The event will be livestreamed.

Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.

Hailstones as big as 3cm have fallen in Johnsonville as the thunderstorm moves through.

No injuries have been reported after the 'mini tornado'.

Jim Gideon was exposed to high amounts of hydrogen sulphide gas on the day he died.

Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.

Police issued a trespass notice last week.

A Whangārei school drama team fundraises to get to National Shakespeare Drama Festival.

Fire officer in charge says a delay could have ended up with two people trapped.

Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.

Some key interviews with external parties are yet to be completed.

The Government has granted $27 million to build two new electric ferries in Auckland.

Five years on from the hit and run, Nick Ashill is returning to finish his ultra marathon.

It's a significant cost escalation in a string of many.

The trip is planned for July to the capital's sister city, Canberra.

Police expect occupiers to make plans to leave Mahanga Bay in coming days.

The company is under pressure after it turned off fluoridation without telling residents.

The room has a full shower directly next to the bed.

Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.

The regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

No money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.

Te Papa staff sourced the balloons from two party stores.

The skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.

"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.

Hutt Hospital is one of many medical facilities deemed at risk of a seismic event.

The school is in lockdown for the second time this week.