Foster wasn't deemed good enough by the NZ Rugby board but is on the brink of winning it all in Paris.
The Green Party’s stance on a coalition deal with National undervalues the potential of MMP, writes Q+A presenter Jack Tame.
Auckland Council this week voted against establishing a Māori ward. So, what are Māori wards? And why are some people opposed to them?
Lock Retallick returns to No.4 jersey, with selectors going for prop Laulala's experience on the bench to counter 'bomb squad'.
A warrant is out for the arrest of Robert Card in the attack that sent panicked bowlers scrambling behind pins when shots rang out yesterday.
Spears recalled going on a road trip through the Arizona desert with a friend who was also nursing a broken heart in 2002 and having an "eerie" experience.
The council's governing body yesterday voted 11-9 against the establishment of a Māori ward for the 2025 local body elections.
It comes after Peters accused Jacinda Ardern of "an appalling lack of transparency" over what she knew about the March 15, 2019, terror attacks before they happened.
The media company’s total revenue is down $14.1 million, but digital revenue climbed 14%.
Breakfast surprised the winning bakery this morning to hand over the Bakels Legendary Sausage Roll Competition trophy.
Outstanding All Blacks skipper Cane says he has been inspired by the support from home and that has grown significantly ahead of the World Cup final.
Two large snakes are on the loose in Coogee after a woman's disgruntled ex-partner allegedly released them during a "tantrum".
Photos showed the property completely engulfed in flames, with large plumes of black smoke pouring from the house.
The five youths, including a 12-year-old, have been arrested after fleeing from police across South Auckland.
Pacific Update is 1News' news round-up for the region.
Investigators say the woman was in the front yard of an address when she was struck yesterday evening by a Mazda Astina, which pushed her into a tree.
Trainer Mark Walker reveals the method they use with Imperatriz to hit her peak, in her push for a seventh Group One success in Melbourne tomorrow.
The man had left Auckland and arrived in Nelson around 10pm, with police understanding the drug was meant to be sold in the Tasman area.
Tourism operators give their wallet-friendly tips at New Zealand's newly crowned 'best value' destinations.
A legal specialist in conflict resolution and mediation argues rugby needs a better system than resorting to red cards.
On Saturday, a woman matching 29-year-old Michaela Leger's description was seen taking a yellow kayak into the sea.
Hariata and Nani Falekaono said they bought the tickets to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.
The 14-year-old was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.
"The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Lola will combine with a low in the Tasman Sea and impact northern New Zealand," MetService says.
Police have an increased presence in the area as the investigation progresses.
A quick search on Airbnb for properties available across the district for a two-night stay in early November revealed 467 places.
Accusations of poisoning and poor sportsmanship were thrown around as much as the ball itself.
At least 18 people were killed at two mass shooting scenes, with the suspect Robert Card still on the run.
Who decides what to call cyclones? And why do tropical storms with female names often end up being deadlier?
It ended up being a quacker of a day for the birds, as they were safely chaperoned away.
Three others have also been referred to youth services, two weeks after the major inferno that gutted the vacant Toomaths Building on Ghuznee St.
Toyota's six-round 86 series is attracting increasing numbers of women both as drivers and volunteer officials.
What if the unthinkable happens in the final? No, not an All Black loss, even worse than that, a draw. Seven Sharp reporter Ben Hurley investigates.
Police and Customs have disrupted a $63 million drug importation bound for New Zealand shores and arrested four men, following a joint operation.
Perched on the hills of Island Bay, the 1929 building is regarded as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture.
The sports facility is again under threat, with the main contractor being denied extra funding to complete the project.
Snow bucketed over them as they trained ahead of their match against Wales tomorrow afternoon.
Covenants are becoming more and more popular in new developments — but what are they?
The road remains blocked, while the serious crash unit examines the scene.
The 77-year-old actor was best known for playing The Fonz in classic sitcom Happy Days when he was offered a part in the 1978 movie musical.
Eskdale School principal Tristan Cheer is concerned it could become the "new normal".
