The First Division winners aren’t the only lucky ones, though, with a player from Palmerston North taking home $800,000.

Three weather stations each recorded a whopping 1 metre of rain over three days – more than Christchurch's average annual rainfall.

OPINION: Liberato Cacace's star continues to rise after completing dream move to Italy.

The New Zealand star produced the best performance of the qualifiers to cement herself as a huge medal prospect on Sunday.

One lane is closed after a car crashed onto the footpath outside the Moustache Bar in Wellington.

Black Caps spearhead returns to red-ball action in style, with yet another bag of wickets for Northern Districts.

Leon MacDonald says in-form All Blacks loosie was a logical choice to lead the franchise in Patrick Tuipulotu's absence.

The heavy rain has caused slips and damaged a bridge, leaving two remote communities stranded.

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Supermarket says the exemption rules need an urgent update after thousands show up each day without masks.

Hoyts Botany Downs, Tarka Indian Eatery in Mission Bay, F45 Mount Eden, a Timezone in Rotorua and a petrol station in Porirua among those added to the list.

With the traditional treaty grounds events cancelled by Covid, here's how people in Northland and Auckland can still commemorate Waitangi Day this year.

Many events have been cancelled, but there's still plenty to do across the country. Here's a round-up of events and activities.

Glitz and glamour, demanding roles as a ballerina, show dancer and in entertainment management - Lesley Bandy has done it all.

Aucklanders have raised concerns around times and prices of the experiences.

The Kiwi gold medal hope lives up to her billing, qualifying in first place but team-mate Cool Wakushima misses out on a spot in the final.

The Phoenix could be forced to list an outfield player as the reserve goalkeeper for an upcoming game if Lily Alfeld is called up to the Football Ferns.

Just a week after being discharged from long hospital stay following his life-threatening ordeal, cricketing legend shares more shock health news.