The Phoenix lead Western United courtesy of Ben Waine's first-half goal.

Iosefo Kalolo Aukusitino's attack during a sevens match left Ridge Studd convulsing on the ground and needing reconstructive facial surgery.

One person is in a critical condition following a two car-crash on State Highway 58 in Whitby.

Searchers put Taika's owner on speaker phone so they could catch the injured dog.

The region has the highest average percentage of income being spent on rent in the country, with some spending half their income putting a roof over their heads.

Is this your car? It's just as well the housemovers could independently move wheels to crab this truck around a car that had been parked in the way.

Motorists are being asked to drive with caution as flooding affects roads in the Horowhenua region.

After almost three hours of discussion, Invercargill City councillors have decided people will need to show vaccine passports to enter certain council venues, including the pool and the library.

KiwiRail is investigating whether it claimed the Government's wage subsidy while also charging Hamilton ratepayers for Te Huia's on-board crew.

Police have responded to reports of a robbery at Pascoes Palmerston North.

REVIEW: Despite a fractured narrative, events move at a fair clip, an engaging, easy mix of puzzle-solving and danger dodging.

Official analysis shows the proposed changes to the bipartisan housing bill will only cost 1690 potential new dwellings in Auckland.

REVIEW: Absorbing viewing, not only fans of the film, but also motoring enthusiasts and those keen to know more about the inner-workings of Hollywood.

The Dance-O-Mat has hosted many floor-fillers in its time, with Prince Charles even once enjoying a boogie. Now, after seven years, it's on the move.

REVIEW: Starring a never-better Ryan Gosling, this is a dark, brooding, slow-burning, blood-spattered tale that's a masterclass in mood-creation.

ILT Stadium Southland has been transformed into a Christmas paradise for this year's 24th annual Waihopai City Lions Southland Christmas Tree Festival, which began last Wednesday.

Southern Police have asked the district health board to support a new programme aimed at stemming the demand for drugs in Otago and Southland.

The Supreme Court has said the disproportionately severe "three strikes" sentence breached the Bill of Rights Act.

The New Zealand sharemarket managed a 10-point gain on Tuesday despite a significant drop for top stock Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Peeni Henare is receiving briefings about Russia amassing troops at the Ukrainian border, but the Cabinet is yet to discuss New Zealand’s position on the potential crisis.