Rain has eased in Melbourne but still no word on a toss for Black Caps' game against Afghanistan, which was due to start at 9pm.

The sector-wide fair pay agreement allows trade unions to negotiate minimum rates of pay across key sectors such as early childhood education, hospitality, and bus driving.

Federated Farmers will not support the Government’s controversial farming emissions' proposal and are canvassing an alterative proposal, farmers have been told.

Emergency services were alerted to a fire at the old Banks Ave Primary School site in Dallington on Wednesday evening.

Tory Whanau, wearing her new mayoral chains as well as a kākahu, says the venue shows the strong council relationship with mana whenua and pledges to nurture that relationship.

Auckland drivers are being warned to use alternate routes as a serious crash has blocked a road.

To cricketing insiders, the tip around Adi Ashok is nothing new but the 20-year-old has just announced himself to the masses.

Four products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella - in the second Pams recall in as many months.

Collisions between stolen cars and cyclists have prompted renewed calls for improved cycle safety as young car thieves run rampant in the city.

Once again, the popular West Auckland beach will not be accessible to vehicles over the peak summer period.

ANALYSIS: A back three of Ruby Tui, Portia Woodman and Ayesha Leti-I'iga is an exciting prospect, as is the looming comeback of powerful No 7 Kennedy Simon.

Crowds gathered in Taneatua to express anger at the Tūhoe iwi authority's move to demolish dozens of back-country huts in Te Urewera.

Northland roadworkers were in danger as drivers ignored a road closure while passengers threw rocks, on the first day of works on Kerikeri Rd.

Contractor Downer has agreed to wear the cost.

One student says the findings - that 21 female students had been raped or nearly raped - were “confirmation” of what students at the school had experienced.

The local government minister says she wants to work with Auckland Council to expand the Watercare model in Three Waters.

Covid-infected passengers reportedly breaking the rules by isolating for five days now face seven-day waits after health officials intervened.

Taranaki Regional Council’s first female chairperson Charlotte Littlewood says the council has the opportunity to become one of the best in the country.

Newly elected Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich praised his predecessor, as he was officially welcomed into the new role.

Deconstructing a home avoids turning valuable building materials into waste.