Disdain for facts is "the greatest threat to our civilisation" says British physicist

Professor Brian Cox argues that a lack of education and distrust of facts is the greatest threat to modern society

Tens of thousands of people were left without power and hundreds forced to flee their homes and camping spots after wild weather battered the South Island.

COMMENT: It's now clear Wily Winston had no plan to form a coalition with National.

Review: The latest phone from Huawei could be a strong challenger to Apple's iPhone.

Wild weather means an unexpected day off for some schoolkids.

Tech reviewer Glenn hart puts the Huawei Mate 10 through it's paces.

The winners of Fashion in the Field talk about their outfits.

A British professor says anti-vaxxers are a "threat to civilisation".

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters takes legal action against nine people he believes helped leak pension overpayment information.

GM of Auckland Racing Club walks us through his tips for a successful Melbourne Cup Day.

Auckland Racing Club CEO walks us through the Ellerslie celebrations.

No longer a thing of science fiction, Professor Brian Cox talks about our next steps as a civilisation.

All Black legend Sir John Kirwan has put his rugby boots back on in an effort to change lives and give hope to disadvantaged young kiwis.

Sir John Kirwan puts his muscle behind a new tv show changing lives through rugby.

Popular astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox believes we could be mining in space very soon

Professor Brian Cox is baffled by the anti-vax movement.

What NOT to do if you value your money.

She lay bleeding and trapped in her car - but the thieves weren't there to help.

Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, opened fire inside a Texas Church, killing at least 26 people.

There are less than four weeks until summer but a low pressure system in on its way and with it wind, rain and even snow.

Authorities found a chilling Facebook post on the Texas gunman's page.

South Auckland company Eco Stock turns waste into jobs.

The church pastor was out of town for the weekend.

At least 27 people are dead after a gunman opened fire during a Sunday morning service at a Texas church.

A step-by-step guide to guarantee that you'll lose money on the Melbourne Cup.

The pastor and his wife were away that day - but his 14-year-old daughter was there.

EcoStock deals with eight double-decker buses of food waste every day.

The only privately-owned island in Cavalli group is on the market.

The first artificial or man-made island at the Coromandel's $1.5 billion Whitianga Waterways will be opened tonight.