She'll become the first tennis player to represent New Zealand in singles at the Olympics since Marina Erakovic.
Lionel Fatu Elika was at the Olympics with a Samoan team that has one boxer who is a strong medal contender.
Chris Chang has you covered with what you might have missed from overnight, with a Kiwi angle of course.
Research suggests anti-gang measures may have the opposite of the desired effect, write Antje Deckert and Juan Tauri.
This week New Zealand faced up to its shameful national history of abuse in state care. John Campbell asks a social services expert: how well does Oranga Tamariki protect vulnerable kids today?
One person said a large group of drivers and their associates were told to leave and the situation swiftly escalated.
US Correspondent Logan Church journeys back to Middle-earth for a sneak peek of The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale.
The 56-year-old made her long-awaited return to live performing at the opening ceremony, and Dion has since taken to social media to express her gratitude.
The legendary singer will turn 80 in January 2025 and says he has no fear of death but he is determined to enjoy himself while he can.
Police and bailiffs join forces against disruptive illegal street racing activity across Hutt Valley and Porirua.
"I'm putting together a massive tour, which is being announced soon, and am going to see the world again," she added.
Torrential rain is threatening to reduce the men's triathlon to a duathlon, as Hayden Wilde claims he has cards yet to play against his fiercest rival.
"If we take away some of what makes Nelson vibrant, then we’re just driving the town further down," one local retailer says.
Party's co-leaders have written to Tana, saying the MP's actions have "distorted the proportionality" of Parliament — and setting in motion waka-jumping provisions.
"Christians, get out and vote! Just this time – you won’t have to do it anymore," he told the crowd.
Police were called to Featherston St near the intersection with Seddon St at around 10.30pm after reports of "disorder".
Caroline Flora considers whether current regulations around classifying content are fit for purpose in an increasingly digital world.
Blues halfback Finlay Christie appears to be a casualty of the July series as Will Jordan and Sam Cane return to the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship.
Police were called to the intersection with Taumangi Road in Putāruru at around 2.40pm.
Actress Carrie Fisher said she thought director George Lucas was "kidding" when he first showed her the gold bikini worn in 1983's Return of the Jedi.
The tabletopping southerners repeated their 2023 victory over the Aucklanders at Christchurch.
The NZ women begin pool play at Stade de France in their bid to reprise their Tokyo 2020 triumph.
Wairoa Response Manager Senior Sergeant Scott Leighton said the incident around 3pm on Saturday was "extremely disappointing".
Russell has been visiting New Zealand, looking in part at the risk climate change poses to the Pacific region.
With 10,500 athletes competing across 32 sports, the issue remains a big challenge for organisers and anti-doping authorities alike.
The former All Blacks skipper underwent back surgery in March - now he's back in the squad under a new head coach and is eyeing up a special milestone.
The guitarist and lead singer was part of the band since its founding in the 1980s.
Organisers have had to cancel a course familiarisation event just two days out from the men's medal race.
Police said the crash on Dominion Rd was reported just after 7.40pm on Sunday.
Hurricanes fullback Ruben Love has moved a step closer to his first test cap, after a stellar Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
The singer had been due to perform at Campus Fesztival in Debrecen, Hungary, but was forced to pull out of the show hours before taking to the stage on "doctor's orders".
Peter Davey was one of three chimney sweeps when he came to Wellington 43 years ago.
The world champion will race for New Zealand's first Olympic swimming medal at Paris.
Just one of nine NZ boats has so far failed to advance directly to the next round of its event.
