Gaylene Dickason loves whitebaiting. A degenerative condition has been robbing her of her sight but over the last few years she has been teaching her friend everything she knows about whitebaiting so that with her help Gaylene will be able to continue doing what she loves.
Murray Deaker, an undisputed giant of sports broadcasting, has blown the final whistle on his career of more than 20 years.
One of NZ's largest home builders says new loan restrictions have cost it 24 new-home builds in the first month alone - and it expects more as the policy bites.
When the British tried to break a young Robert Mugabe, they piped cricket commentary into his cell. There's probably a good reason they chose that sport.
In need of an extensive paint job and a garden makeover, this run-down three-bedroom Grey Lynn villa has sold for $1.215 million.
New Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.
A "carrot" rather than a stick should be used to encourage people to move to ultra-fast broadband and keeping slower internet prices higher is the wrong way to get them to switch.
Heavyweight boxer David Tua talks to nzherald.co.nz Video Producer Steven Orsbourn about the challenge of the Ustinov fight, the comparisons to the Lennox Lewis title fight with a pre-fight injury and the tactics of fighting a much larger and higher ranked pugilist; and what happens if he loses the David v Goliath bout to resurrect his career.
In a candid interview, former international cricketer Lou Vincent opens up about the mental health issues he faced while representing his country.
Len Brown spoke of the love and support of his wife Shan Inglis after being sworn in as Mayor of Auckland last night, but there was little connection between the pair.
An Auckland man is furious his pre-approved home loan was withdrawn less than 24 hours after he called his bank and was assured the deal was sound.
A controversial image of a strike-breaker will be removed from a waterfront history panel and replaced with a wharfie.
In part one of a two part interview Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks to Business Herald aviation reporter Grant Bradley about changes he has introduced. Part two will address the Government sell down and arrival of the 787.
An artwork depicting controversial strikes on Auckland's waterfront 100 years ago has been covered up ahead of its removal this morning.
They died side by side - sending a final text expressing fears for survival. Today rescuers have been able to winch the pair off Mt Taranaki.
The Labour Party conference in Christchurch this weekend looks set to approve a remit that will require its list to "fairly represent" gays and lesbians among candidates.
Broadband battle Part 1 of a 4 part inquiry Tomorrow: Will intervention transfer wealth from consumers to Chorus? Coming up: How intervention in the copper market affects the ultra-fast broadband scheme
Inmates moving through the country's new $300 million prison will be able to track their path to freedom.
Children's Commissioner Dr Russell Wills has decided to publish his own annual stocktake of child poverty after the Govt spurned his call to publish official measures and targets.
The conditions have been atrocious. Mr Smith and some of his team, him grey with fatigue and his hands still not fully functioning, ponder at how she could have lasted so long.
Every New Zealand classroom will soon have access to digital devices - opening up huge learning opportunities, but also a risk of another "digital divide".
A grand hilltop estate with sweeping views over Tauranga has hit the market with a $12 million price tag - and a $400 fee just to take a tour.
The judges called it "extraordinarily rare", and the picture of a leopard anemone adrift in the sea has earned Richard Robinson of the Herald the title of New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year.
He was the new arrival with an impressive CV who burst onto the political scene hoping for a future with the National Party. But his naked ambition and role in the Len Brown infidelity scandal have left him high and dry
Market players say Meridian Energy's initial public offer price is fair and reflects the lessons the Government has learned from its listing of Mighty River Power.
Jared Noel has just one wish before he dies following a five-year battle with cancer: to see his yet-to-be-born daughter.
The electoral gods could well be shining on Conservative Party leader Colin Craig as the electorate boundaries are changed in the wake of the census.
A cause credited for putting educational computers in the hands of millions of children across the world will come full-circle for one of its Kiwi-born founders today, when he launches the One Laptop Per Child programme here.
Forget Richie McCaw and Dan Carter - NZ's most adored brands are chocolate and ice cream.