on kiwi shoppers and those who work in retail.