Ever since the game went professional, kick off times has never been far from the pub leaner conversation.
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Curious about how and why NZ is speeding up its consent process for major projects? 1News runs a rule over the proposed changes and why they continue to stir up controversy.
The Classification Office warns online misogyny is rife within extremist ideology - and engaging with such content exposes young people to more radical and hateful ideas on the internet.
In this week's newsletter, Scotty discusses the Blues Hurricanes Super Rugby clash, the Chiefs flying under the radar, how the Warriors blew a game in a first half, and more feats from NZ's greatest ultramarathoner.
The sport's been in Rodney Roberts blood for 50 years.
A New Zealand Olympic one-two is fast becoming a very real possibility in the K1 500, after Aimee Fisher beat Dame Lisa Carrington in a world record time.
Wellington music therapist Sophie Sabri helps group the Rocking Rainbows and says it gives a voice to those who find it challenging to communicate.
Police, paramedics and fire crews are on the scene at Freshney Place in Hillpark after being called around 7am.
Christchurch's Mama Hooch bar was the location of a depraved drink spiking ring between 2015 and 2018.
Kiwis in the South Island could still catch a lingering glimpse of the dazzling light display into this week.
Auckland Transport argues the central city businesses had been informed of changes two months in advance.
Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 10 just after 10pm yesterday.
The consumer affairs show has been on air since April 1977 but TVNZ confirmed last month it won't live on in its current form.
The move will offer slight relief to some mortgage holders, although it's not so great for savers.
The 31-year-old is due to appear in Gore District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and unlawful possession of ammunition.
An investigation revealed the man had submitted fraudulent grant applications representing more than $75,000 in "fictitious costs".
According to figures released by Stats NZ today, the largest contributing group to the monthly rise was grocery food.
It's all about the Blues and Hurricanes after their Eden Park thriller - but don't forget last year's finalists, writes Patrick McKendry.
Police say the man drove erratically and at times travelled on the wrong side of the road after he "accelerated away" from the Auckland checkpoint.
Pana and Missy's son survived the Hillpark blaze but two of his friends lost their lives.
The arrests come after the Auckland church was broken into in mid-March.
In a dramatic announcement, Cane signs long-term deal with Suntory and says this year will be his last as an All Black.
A federal court has rescinded a temporary order for social media company X to hide videos of a terrorist attack globally.
A woman was arrested by police after the two-hour incident.
The Tribunal had been hearing a legal challenge over the Government’s plan to repeal a section of the Oranga Tamariki Act, and wanted to speak directly to Children's Minister Karen Chhour about the policy.
An ambulance call-handler has since been found to have breached a patient's right to a professional standard of services.
Firearms and a "substantial amount of cash" have also been seized following searches of four houses, a storage unit, and a catamaran.
Mixed martial artist says painting by Kiwi street artist Owen Dippie is 'much appreciated'.
Michael Hendry's latest victory came almost a year to the day after his cancer diagnosis.
Two die in an Auckland house fire, an All Blacks captain steps down, and another bank cuts down on mortgage and deposit rates.
Leading family and sexual violence agency Aviva believes the publicity of last year's trial is what prompted others to seek help.
Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) region wrapped up its regional kapa haka competitions over the weekend, with six teams representing the rohe and three first equal placings announced.
The road directly connecting Auckland with Northland was forced to close for critical road restoration works following Cyclone Gabrielle last year.
Police have been monitoring movements and proceedings surrounding the funeral of Hone Kay-Selwyn since Thursday last week.
Many Kiwis are facing mortgage pain as the big Aussie banks continue to make steady profits and one business leader calls for the institutions to be reined in.
The 46-year-old disappeared from her home in Titahi Bay in June 2019 and her body was found two months later in an abandoned house in Ruatoria.
Even when you've got a water-tight case, it's a long road to win a parking ticket appeal.
The programme that fought for the "little guy" on behalf of New Zealanders for 47 years closed tonight with a promise.
Nelson Airport's counsel says the park residents' risk of being evicted cannot be considered as part of a week-long hearing.
The British royal honoured the late TV star's legacy, hailing Irwin – who died in 2006 – as "brilliant".
Grace Ayling said her council's proposed spend on cycle paths was "tone-deaf to the concerns and struggles of our ratepayers".
Fisher believes she and Dame Lisa Carrington are in for an epic in the K1 500 at the Olympics.
