It was the Domestic Goddess who was on trial in the Isleworth Crown Court (and in the Court of Public Opinion), rather than her former personal assistants, writes Paul Thomas.

Wet weather, a serious crash and the post-Christmas rush combined to bring bumper-to-bumper congestion on long sections of highways.

Labour's David Cunliffe faces a conundrum - how to convince New Zealand voters it's time to break away from the "old economic orthodoxies" when the data shows the country is poised for a relative boom, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

These domestic shorthair tabby kittens are playful and loveable. They get along well so would love to be adopted together.

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.

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.

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.

Matt Cairns just wanted to go for a quick swim to cool off before he got married on a sunny Gisborne Saturday.

When Santa packs his sleigh in the next couple of days, it's fair to assume he won't be needing a lot of space for parcels for one Len Brown.

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.

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.

When your life is affected by a chronic disease, living each day as normally as possible is very important.

A woman who was told she was terminally ill has extra reason to celebrate this Christmas - her doctors now say her cancer has gone.

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

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

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.

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.

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