Russian told the UK it was a "technical malfunction" and not a deliberate provocation.
Richard Martin reviews the latest superhero blockbuster.
Liz Truss became the third Conservative prime minister to be toppled in as many years after 45 days in the job.
The halfback will lead out New Zealand onto one of her home grounds in Whangārei for their final Rugby World Cup pool match against Scotland.
A Wellington man is accused of eight sex offences, including raping four women, between 2017 and 2020.
Two-time NRL premiership winner Scott Sorensen and Canberra Raiders outside back Sebastian Kris will make their Test debuts on Sunday morning NZT.
Ayesha Leti-I'iga increases the fear factor of New Zealand's already exciting World Cup attack, writes Patrick McKendry.
There have been 206 cases of acute kidney injury in children reported from 20 provinces in Indonesia this year, and a death rate of 48%, the Health Ministry said.
A livestream of a lettuce set up by British tabloid the Daily Star ran for a week to see if Truss or the vegetable would wilt first.
It comes following tour cancellations amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 54-year-old sports star is said to have his own private cell and his behaviour in prison has been described as impeccable.
"Show respect by dressing modestly," the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation requested of visitors, after some residents raised concerns.
The Government has publically refused to consider the decriminalisation of cannabis following the 2020 referendum but some MPs admit they have discussed the idea.
Zhenhua Yang was sentenced this week after he accidentally struck and killed a friend with his boat in 2020.
It's hoped the revamped habitat at Orana Wildlife Park will encourage the spider monkey troop to breed.
Tickets for the shows at Auckland's Spark Arena and Christchurch Arena in 2024 went on sale just yesterday.
Saturday's draw will give teams, including the Football Ferns, a clear picture on who and where they will be playing next year when the tournament kicks off.
Michaela Foster, a former age-grade representative for New Zealand, has been on coach Natalie Lawrence's radar for over a year.
Ski field managers said it was "wall-to-wall snow" for the entire winter.
Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
David Lane died in September after being struck by a vehicle driven by Jada Manase on Stancombe Rd in Flat Bush.
Starting in 2024, Kiwis will have the option of paying with their debit card, credit card, or digital payment method.
Leaders of Auckland's Dilworth School were not present at the final public hearing of the Abuse in Care inquiry.
A Christchurch company has developed simulations in the birthing suite, and is now ready to launch it around the world.
In the past few months, Taiwan has become New Zealand’s sixth biggest export market, beating out the United Kingdom.
Darcy Strickland was one of two people discovered by police, both injured, at a property on Ramsey Crescent, Flaxmere, at about 11.45pm on October 13.
Carli Lloyd and Ian Wright are on hand for tomorrow's draw extravaganza ahead of next year's tournament which will be the biggest sporting event we've seen.
In the four months since the vaccine pass framework has been in place, WorkSafe has issued 66 infringement notices to 22 businesses.
While the red and black hoops take on Wellington in the NPC final, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury will look to bring home silverware in other provincial finals.
According to witnesses’ the headless body of 46-year-old Saw Tun Moe was left on the ground in front of the school’s spiked gate and his head was impaled on top of it.
Truss quit after a turbulent 45-day term, conceding that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic plans.
