Pero Cameron's Kiwi men's basketballers have wrapped up World Cup qualifying play in manila with a 3-0 record.

Watch: As the fireball erupted and the teenager could see nothing but a wall of flames, the panic set in.

Firefighters and ambulance services were called after three people suffered burns, some serious, at a campsite in Canterbury's Lewis Pass.

Tourism chiefs fear Kiwis will flock to Australia for winter holidays but that Aussies won't come to NZ unless border opening shifts forward.

It's supposed to be a football pitch, but the "Mitchelton bounce" could be an issue.

A bag of white powder was sent to the embassy, police say, while Russia's currency hit a record low over sweeping sactions in reply to the invasion of Ukraine.

There were no buses, no soldiers and no hotel rooms awaiting passengers - just the warm embraces and wide smiles of happy relatives.

Police assessed the material using appropriate precautions and found it to be non-hazardous. They are continuing their inquiries.

BMW's big all-electric SUV is a stunningly high-quality, high-tech machine that offers the ultimate in luxury. But it isn't an Ultimate Driving Machine.

​Owners of the recently restored museum say they are heartbroken after a flash-flood damaged their property and historical artefacts inside.

Police also seized pipes and plywood sheets which protesters were attempting to carry through the cordon, and vehicles, including tractors, have also been prevented from entering.

ANALYSIS: The composition of the Black Caps side is being questioned but they have just been outplayed, from before the toss was even made.

REVIEW: It's not for everyone, the action drifts along and the supporting cast feel under-served, but those who take a chance will be rewarded.

The airline has pulled the plug on flights for three months, offering customers refunds but little in the way of explanation.

Pascall's new take on its iconic Pineapple Lumps isn't for everyone.

ANALYSIS: It now looks like the borders will be fully open months ahead of schedule, but the MIQ system is not being dismantled quite yet.

All the roles in New Plymouth’s upcoming musical have been filled – by actors, actresses and singers from all over Taranaki.

OPINION: As NZ reopens its borders, it marks the beginning of the end for one of the most controversial, yet vital, elements in the fight against coronavirus.

With Covid rife in Wellington's university halls, parents have been told they can collect infected students if they have private transport.

Fidelity Life buys Westpac Life, backed by Ngāi Tahu Holdings and NZ Super Fund.