The Kiwi general manager, a pivotal figure at a once struggling NBA franchise, has been spoken to about leading NZ Rugby, writes Patrick McKendry.
The draw takes place in Washington DC and will be live on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
While this sounds incredibly sad and concerning, doctors and scientists have cast doubts on the technology used and its growing commercialisation.
Justice Anthony Hughes said that the attempt to kill Sergei Skripal "must have been authorised at the highest level, by President Putin".
The men – aged 21, 22 and 43 – were arrested following an operation targeting the supply of illicit drugs in Masterton.
The gouge was determined to be intentional by an independent disciplinary committee.
It said it believed the amount involved was an average of about $300 per person, "all in the taxpayer's favour".
Two tenancy experts shared their advice about how you might go about negotiating a lower rent price with your landlord.
Rotorua Lakes Council’s trial of moving the city’s Night Market from the central city to Kuirau Park has sparked concern among stallholders and retailers.
MetService is forecasting a lovely weekend for most of the country following a week that "had it all" including a tornado, heavy rain and lots of lightning.
The feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year was becoming "a bit of a fractured event" due to political division, according to one expert.
Grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinises an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
McLaren teammates Norris and Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen are all in contention for the Formula 1 world title as the final race approaches in Abu Dhabi.
The Duke of Sussex joined The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, who was discussing made-for-TV Christmas movies – loved by some and derided by others.
The Swedish furniture giant is one of the biggest forestry owners in a region, and it's worrying some residents.
Police were alerted to the crash on Seafield View Road in Grafton shortly after 7.30am.
The All Whites defender says while he won't be setting an alarm to watch the early morning draw, he is hoping for one country in particular to be drawn in New Zealand's pool.
The new rules will come into effect on December 27 as part of the online watchdog's bid to protect children from being accidentally exposed to harmful internet content.
Inland Revenue (IR) was asking for feedback on proposals to improve the way new loans by companies to shareholders are taxed.
Police were called to a store in central Auckland last week, after a man allegedly picked up the limited-edition Fabergé James Bond Octopussy Egg worth $33,585 and swallowed it.
Eddie Osei-Nketia, who has not run for New Zealand in more than three years, will now compete for Australia.
"This man was an active member of a particularly sinister encrypted group whose sole purpose was to celebrate the sexual abuse of children."
"This is why we can't have nice things," Department of Conservation principal ranger Briggs Pilkington said, of the thief with "a chainsaw and a bad attitude".
"I'm a member of the grumpy old men club, but this is just heartwarming. I mean, it's the best Christmas present I've ever gotten."
Police say quick reporting helped foil the smash-and-grab at JD Sports in Albany, where more than $20,000 worth of clothing was recovered.
The 2026 national broadcast for Matariki celebrations is set to take place in Tāmaki Makaurau with the theme Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone.
New Zealand's second innings finally ended at 466-8 declared, with a lead of 530 runs.
A woman was killed and another person injured after a vehicle crashed into a river on White Pine Bush Rd near Tāneatua just after 6pm on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Lawson's team Racing Bulls announced it would be keeping the 23-year-old for the 2026 season.
A spokesperson for Hastings District Council said there were cameras in the gallery and that matters around identifying the person involved in the theft were being managed by the police.
There were four casualties in the strike, according to the social media post, bringing the death toll of the campaign to at least 87 people.
Emergency services responded to the incident at the Kindercare Learning Centre on Ferry Rd in the suburb of Woolston at around 1.13pm on Friday.
The fugitive allegedly shot dead two police officers while they served a warrant at his home in Porepunkah in August.
If built as proposed, the 8361sqm ballroom would dwarf the White House itself.
In a victim impact statement, the mother of Robert Douglas Ralston said she was still haunted by the decision to turn off his life support.
Kapa-Kingi will be able to attend the party's Annual General Meeting in Rotorua this Sunday.
Te Whatu Ora today confirmed two new cases, bringing the total nationwide to 30, of which 22 were no longer infectious.
The Black Ferns will take on the Springbok Women ahead of the third test between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Johannesburg on September 5.
From the election of a New York mayor to the intrigue surrounding a Paris jewel heist, keeping up with this year's news left some people struggling with pronunciations.
Two areas have been cordoned off after a man who presented to a medical centre with critical injuries died in hospital.
"We are just beyond grateful she is home safe with us," Sadie's owners said.
Craig Stobo has agreed to temporarily step aside from the role, along with other Crown governance roles, while the investigation was undertaken.
South Korean man Gunak Lee, 23, thought he was buying 10 jewelled geckos for several thousand dollars.
The annual event on the Eclipse featured performances by rock legends the Beach Boys.
Russian President said some proposals in a US plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating that any deal is still some ways off.
The tomcat killed and ate birds, chicks and eggs from all 95 nests of a tarapirohe (black-fronted tern) colony on a large island in the Waiau Toa/Clarence River in December 2024.
New Zealand led by 530 runs when its second innings came to an end at 466-8.
