Because let's be honest: they're usually cooler than the main event.

Fom Taika Waititi's look of shock to Hollywood actors condemning violence. We look at the social media fallout.

The Tactix trailed by four midway through the third quarter, but went on an 8-0 run to take a lead they never relinquished as they claimed their first win of the season.

A Niwa scientist predicts many important glaciers will be gone in a decade, with far-reaching impacts on the landscape and the livelihoods of those who rely on them for tourism.

Investigating a cyclist's death, police found a truck driver had falsified logbooks to cover up long driving hours.

Trade over the next six months is also looking shaky for the council-owned company.

Ferry services in January were on schedule around 88 per cent of the time, with Fullers blaming staff shortages due to Covid-19.

The lakes at New Plymouth’s renown Pukekura Park might not be picture perfect, but the low levels are not long-lasting.

Taranaki’s largest philanthropic trust is calling on community groups to help improve a number of worrying socioeconomic issues.

The drugs were found hidden in containers at Rimutaka Prison – the jail at centre of a major corruption probe – on Monday.

Plunket Shield leaders blast Firebirds bowlers to all parts as Auckland all-rounder scores maiden first class century.

From streakers to swearers to embarassing stuff-ups, Oscar history is riddled with unscripted moments that stole the show.

Two patients who recently needed A positive blood “in quite large quantities” have contributed to stocks falling to almost half the ideal amount, the blood service says.

The price of diesel keeps rising as sanctions against Russia put the squeeze on already tight international supplies.

Local authorities and emergency services are scrambling to clear debris on key routes across Tararua.

Canterbury's infection rate is almost three times higher than Auckland's despite Auckland still continuing to record the highest number of new infections, an epidemiologist says.

After his relationship ended, Roydon Winstanley broke into his ex's home and filmed her sleeping.

More than 43,000 New Zealanders are calling on the Government to urgently fund Trikafta, a drug for people with cystic fibrosis.

The New Zealander took home the best director award for The Power of the Dog, but lost out on the best film award to CODA.

The Power of the Dog failed to win the Oscar for best picture but the owner of the farm where it was filmed was delighted for Dame Jane Campion's best director win.