Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.

Pumpkin Patch says it could open up to 40 more stores across the Middle East, a lucrative region for children's clothing retailers where big families are the norm.

Low-cost carrier Nakedbus denies a passenger's claim she was left behind at a toilet stop.

Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker will join forces with the Duchess of Cambridge against her husband, Prince William, and Grant Dalton in two match races.

Here are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.

Kim Dotcom's NZ lawyer says court papers regarding legal action by seven major Hollywood movie studios against the internet mogul are yet to be served.

From the perspective of a bona-fide New Zealand monarchist, the Cambridges are more relevant to New Zealand today than Royals have been for decades.

Tau Henare had the 'X-factor' and will be missed by Parliament, writes NZ Herald political editor Audrey Young.

From a 12-a-day diet Coke habit to the coach sacked twice by the same team, Daily Shorts looks at the light-hearted side of sport.

A tattooed and bare-bottomed Maori warrior left the Duchess of Cambridge grinning and proved an international hit with his key role in a welcome ceremony.

Kurilpa Park is a small oasis on the banks of the Brisbane River. It was here a French student was beaten to death so badly it took three days to confirm her identity.

Parents of stillborn babies have been banned from allowing volunteers who provide keepsakes of the children into Waikato Hospital as part of tightened building access.

A petrol station attendant believes she was let go from her job when a new lessee took over because she was pregnant.

Here are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.

It's a story about a precious engagement ring lost in the surf on a Northland beach and found by an honest Metal detectorist six years later.

From a possibly decapitated ice hockey player to a popcorn aided baseball catch, Daily Shorts looks at the light-hearted side of sport.

The 37-6 loss was appalling. It was incompetent, writes Dylan Cleaver. It spoke of a team that was either not getting the message from their coach or had stopped listening.

Can't wait for tonight's fourth episode premiere of Game of Thrones? Then pass the time by checking off every item on our list of 10 things you need to do before show time.

Given economist Noriel Roubini's track record it would be foolhardy to write him off as just another overly pessimistic grump, writes Liam Dann.

The condition of about 12,000 people crammed into Solomon Islands evacuation centres is of grave concern, says a Unicef sanitation specialist.

Plans for one of the country's most expensive transport projects - a $760m extension of Auckland's motorway network - will go under the microscope today.

A beautiful day in Auckland yesterday brought a great turnout at some big events around the city.

Claims in the British media that topless Maori female performers have been asked to cover up during the royal tour been rubbished by New Zealand officials.

Granny nannies are on the rise as parents seek out more experienced carers - in some cases to fill the role of absent grandparents.

Air New Zealand's first Dreamliner rolled out of the hangar in Seattle today - a stunning debutant meeting the public eye in sheer black with a huge white fern draped along her side.

They are fit, healthy, look fantastic - and all weigh more than 72kg.

The world used to be found between crisp magazine pages with remarkable images delivered through the mailbox. But times have changed, and with it, the popularity of print-based subscriptions.

The sharp fashion money is on Kate Middleton stepping out in items from top NZ labels Emilia Wickstead, World or Karen Walker this month.

Gallipoli means more to New Zealanders than words can convey. But when the names of Mary and Doug Hill were drawn from the ballot this week for places at the 100th Anzac Day, the moment was especially poignant.