Wellington performer Jacob Dombroski was nominated for his talents, his empathy and how he connected with people. Three other community members also received awards at a Government House ceremony.

The Voice host Carson Daly took on a major role in pals Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's Oklahoma wedding on July 3. Read on for details.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw is being challenged for his job by a climate activist, but says he's “quietly confident” he'll retain it.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay joked that she's now part of the "#specialankleunit" as she revealed a picture of her ankle cast on Instagram.

Here's what's happening in the capital today.

The government splashed $37.6 million on private security guards for MIQ hotels in eight months after announcing it would use its own guards instead.

Dorit Kemsley and her kids are getting adventurous on their family vacation. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member’s son Jagger and daughter Phoenix experienced an adorable first together during their tropical getaway, as recently captur...

A Taranaki couple who breed top jersey bulls have made history by winning a prestigious award twice in a row.

Surgeries are being postponed in Christchurch as a surge in the number of young children sick with respiratory conditions adds to pressure on medical services.

Hosting a house party in breach of NSW health orders was Paul Vaughan’s third strike at the Dragons.

Coach Tom Donnelly has picked flanker James Lentjes to be the man to finally lead Otago back into the top tier of provincial rugby.

Amanda Kloots paid tribute to her "DJ in heaven," husband Nick Cordero, on the anniversary of his death from COVID-19 complications. "It was my 'Nick era' and I'll have it forever," the author wrote.

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While discussing her new song "Cambia El Paso," Jennifer Lopez declared that she's having the "best time," as things heat up with Ben Affleck. "I love my life right now," the Grammy nominee shared.

Quarantine hub concerns have seen the Australian Formula One grand prix cancelled for a second straight year.

Justine Schroder spends her time pottering around her shed with a copper distillery named ‘Bruce’. The result? An award-winning gin.

Kourtney Kardashian kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a girls' beach trip with her boyfriend Travis Barker's daughter Alabama Barker and stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya.

Disney offers behind the scenes looks at its theme parks and Monsters, Inc, Skeletor is back and Neon has a comedy about a muslim women's punk band.

Christchurch's Word Festival will be a bold collaboration that shows how art can transcend lockdown's limits.

Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead spent time at his home over the Fourth of July weekend along with his son, marking the first time the new couple has been spotted together.