A gallant effort by Darryl Mitchell wasn't enough to secure victory for the Kings in their first game under lights at home.

The mariners arrived on Wednesday and 11 have infections.

The 6-year-old bounded to the front rounding the home bend and kept up a strong gallop to hand out a lesson to his rivals.

Epidemiologist Michael Baker says the more infectious Covid variant means an increased risk of community transmission, and more needs to be done to curb it.

The Phoenix will see what they can do about Alex Rufer's pending ban as GM David Dome says referees' boss has admitted they got it wrong.

Trump hints at launching his own platform as pressure grows on all social media platforms to curb incendiary speech after the violent siege of the US Capitol.

While election officials in Georgia were verifying signatures on absentee ballot envelopes, Trump told a lead investigator he would be a national hero if he found any fraud.

Allegations of racism overshadowed a satisfying day for Australia in the third test at the SCG.

REVIEW: It's hard to know if you're watching something similar to The Firm or Catch Me If You Can with this 2009 Steven Soderbergh tale.

Cabins and tent sites at two holiday parks in Christchurch will make way for new housing.

Two people are reported to have serious injuries after a crash north of Tauranga.

A captain’s knock helped the Magicians secure a comprehensive Super Smash victory in front of 8000 fans at Hagley Oval.

A Wellingtonian couple were not impressed with how Bluebridge dealt with passengers who were left stranded in Picton in the middle of the night.

The Egmont Country Music Festival was probably the biggest country music gathering in the world this weekend, the Topp twins reckon.

An investigation is underway after a video of a police car driving recklessly emerged on social media.

Cricket drama continues at the SCG, with 6 players removed for abusing Indian players.

The five-year project aims to improve water quality and address flooding in the Tangaroa Stream.

Two of New Zealand's elite athletes and more than 1000 kids turned up at the Colgate Games in Inglewood over the weekend.

Michael Graham declined medical help and died in his home.

Police were called to a shop in Botany Town Centre after reports of an armed robbery on Sunday.