Death toll from Hurricane Irma grows as some islands have been reduced to rubble.

A fiery performance by Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern in the third Leaders' Debate has won praise from some of her harshest critics.

After a string of high-profile sex and alcohol scandals an independent panel says it has the answers to improving NZ’s rugby culture

A man died two days after he was discharged from hospital and dumped in a bus stop.

A coroner's criticised police and the Canterbury DHB for their handling of Neil Jones' death in 2013

Making the most of small spaces and tiny houses trending at this year's Home Show.

Herald Focus goes along to this year's Home Show at ASB Showgrounds

The future of the department store chain's two NZ stores is in limbo

Once considered dull, transport has become a contentious issue at these elections.

"IT" is back - so is the movie as scary as Stephen King's classic 80s novel? We went along to the movie's premiere last night to feel the fear.

Don't expect anything flash from the weather today.

Green Party leader James Shaw answers ten quick fire questions.

36 of the country's best chocolate producers have gone head to head amongst distinguished connoisseurs

Europcar's new fleet of EVs are saving Kiwis noise, money and the environment

Education Reporter Simon Collins explains National and Labour's policies on education.

Jo Meadows' house was one of three struck by lightning near Waiuku during this morning's thunderstorm.

Plumber's mistake stopped family home going up in flames after lightning hit.

It's going to be a wild 24 hours in the west.

Danielle Cormack talks about ChildFund New Zealand's work

Auckland's median house price is down 3.5 percent in a year but the city's biggest real estate company says prices are looking up

Winter is exiting but not without a fight, two cold fronts are setting in this week with the usual results of strong winds and some heavy rain

Vernon Tava analyses the second debate between Jacinda Ardern and Bill English but which leader came out on top?

Springs starts with a bang with heavy rain and winds slamming into western regions.

Labour leader says she expects some within her own caucus to oppose decriminalisation.

US Ambassador has told emergency meeting that US's patience with "is not unlimited".

With dominant internet giants encroaching on existing TV networks, are players like Sky in danger of dying out?

Tribal Huk gang leader calls proposed govt policy "too heavy-handed"

Tribal Huk gang leader says proposed police powers will see gangs treated like terrorists

Brenton Vannisselroy discusses the state of the Warriors' 2017 season and what their future financial plan might be?

Paleo Pete promotes a designer squatting stool as an alternative toilet