Crystal Sang, a year-12 St Cuthbert's College student, hopes the competition will make it easier for other teens to open up about their sexuality and gender identity.

15 Fire and Emergency NZ staff dismissed or discharged for misconduct since 2016.

The Group took over the assets of The Appliance Shed earlier in the month and will change the name of its four Auckland stores to Noel Leeming Clearance Centres, and convert one to a Torpedo7 store.

Principal says school unaware, but thinks contest is a fantastic idea

David Cerven, who was fatally shot by police in an Auckland park in 2015, did not intentionally invoke police to use lethal force to end his life, Coroner Katharine Greig’s findings have revealed.

Public support for cannabis law reform has soared in the past year especially for medicinal use of cannabis, a poll commissioned by the New Zealand Drug Foundation has found.

Noel Leeming, owned by The Warehouse Group, has bought The Appliance Shed.

Manurewa mother of two talks about her struggle to support her family because of high rent and an abusive ex-partner.

The otters can often be seen piled onto their heated rock, enjoying its warmth.

Acting PM links tobacco prices to attacks on diary owners.

An Auckland heritage building consultant says the city is fast losing much of its history.

Wellington Airport's new air traffic control tower, dubbed the Leaning Tower of Rongotai. / Mark Mitchell

Massey University and Transpower's 5 year plan is finally coming to life electronically.

Robots will soon be able help Kiwi’s living rurally to restore power more quickly and efficiently.

A visiting Leopard seal entertains the locals at Te Atatu Peninsula. / Video by Michael Craig

National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been sectioned and hospitalised for mental health issues in Auckland.

Numerous Aucklanders have been left frustrated by their experiences with Quotable Value.

Kiwi cosplay is on display over the long weekend at Auckland's Armageddon Expo. / Video by Jason Oxenham

High-intensity interval training: It used to be that you'd get on a treadmill to lose weight. Is this still the best answer? Video / NZ Herald

Kiwi fitness expert calls for guidelines around high-intensity interval training.

About 15 to 20 rough sleepers will get a mattress, cup of soup and breakfast.

COMMENT: The party clearly thinks punters love it when they take on the big boys.

Ella Berrington, 13, was remembered for having a positive, happy attitude.

Revelation comes Trump's ex-lawyer signals he might cooperate with federal investigators.

Pakuranga College principal says Ella's death will leave a void in the school.

Caldwell considers starting Storm and standing in the first empty store as the defining moment in her career.

Listening station believed to have picked up contact linked to Skripal attack.

EDITORIAL: A giant statue on the Orakei headland could be stunning.

Ngāti Whātua leader says it was an "error" to seek funding before gaining tribal backing.