The Black Ferns defended England's formidable maul after the hooter sounded to win a dramatic decider at Eden Park for another world title.

Captain gets Prime Minister's praise from afar and hopes the team's incredible victory will inspire the next generation of Black Ferns and All Blacks.

England were down to 14 players and the Black Ferns lost their best strike weapon in an ugly incident at Eden Park on Saturday night.

French simply had too much class for the Canadians to handle – particularly with No 9 Pauline Bourdon finding her running game at Eden Park.

​​​​​​​ANALYSIS: The silky centre shone so bright while the bench played a massive role in dramatic victory over England at Eden Park.

Even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and National Leader Christopher Luxon got involved in the Stuff campaign to back the Black Ferns.

The winning tickets were sold at Eden Superette & Lotto in Auckland and Pak N Save Riccarton in Christchurch.

How the Southland District Council's drawn-out, expensive case against Peter Chartres of Te Anau Downs went so very wrong.

Jessica Howland Kany's novel A Runner's Guide to Rakiura is rather more than your standard tale of a city gal smitten by hard-case local charm.

The person died during the incident at Hinahina despite the efforts of bystanders.

Liv Chance crashed a shot against the post as the Football Ferns desperately sought an equaliser in a 1-0 loss to South Korea.

After a slippery track meant most of the races were postponed, punters at Riccarton racecourse turned their eye to the fashion and festivities.

This unusual home makes the most of its location perched on a hill in Te Aro Valley.

A cyclist injured in an inner city crash in New Plymouth on Thursday has died.

One minute, two friends were enjoying a beer, the next they were trapped under a car that had come through the wall.

Health bosses have heard from those working on the frontlines about the problems the sector is facing as part of the first-ever health workforce dialogue.

Police confirm one person has died at the popular North Island beach spot.

One of the pre-tournament favourites keep Canada scoreless in a dominant performance in the playoff for third at Eden Park.

From Angelina Jolie and Saoirse Ronan at their finest to a Scorsese epic and a classic Julia Roberts rom-com, you'd better catch these while you can.

High rents continue to put the squeeze on tenants, but new Stats NZ figures show rent growth is easing.