A record number of kiwis are looking to the trades to build a career but it's still nowhere near enough to meet industry demand

Is the effervescent tide about to turn on our craft beer obsession?

Spirit drinks are on the rise as seen in Auckland’s Vodka Room

Wind, snow and rain set to create chaos on both islands

Auckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.

Donald Trump junior was forced to release an email chain that show him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton.

Donald Trump jnr's emails point to willingness to deal with Russians to defeat Clinton.

Read Donald Trump Jr.'s full emails about meeting a "Russian government attorney".

'Worst teacher shortage for 30 years' as schools struggle to fill multiple vacancies.

Revenge porn a growing trend and a crime

Snow is falling in Central Otago as the anticipated wintry blast hits the far south.

Laura McGoldrick speaks to the Warriors ahead of their Friday night clash against Penrith.

The coldest week of the year begins to take hold.

Some elderly residents evacuated from a troubled retirement village in Auckland won't go.

A Tauranga priest has filed a defamation claim in the High Court.

Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.

Priest sues Catholic Church for defamation, over racial harassment, exploitation claims.

Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.

London Fire Brigade has sent eight fire engines and 60 firefighters to the area.

Snow and rain is on the way for most the country.

Once considered the richest nation in South America, Venezuela is now ravaged by record inflation, food shortages and deadly protests.

There have been jubilant scenes on the streets of western Mosul after Iraqi forces drove ISIS militants from some of their last strongholds.

Iraq Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi has declared victory over the Islamic State in Mosul.

COMMENT: After a good result in petrol price inquiry let's take a look at food costs.

Table tennis shows a new side of Green Party co-leader James Shaw.

The disturbing global trend of life-like sex dolls has hit NZ.

Photojournalist talks about being a Lions fan

Four friends from Sri Lanka are here to cheer on the All Blacks.

All Black fandom has hit a new high with Big Daddy Jimmy Love turning his support into music.