The All Blacks have recorded a 34-point victory in Dunedin but the story of the game was the physicality and passion delivered by the Fijians.

A trip to the Countdown in Motueka is paying off big time for one lucky Lotto player.

Tidal Road is blocked and police are asking motorists to stay away.

Dissenting team members forced a late change of plan to persuade Fijians to get vaccinated in the midst of a growing Covid-19 crisis.

OPINION: Often drawing from his own losses to relate with others, politics is personal for the US president who wears his heart on his sleeve.

A low-pressure system is expected to bring rain and strong winds, with temperatures dropping below the usual average for this time of the year.

High-flying Hawke's Bay take on rock-bottom Taranaki in an NBL clash at Taradale's Pettigrew Green Arena.

Top-scoring former Premier League striker will not be returning to the Phoenix next season.

After a first-half arm-wrestle, the men in blue took charge with a surging second spell at Mount Smart.

Police confirm a 23-year-old has been charged with aggravated wounding, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

The Australian singer-songwriter was greeted by an audience determined to sing along to every lyric they knew at San Fran on Friday night.

REVIEW: While the havoc wreaked is enough to satisfy even the most ardent action fan, the 1996 blockbuster's secret sauce is in its casting.

Shows set in schools, a bookshop and Elizabethan England are among the terrific UK comedies available to Kiwi viewers.

Finn Allen breaks a scoreboard, Ish Sodhi takes three wickets in four balls, and Glenn Phillips pulls in an absolute screamer.

Manu Samoa break away in action-packed second half after defence dominated early in the Rugby World Cup qualifier at Mt Smart Stadium.

The man behind MIQ Helpers claims he's contracted for MBIE. The Government agency says it has no record of this.

Brian Bench, 72, has been missing from Whangārei since Wednesday. Police are appealing for people to review CCTV, dashcam footage as search continues.

The Pine Man of Tokoroa is set to be removed for urgent repairs as rot sets in.

A young swimmer headed for the Tokyo Olympics is among the winners at the Taranaki Sports Awards 2021.

Australia folded for 127 in their Twenty20 series opener against West Indies, losing 7-38 to suffer an 18-run loss.