Residents preparing for a second hammering, less than two weeks after Irma

Hurricane Maria has torn through Puerto Rico and headed for the Dominican Republic​

The quake - the country’s second big one in two weeks - has collapsed buildings and killed at least 55 people

A midwife reprimanded over a heartfelt Facebook post has been inundated with support.

Using captive bolt gun to put down dogs is 'acceptable', says ministry.

The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a temblor that killed thousands.

Hurricane Maria grew into a Category 3 storm with forecasters warning it's likely to grow.

Nicole Porter, from Chile, abandons New Zealand over bad joke.

Just like Avatar, Toruk is beautiful to behold but lacking some crucial substance.

Cirque du Soleil has announced its brand new show called TORUK - The First Flight, based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Footage of a dog being euthanised sparks debate over the use of captive bolt guns.

Invercargill City Council under fire for use of captive bolt gun.

There were no Powerball winners in Wednesday's Lotto draw, meaning $30 million will be up for grabs this weekend.

Social Housing has been the spotlight because of the rising numbers of homeless.

Wayne Smith talks to Tony Veitch about his remarkable tenure as assistant coach of the All Blacks

Rei covers a Scribe classic as part of Maori Language week.

Save yourself and your mates on and off the pitch - know the simple signs to easily beat life-threatening concussions

Green leader James Shaw has "no real concerns" about his party getting into Parliament.

Tony Veitch talks with Mark Watson about Israel Folou's recent views on same sex marriages

Police believe around 20 people may have died from synthetic drugs.

Tony Veitch and Mark Watson explore options for All Blacks against the resurgent Boks

NZ waterways need a clean up.

We put Labour's tax delay announcement under the microscope to find out what it means for voters and where it leaves National with just 9 days until the election

New Zealand's feistiest young political minds against Leighton for this standoff.

Warmer temperatures might lull Kiwis into a false sense of security while a remarkable front marches toward the country

He's made fun of her in the name of political satire - and now Paula Bennett has hit back.

There were no Powerball winners in Wednesday's Lotto draw.

The deputy Prime Minister says she's "absolutely proud" of taking single mums off welfare.

Who wants to cut numbers, and who doesn't?

What would you do if you won tonight's Lotto?