Diana Clement heads to Mangere Bridge for a day of cycling and fresh air in a lovely rural-type setting.

Today's fatal police shooting near Napier is the seventh in just over a decade, since Waitara man Steven Wallace's death in 2000.

With more than a few nerves at play, Diana Clement laces up for roller derby training.

A man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer admitted he lied to police, a jury was told today.

You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

A man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer was emboldened by the guns he carried and fuelled by drugs, a jury was told today.

Several nzherald.co.nz readers have been sending in photos of what appeared to be a tornado forming over South Auckland.

A man who has denied shooting a police officer told the High Court at Auckland today he was pushed to the ground by the gunman before the shots were fired.

A man who has denied shooting a police officer today admitted in the High Court at Auckland he lied in an interview to protect the gunman.

Cheese, yoghurt, icecream ... nature's white gold is a star in the kitchen.

Witnesses who gave evidence against a man accused of shooting a police officer lied to cover up for what really happened, the High Court in Auckland was told today.

A man denied that he shot a police officer, but refused to name the gunman for fear of his own safety, the High Court has been told.

Art with a conscience is Tiffany Singh's passion. We find out what else the artist is into.

Catherine Smith looks at the best free and family shows on offer during the two major arts festivals showcasing Auckland City this month.