New Zealand

The man was directing traffic on SH23, near an existing road closure due to storm damage, police say....

Styles also sent his fans into a frenzy by making a rare reference to his boy band days after thanking his former One Direction bandmates....

Scientists studying the long-tailed bat populations around the Pelorus River, between Blenheim and Nelson, have identified more roosting sites....

Two injured men were found at a Hamilton East property and one has since died in hospital....

It's been an "eventful" few years for the festival. In 2021 it was cancelled due to Covid and last year's event was much scaled back due to Omicron....

The attack happened on Saturday night outside a gig by Belgian DJ Netsky at Queen Elizabeth Park in Christchurch....

The crash was near an existing road closure due to storm damage on SH23, which runs between Hamilton and Raglan....

The Unholy hitmaker arrived at the Brit Awards on Sunday morning donning a black inflated latex suit....

Judy Wright had to leave her home after a slip next door earlier this month. Like many Coromandel Peninsula residents, she's spending Sunday preparing for the category two Cyclone Gabrielle....

Wrexham - the Welsh football club owned by Hollywood stars - had another actor, Will Ferrell, drop in....

The assault happened on Saturday night outside a gig by Belgian DJ Netsky at Queen Elizabeth Park in Christchurch....

A survey of the seafloor in the Marlborough Sounds has found "very large areas" of bryozoan reefs that no-one knew were there before, councillors have been told....

The leak on a suburban street was losing 40 litres a second and was a threat to public safety....

Another trans-Tasman cricket game, another controversial catch, as umpiring call baffles in the teams' T20 World Cup opener....

One of Tesla's biggest critics is funding a Super Bowl ad against it...

From a see-through Yves Saint Laurent look to an all-red baby bump reveal, here are some of the best looks from the Brits....

Land Information NZ and the Privacy Commissioner are investigating a website that allows tenants to discover how many properties their landlord owns....

People in low-lying areas near Lake Taup and the banks of the Waikato River are being warned of possible floods, and major roadworks are postponed until as Cyclone Gabrielle passes....

The assault happened on Saturday night outside a gig by Belgian DJ Netsky at Queen Elizabeth Park....

The diver, found unconscious after surfacing at Pourerere Beach, was unable to be revived....

PHOTOS: The sound of swords and battle-axes clashing with shields and armour could be heard across Levin Showgrounds on Saturday as groups of soldiers, and their fans, came together for the Levin Medieval Market....

His family, including five children, are now living in tents in freezing conditions after homes destroyed....

King Kapisi will headline Southland's Burning Horse Festival - described as a weekend of music, madness, sustainability, nature, health and wellness....

Last year the Black Caps allrounder fired with the bat, this time he broke Canterbury hearts with the ball in the men's decider....

ANALYSIS: The National Party leader has struggled to regain the initiative from Chris Hipkins, who is expected to move on high truancy numbers this week....

It was a golden start for NZ, but only of the duck variety, after both star openers fell for first-ballers chasing the Aussies' record score....

A person is dead after an early morning crash....

Finn Russell helped set up four tries in a masterclass display as Scotland won two conseuctive Six Nations games for the first time....

David Fane ONZM talks about his role in Auckland Theatre Company's first show of 2023, being involved with cult hit Our Flag Means Death and what those letters after his name really mean....

New Zealand get their tournament under way with a tough one against the defending champions in Paarl....

Follow live coverage as high-flying Scotland look to back up their stirring win over England, against Warren Gatland's Wales....

A refugee was forced to use incorrect identification for years because the law prevents asylum seekers from legally changing their name....

CEO Mark Robinson says NZ Rugby is in talks with government agencies about hosting the inaugural WXV competition New Zealand....

How many games does a Jeopardy! contestant have to win to qualify for the Tournament of Champions?...

Byron C Clark has been interested in alt-right movements since the mid 2000s, but as his interest deepened so did the harrassment....

OPINION: It was Bedlam for the modern era. A voyeuristic tour of damaged human detritus for our amusement....

REVIEW: This fantastic local series is well-written, beautifully well-acted, often laugh-out-loud funny and always knows exactly who it is talking to....

The Hurricanes Poua star says one of the coolest things since the Rugby World Cup final has been hearing how fans reacted to the match-winning play....

Cloudy Kitchen's dairy-free cookie recipe is a household addiction....

From cheesy slogans and visual puns, custom printed tops can portray what words alone cannot....

Industry leaders worry the lack of care and preparation at some events could lead to severe health hazards....

Situated on the Kailua-Kona coast of the Island of Hawaii, you'll have an uninterrupted sunset view from this pool....

Designer Keva Rands New Zealand-made clothing is made with natural textiles, and to suit every age and body type....

After a father contacted The Gattung Foundation seeking help getting a robotics class in his daughter's school, Angela Gattung's wheels started spinning....

I've been to Fiji before, but never with children. I've never seen what this country can really do for tired, stressed-out parents and their unceasingly energetic offspring....

It was supposed to be a romantic date, but I couldn't stop thinking about how dirty my car was, writes Olivia Shivas. Then, he leaned in for a kiss....

Latest models show the North Island is in for heavy rain and strong winds - this is how best to prepare....

Cyclone Gabrielle downgraded but strong to damaging winds still expected in the upper and eastern North Island....

Rising star pips Georgia Williams for top honours in Tokoroa to continue a great start to 2023....

Locals reportedly ran out onto the street after hearing a blast, which police said was a suspicious item being "made safe" by the defence force....