Three New Zealand luxury lodges have been named among the world's "Top 20 International Hideaways" in the prestigious Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.

A church whose congregation helped to shape Auckland is facing demolition after failing to meet new earthquake standards.

Queens and Captain Cook wharves may have to be extended at a cost of tens of millions of dollars to accommodate the new generation of cruise ships.

A retiree who paid a suspected world record $16,000 for a lump of kauri gum admits getting "carried away" and is now wondering how to break the news to his wife.

Business Herald online has relaunched with a host of new features and content to keep you better informed.

A woman has taken it upon herself to show how conventional standards of beauty are shifted when a biracial identity is involved.

The couple, who sat next to each other on wheelchairs through the ceremony, first met in 1942.

The Prime Minister's son Max Key, 18, and Mona Dotcom, 26, the ex-wife of Internet Party founder Kim Dotcom, had a fortuitous meeting at an Auckland nightspot.

We're all just so "busy" these days. "Slammed" in fact. "Buried," writes blogger Meredith Fineman. "There seems to be a constant exchange, even a one-upping, of just how much we have on our plates when we communicate about our work."

Apple is expected to announce a new larger iPhone tomorrow, but it is speculation of a smartwatch unveiling that has people excited.

The acutte morning sickness Kate is suffering is common, affecting around 15 per cent of all pregnancies, and in its extreme form it can mean hospitalisation.

Prince Harry welcomes news of new royal baby - and also quipped that he can't wait to see his brother "suffer more".

Move over Mariah and bow down Nicki Minaj, there's a new diva in town and her name is Ariana Grande.

John Key says "Kiwis will be excited for the happy couple" as British Prime Minister tweets his delight.

Two bloodied and panicked teenagers stumbled from a car wreck moments after a crash killed their 14-year-old mate, pleading, "Please help, please help."

No, I honestly wasn't. I decided the best approach was to look at it as a big adventure.

The author told her ex-fan to follow alleged homophobe Brian Souter instead.

Passengers on a flight to New Zealand got a scare when a large centipede scuttled up the leg of a first class passenger.

A tiny house where residents have to climb on the kitchen units to reach a mezzanine bed is on the market in London.

Air New Zealand's last Jumbo jet is due to make its last passenger flight from Auckland on Wednesday.

A teenager trying to impress a girl threw a party that spiralled out of control after she posted an invitation to it on Facebook.

New Zealand has scored a starring role in China's most popular reality TV show.

In a strange twist to an already bizarre tale, the half-sister of a baby girl killed when she was snatched by dingoes in Australia has become an advocate for the very animals that took her.

Gather the family together and celebrate dad’s day with a special menu.

The Herald's rugby writers answer three questions from last night's All Blacks v Argentina test match at McLean Park.

Apartments as small as a double garage are being promoted as the answer to Auckland's housing affordability problems.

A newly discovered asteroid the size of a whale will fly by New Zealand tomorrow morning.

The latest section of Auckland’s expanding cycling and walking network was officially opened today by PM John Key.