Rev your engines, Formula 1 is back for another season. Forget Drive to Survive, there's plenty of drama set to unfold this year, as Dewi Preece explains in his quick guide to the season.
It comes as the islands are battered by both Tropical Cyclone Judy and Tropical Cyclone Kevin.
It will be the first time the two sides have met since the 1996 World Cup.
The match against the world No. 23 side is the third confirmed fixture for the All Whites this year.
Tens of thousands are expected to pound the pavement on Sunday morning after the race took a two-year hibernation.
First-choice goalkeeper Oli Sail and key midfielders Clayton Lewis and Steven Ugarkovic have informed the Phoenix they won't be re-signing with the club.
The declaration was signed at 7.56am today.
Duncan is training on sand in Auckland before taking her motocross talents to Europe.
It will be the largest ever gathering of rainbow human rights activists, lawmakers and representatives in the world.
Some banks are advertising one mortgage rate to the public and offering a lower rate through mortgage brokers.
It includes scrapping Three Waters "to focus on recovery spending".
Zoe Hobbs beat her previous mark with a time of 11.08s - a time good enough to earn entry to this year's World Athletics Championships.
Fi Fairbairn, who recently became the first person to swim down Lake Dunstan’s 33km, says it’s about pushing her body and mind to the limits.
The government is seeking feedback on a plan to make debt collection fairer for hundreds of thousands of low income New Zealanders.
After concerned residents confronted them, the pair fled in a stolen vehicle that was later used in a dairy ram-raid.
The Christchurch Schools Rebuild project, which aims to rebuild or refurbish 115 schools, has now received $1.6 billion in funding since 2013.
The woman and her partner had no idea they were the lucky winners until checking their ticket a week after the draw.
The hearing was due to begin in May, but the Ministry of Justice is now working to confirm new dates later in the year.
One expert says the technology used in tests overseas was problematic, with false positives "quite high".
A new year means exciting new players - and opportunities for established stars to once again shine.
"It is more important than ever that we act now," strike organisers wrote on Facebook.
Parts of the North Island received at least 400% of their normal February rainfall.
Stacey Reriti was found guilty of sexually violating and manipulating a 10-year-old male student in 2015.
It also describes how the system can turn off the car's radio, air conditioner and other functions to encourage the owner to make repayments.
According to NIWA, it was the wettest summer on record for several major centres, including Napier, Auckland, Whangārei, Gisborne and Tauranga.
Emma Chatterton was heckled by the crowd, with the Green Party co-leader saying it was "appalling behaviour" that National let a new candidate front.
The high-flying winger had to go through plenty to earn his shot but once he got it, Mark Telea never looked back.
AA's Martin Glynn says the roads are busier this month than they were in March 2019.
Residents repeatedly hit and Government ministers agree managed retreat needs to be on the table.
After the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the endurance race in recent years, tomorrow’s event will bring back a full field of nearly 1800 competitors.
Alfred Cox Skate Park is all about community spirit.
Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa chairman Leon Symes says plenty of agencies want to help the community, but a solid, coordinated plan is needed.
Hobbs broke the barrier for the first time in her career but it will not be recorded as she had a tailwind at the NZ Track and Field Champs in Wellington.
New drug driving offences and infringements are due to come in on March 11, but police enforcing them will do so without the intended equipment.
The summer baches which dotted its scenic clifftops and rolling hills are giving way to permanent homes and a booming population.
Visitor numbers across the region are down, with road closures continuing to be a major issue.
Urban experts and city officials stress the idea has nothing to do with regulating people's movements.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Beach Haven Rd about 7pm.
The Black Caps will see another longstanding contributor to their side depart with selector Gavin Larsen stepping down from his position to take up a role in the UK.
Defending champions open their Super Rugby Pacific account in Melbourne in dominant fashion without head coach Scott Robertson.
