The Mystics were boosted by the return of Grace Nweke in the elimination final, but couldn't advance to the decider as the Stars held strong.

A former mayor joins a skiing pioneer and the co-founders of an anti-violence campaign as recipients of Queen's Birthday Honours.

Business confidence in Southland seems to have spiked, although staffing remains a significant problem.

OPINION: Here comes something more poignant now that Inga has raced past us and gone. Tears. Talking about how he became so unhealthy, Tuigamala ends up weeping.

Severe thunderstorms are possible for Nelson, Buller and Westland on Thursday morning, with heavy rain, hail and wind gusts in excess of 110kmh.

A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking northbound lanes on the Massey on-ramp.

Avocado milk, purple taro or Thai iced tea are refreshing alternatives to coffee.

Health officials are keeping a close watch on the border as more international arrivals land each week - and with them the risk of new Covid variants.

In a Waikato-first, first-home buyers purchase their home at cost and lease the land from a trust.

Author Witi Ihimaera spoke and Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie led a musical tribute at the launch of the scholarship in New Zealand research set up in Lydia Wevers' name.

Pushing ahead with the more expensive stadium would cost ratepayers a net 1.25 per cent rates increase over the next six years, a council report warns.

A 55km wallaby and rabbit proof fence is planned to stop the spread of the pests across the Takapō/Tekapo river system into the Mackenzie Basin.

A sure touch and a skilful eye allowed this Whangārei Heads holiday home to emerge from its humble beginnings.

REVIEW: Those lamenting the loss of Tom Holland’s youthful enthusiasm from the Marvel Cinematic Universe - meet the magnificent Iman Vellani.

REVIEW: Gripping and dripping with dramatic tension, this Andrew Garfield-starrer feels like a lost series of True Detective.

Motorists have been warned to avoid the Wakefield-Kohatu Highway after a landslip on Wednesday evening.

Wouldn't it be great if you could help to choose the size of your bills? The agricultural industry has recommended the concept to Government.

Born at 6am and weighing 3.9kg, baby Micah will be the last baby in history with Lincoln Maternity Hospital on their birth certificate.

An eyecatching landmark on SH1, thought to be the world's largest corrugated iron and aluminium sheep, is looking for new tenants with new ideas for a business. Woolly ideas welcomed.

A draft blueprint for Palmerston North's cultural heart has councillors seeing red.