It's an author's dream, getting signed to a publisher with only the first chapter of your first book written. But it's been a dream come true for Zoe Rankin who has just published her psychological thriller, The Vanishing Place.

President Trump continues to threaten Chicago with Federal troops. He has been threatening to send troops there as well as Baltimore and New Orleans in a bid, he says, to curb crime and carry out deportations. Senators grill Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. while the President attempts to rename the Department of Defense.

New research has found bringing authors into New Zealand schools can bolster children's enthusiasm for reading and writing.

A tech hub based at Victoria University in Wellington is proving to be a success in its first year - contributing $11.9 million to the economy and supporting 127 fulltime jobs in that time.

Leading property lawyer’s warning for homeowners over enhanced LIMs.

Kennedy stands on Top o' the Dome - Tohitohi o Reipae - the Dome Forest Conservation Park, north of Warkworth.

Andrew Crowe, who has written over 40 nature books, turns his attention to introduced edible plants. His book is a practical guide to every day foraging.

Police press conference in Hamilton

Police press conference in Hamilton

Brigitte Morten and Neale Jones review the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election.