A worker in Defence Force operations in Afghanistan has left his family behind, fleeing to Kabul in the hope the New Zealand Government will save him from the Taliban.

Tim and Arty are on track to score the highest points in Do-Over Week - but they blow it big time. And they're not alone.

The Dean Cup was established in 1907– the only older competitive trophy is the Ranfurly Shield – and is played between the rural communities of Whangamōmona, Strathmore and Toko.

Teen sensation shows her quality in opening round of women's NBL as Waikato Wizards make unbeaten start.

Marvel gets animated as it puts a new spin on some pre-existing stories, while a 1980-sitcom favourite is back - and all grown up.

REVIEW: Director Miki Magasiva does a terrific job of creating a sense of space and place, effectively transporting the viewer back to the mid-1970s.

REVIEW: While the gorgeous, rugged landscape is very much integral to proceedings, it’s the performances that sell the sometimes confounding premise.

About 150 children from 16 different nationalities came together in Christchurch this weekend, all in the name of football and making friends.

A Christchurch principal says support will be offered to students who knew a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death when a party spiralled out of control.

Police and fire investigators are still investigating the cause of a house fire in central Auckland.

New clubhouse opened exactly 111 years since the club was formed.

Northland lose a player to a red card for the second week in a row as Taranaki run away with game in second half.

The frustration was obvious in Southland Stags captain Tony Lamborn’s voice as he reflected on the 31-11 loss to Bay of Plenty.

Warriors make it three in a row against Bulldogs but was it enough to boost their finals hopes?

Is the prime piece of real estate "worth too much to keep pensioners on"? That's what some tenants are starting to think.

Tysons East attacker Amber Ormond said Saturday’s Bayleys premier one netball final was the hardest she has played in.

Here's hoping you got your laundry dry on Sunday, as much of the country is set to be sodden for the next few days.

The impressive $1.5m rebuild of the famous old bandstand in central Christchurch is finally complete and attracting a lot of admirers.

The anniversary of the Aigantighe Art Gallery was marked with a weekend of art sessions, reminiscing and music.

The biggest day in the Indian year was celebrated in Timaru on Sunday.