Lydia Ko says her arrangement with the coach who oversaw her rise from a five-year-old into a world-class golfer could not last, now she was living in the US.

In our final weather video for 2013 we bring you the latest forecast for Christmas Day across New Zealand, plus the prediction for the days following. There is some good news for farmers and those who need rain water – but holidaymakers may question the timing! We also take a look at a great photo from Toronto Canada, following freezing rain there earlier today. Plus – the Live Santa Tracker is back at WeatherWatch.co.nz!

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko and her long-time coach Guy Wilson have split. Wilson has overseen Ko's rapid rise to the top of the women's game.

Let's use present momentum to develop sectors that have the potential to transform New Zealand's economy.

The pressure on Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer has eased after it was found that a free trip he took to Port Douglas was declared in the council gift register in 2011.

Editorial: If the IRD is known for unilateral and unexplained actions against its targets, Customs inhabits a peculiar twilight zone at the border.

The Herald has walked the docks to catalogue the opulent visitors to the City of Sails.

The parents of an American teenager missing at sea on the stricken yacht Nina are vowing to stay Downunder until she is found alive.

Residents of an inner-Auckland pensioner flat complex are shocked that their landlord Housing NZ is trying to interest developers in a real estate deal.

Where should Ross Taylor sit among New Zealand's finest test batsmen? Right up with the best, quite clearly.

'Tis the season of comfort and joy. But if your weekend is looking crazy, uncomfortable and joyless, here are our tips for de-stressing.

The week before Christmas is the busiest at Auckland Airport. We spend 24 hours at the entry gate, witnessing the drama.

The spotlight on Len Brown's transgressions has flushed out yet another culprit in the shape, ironically, of Cameron Brewer, one of the Mayor's chief critics.

Auditor-General Lyn Provost is the right person to take inquiries into Len Brown's relationship with the SkyCity hotels and casino operator to the obvious next stage.

Chris Philpott unveils his top 10 television shows for 2013.

Amid calls of "shame on you'' from the gallery, Auckland Mayor Len Brown was thrown a lifeline by his councillors when they voted to censure him but did not hold a vote of no confidence.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown says his council's decision to censure him today was "fair but very firm" and appropriate.

At first it's hard to comprehend exactly what it is we're looking at.

On a street in a suburb of the South African coastal city of East London is the unusual sight of a big brick wall with the slogan Mighty All Blacks.

Major changes to Seven Sharp will have a ripple effect through other TVNZ shows and the radio industry.

TV One's evening current affairs show will one day be looked back on with embarrassment, writes Colin Hogg.

Experts say planned construction good for buyers despite use of some prime areas.

Less than a week after injuring her shoulder taking down a man with a sawn-off shotgun, an off-duty policewoman dived into a river to save a girl from drowning.

Planning on checking your emails from the beach or bach this summer? You're not alone. New research finds Kiwis are among the most hooked on work during holidays.

Don Brash, the man who forced Rodney Hide out of his job as Act leader, approached him recently to urge him to return to the party leadership.

I'm considering signing my kids up for KiwiSaver, in part to get the $1000 kickstart but will also make regular contributions.

This letter was written after a gin-induced rant, which included the throwing of the writer's arms into the air in despair at the fact ladies don't love themselves and their bodies enough.

British shoppers have noticed that their favourite Anchor butter tastes different - with the explanation being it's no longer from New Zealand.

A teenage girl police believe was beaten at home was forced to hide her facial injuries behind a burqa while Muslim community members allegedly hushed up the abuse.