In a familiar narrative, the Kookaburras once again belted the Black Sticks.

A person is seriously injured after two vehicles collided.

A shared working space in the heart of New Plymouth is opening a second branch – in Auckland.

REVIEW: Driven at sometimes breakneck speed by a combination of period montages and a magnificently evocative soundtrack, it features a fabulous cast.

The deputy mayor who had two babies in nine years as a councillor is stepping down.

What are unit prices and will they really make a difference to your grocery bill?

Canterbury Museum acknowledges the hurt caused but says a new and improved exhibit in the making will reward people's patience with "something really special".

Family of man police shot dead 22 years ago did not have the resources for criminal case against officer, lawyer says.

Plagued by pigeon poo, the council has installed lasers to 'irritate' the offending birds.

A seller on the same street as a recent Auckland gang shooting has since lost all viewings and offers on his property.

Clogged emergency departments are taking their toll on other parts of the health system.

Winter may be here, but the event scene in Auckland is heating up.

REVIEW: Visceral and visually arresting, this Finnish toxic mother-daughter relationship and body horror flick stays with you long after the credits.

China has removed contentious aspects of a Pacific-wide economic and security agreement, as Pacific leaders warn of geopolitical games being played in the region.

Tourism operators are preparing for a "boom" from September, but worry that a nation-wide shortage of staff will impact tourist's experiences of the region.

Media will be briefed on Christchurch's delayed stadium on Wednesday, including what the cost blowout is expected to be on the $533m project.

OPINION: "When Philip came home and went to change out of his suit he cried out with astonishment. And pleasure too, I hope."

She won a harassment case against the Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club and now Lewis has effectively claimed a stake in the club itself.

Wine-oji is a website featuring 221 emoji-like images designed to help anyone pick the perfect bottle of wine, whether they know what they enjoy or not.

A slew of sporting personalities have ended up coaching against New Zealand teams, sometimes to the chagrin of their compatriots.