From the historic Treaty of Waitangi grounds to the remote Kermadec Islands – nine of New Zealand's most significant sites are a step closer to international recognition.
After a short sprint, the finish line is in sight for the Farah Palmer Cup season with the Championship and Premiership Finals contested this weekend in Wellington and Christchurch.
Honey Kerslake says it's important she creates her own legacy on and off the field as she embarks on a professional career.
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
Both Richie Mo'unga and Fehi Fineanganofo have been ruled out of the upcoming Wallabies tests.
Melbourne-based fitness influencer Sam Wood has spent several nights in custody on the Sunshine Coast following his weekend arrest.
The UN's health agency doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and urged Russia to provide more information.
Once built, it would be NZ's highest road bridge, replacing a temporary one that's been there since Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023.
Pike's attorneys said she is aware of what happened and is "angry and confused".
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including murder charges after the death of doctor to the royal family, and how an Indian cop clung onto a speeding car for 40km.
Two crews were sent to the blaze in Wharekaho at around 2.23am on Thursday.
Dr Hannah Cain was found dead at her property on the edge of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk while hosting a children's sleepover.
New restrictions will ban the taking of most intertidal marine life from November 1, with tougher daily limits and plans for on-the-spot fines to curb overharvesting.
BJ Watling has been appointed Black Caps batting coach, replacing Luke Ronchi at the end of the Test series against India in early December.
The National plan would also cut payments for long-term beneficiaries and double stand-down periods for people who repeatedly quit their jobs.
The US has a history of executions that fail at the first attempt.
Israel's retaliatory offensive killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, destroyed much of Gaza and drove most of its 2 million residents from their homes.
The 2.4m work, titled The Orange Plague and covered in 23-carat gold leaf, was unveiled this week.
The party announced its aviation policy today, pledging automatic refunds for cancelled flights on larger carriers, all-in pricing and new Commerce Commission scrutiny of airline fares, costs and profits.
It comes after Penrith's Dally M-winning halfback Nathan Cleary suffered a compound fracture in a hip-drop tackle in an NRL preliminary final two weeks ago.
Police are investigating a string of copper thefts from rural irrigators, while footage captures a man allegedly cutting the cable from a Christchurch EV fast charger.
Dogs locked in cages, crates or kennels for too long will result in their owners being fined $500 under new rules proposed by the Government.
Richie Mo’unga’s late exit forces a reshuffle as the All Blacks roll the dice on McKenzie at 10 and Barrett at the back.
New Zealand Rugby said the PNG Chiefs name would cause "significant confusion and damage" but Peter V'landys isn't copping it.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his matchday 23 for the first Bledisloe Cup Test match.
The bears are being recalled due to a possible entanglement or strangulation hazard.
Police said they were called to Hoeroa St yesterday afternoon.
Laboratory worker Darya Shipilova, 28, died just days after falling ill with an undisclosed illness.
A scene guard remains at the Hereford Street property, and police expect to be at the address for several days.
Leng Minn Kit breached a Tenancy Tribunal restraining order by renting out a rundown, unweathertight North Shore property, despite previous compliance action.
Jane Doe is accusing seven men of raping her at a Cornell University fraternity party in 2024.
Among the items on sale at budget retailer PD Mart were products intended for children.
The centre missed the 2026 season due to injury.
The NZ First leader says he hopes the conversion therapy ban is overturned, while Christopher Luxon rules out changes to either law under a National-led government.
More than 100,000 tourists have visited the attraction since last year, but with that number also came a range of concerns.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie said it took three selection meetings with his coaching staff to finalise the 23 for the first Bledisloe Cup Test match.
Jamaal Howard, 46, was convicted of the killing of Vickie Swartout, 42, in a 2000 store robbery.
Naotunne Vijitha, 71, closed his eyes for a brief moment as he was sentenced for sexually abusing girls as young as four at his temple.
Donald Trump claims the move was suggested by the United States Secret Service, as “it seems that all presidents play golf".
Proposal for a national bridge programme for designing, procuring and delivering bridges across state highways and local roads that could save millions of dollars for New Zealand over the next 30 years.
The 13-year-old was found in a vehicle with burns to 90% of his body after allegedly attempting to flee the site of a firebombing in Taylors Hill.
Organisation overseeing the certification of modified vehicles is searching for a new generation of car enthusiasts.
As the war drags through its fifth year, the need for personnel is increasingly acute, commanders and analysts say.
Sam Wood, who appeared on The Bachelor's third season, is accused of violent offences including strangulation.
The blaze tore through an estimated 1350ha of land after burning for three days.
