This year's supersized tournament of 32 teams has changed the format and how teams are separated by tiebreakers in the group phase.
Another Ruapehu eruption is not a matter of if but when. Thirty years after the volcano's last major eruption cycle, scientists check New Zealand's preparedness.
A health professor unpacks whether halving the salt content in this new Vegemite product makes a meaningful difference to children’s health.
The service, including new food and green organics (FOGO) bins, was supposed to start in July.
Dame Jacinda was the only New Zealander — and only politician — out of nine recipients to make this year's list.
Chris Bishop has shared his thoughts on the latest 1News poll, which showed his party drop into the 20s just months out from election day.
Today's headlines in 90 seconds including an unwelcome passenger hitches a ride on a prison van, a plan to rescue crew stranded in the strait of Hormuz and a baby goat named after the football goat Lionel Messi.
David Nyika tells Breakfast that partner Lexy Thornberry has shown him what the human mind and body is capable of.
The man in his 40s was described as offering services, including acupuncture and holistic therapy, from a clinic in the Glen Eden area.
Customs said criminal groups were enticing young Kiwis into high-risk illegal activities with the promise of overseas travel, cash and a luxury lifestyle.
Saturday’s clash with Belgium in Vancouver is a must-win for New Zealand if they wish to stay at the World Cup, but it won’t be an easy task.
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said strong winds forecast to hit the city from 1pm on Friday could impact travel across the bridge.
The party says just 3% of New Zealand homes have solar power, far behind Australia and the US, and wants to fix that with cheap loans and fewer consents.
Complainants had described last year's odour as "relentless", and "unbearable and nauseating".
A family holiday turned into a "parent's worst nightmare" when teenager Ashen Phaipanya contracted meningitis in Indonesia.
Wellington City Council said the review will evaluate the website's value for money, among other things.
"Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations," NZTA said.
It cited "lower than expected demand on both routes" along with significant rise in operating costs, including fuel.
Police say the girl has been found safe, after being reported missing Wednesday afternoon.
The Oscar-nominated actress says she and her father used first aid skills learned on set to treat a man who had been stabbed outside a Los Angeles restaurant.
Medals bearing the effigy of the late Queen will be retired from general issue.
Two complaints were received by the Police Minister in November last year and February this year.
The $5 million machine is part of New Zealand’s fight against caulerpa, regarded as the world’s largest invasive seaweed removal programme.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers under investigation, and Kiwi teen in Bali ICU battling meningitis and pneumonia.
The group had operated the market for 29 years before a new five-year license was granted to another foundation.
The council's solid waste bylaw states that public litter bins can't be used in a manner that creates a nuisance, is offensive, or creates a risk to public health.
A global watchdog last year reported a 400% rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material in just six months.
Crews were called to the fire at Mr Murdoch's on Fort St on Thursday evening.
