Political Commentator Vernon Tava says the Greens poll slide could accelerate flight to Labour

New Zealanders Alani Lewis and Stefan Coetzee were near to where the van fatally mowed down pedestrians

13 confirmed dead after van hits Las Ramblas crowds in Barcelona

The embattled rapper was the subject of a public police hunt yesterday after he failed to appear in Christchurch District Court.

Set at the spectacular Edinburgh castle the two future kings of the United Kingdom were in attendance

Rollie Heke's father makes plea for his son to give himself up.

The Aaron Smith sex scandal has again erupted, this time on the eve of the Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies

The embattled rapper whose real name is Malo Luafutu was the subject of a public police hunt yesterday.

What are the effects of casually and impolitely not turning up for a booked meal?

R&V founder Hamish Pinkham on this years line up and 15 years with the festival.

On the Fence - Massey University's cool online tool helping Kiwis determine their perfect political party

Gusts of 130km/h hour are set to blast Wellington.

Weather warnings in place for much of New Zealand.

Police issued appeal for information about the 38-year-old's whereabouts.

Rapper Scribe is wanted for drug-related offences.

40 years after his death the king approaches the top of the album charts with his 50 Greatest Hits

A central Auckland high-rise and six other buildings affected by faulty electric cable

Worksafe is appealing to anyone who's had work done by Lyon Electrical to report it

Work is underway to replace dangerous cables fitted in multiple Auckland buildings.

Worksafe's identified 7 buildings affected, including a central Auckland high-rise

Figures released by Westpac show New Zealand's housing market is deflating as calls grow for LVRs to be relaxed

Swift alleged David Mueller groped her before a 2013 concert during this photo-op

Donald Trump features multiple times at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival

Teachers and supporters have turned out to strike at Blockhouse Bay shops this morning.

There's been a 43.5 per cent increase in the volume of unsold Auckland properties.

One Direction's Liam Payne performs "Get Low" in London street

National's boot camps and parent fines look like a desperate grab for attention.

Irony the victor as claims of 'half-baked' policies fly.

Analysis from Herald Business Editor

Brand guru Simon Wedde explains what the political parties are doing right, and wrong, when it comes to getting their message to the voters.