There were calls for Janak Patel's death not to be politicised at a candlelight vigil held in his honour on Saturday.

After a miserable first game on Saturday, the Auckland Tuatara bats woke up for the second game of the double header at North Harbour Stadium.

Police say a speeding driver was killed after veering and hitting a bus while being signalled to pull over by officers.

A huge homer by the Black Sox's most experienced player highlighted a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic.

The winner is from New Plymouth, with the ticket purchased from Bell Block Supermarket.

OPINION: Within the space of four days, Gareth Southgate's side have gone from World Cup contenders to mere pretenders.

Our About the South columnist on a famous south coast beach spot, an intrepid scouting venture, and the love song that arose from hydatids concerns.

Injuries to two key players compound heavy loss as Phoenix fall apart in second half.

OPINION: Michael Maguire did a wonderful job rebuilding the Kiwis and led them to a respectable World Cup finish, but the Little General's time has come.

Phoenix's show of solidarity for LGBTI+ community 'quite fitting' as player celebrates engagement to her girlfriend the day before A-League Women match.

A person at the scene said a teen was brought out on a stretcher from a Burger King. Police are now looking for those involved.

A person has moderate injuries and has been taken to Palmerston North Hospital after the crash in Levin.

We might be a week away from summer, but you wouldn't know it looking at the weather forecast - as thunder, hail, and even some snow are forecast.

A person is in Wellington Hospital after a glider incident in South Wairarapa.

Two cars crashed on CD Farm Rd on the outskirts of Levin.

For some it’s about the art, the tattoos, and the guys on bikes doing double backflips. For others the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival is a chance to come home.

The original Bat-blockbuster, a truly tense thriller and a Chadwick Boseman-starring biopic are among the movie titles you'll have to hurry to catch.

Built over the algae-infected Modellers Pond, Tāhunanui Reserve's newest playground Te Pā Harakeke opened on Saturday.

Maia Lewis hadn't taken a catch in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield since January 2006 - but that changed against Canterbury on Saturday.

Scientists at the Cawthron Institute in Nelson have discovered a way to produce a shellfish toxin, which has shown promise as pain-relief, at scale.