The Phoenix have fallen to a narrow defeat after failing to deal with a dangerous ball that allowed Adelaide United to snatch a 68th minute winner.

Black Caps' T20 opener blasts his way back into form as the Brave earn a home T20 final, beating Canterbury in top of the table clash.

The database used to reconnect families split by war was hacked this week, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

Phoenix men play their first match since January 5 after Covid-19 swept through the squad in Australia.

One person was treated for possible smoke inhalation after being inside a rural Canterbury house in Kirwee when a fire broke out.

After an agonising defeat to the Roar, the Phoenix women chase their first victory in Adelaide.

One 24-year-old solo mum was at home with her son watching everyone panic buy, knowing there was no way she could do that: "I still only had my $50 to spend on food.”

The toxins in the lake are extremely harmful and may cause serious illnesses or death, the Waikato District Health Board says.

Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi was too ill to attend parliament this week, and preparations are under way for him to receive urgent care in Aotearoa.

Police and fire investigators are looking into a second fire on Goat Island, off the coast of Riwaka, on Friday afternoon.

A helicopter was called to Pōhara, in the Tasman region, after reports of a person falling into a crevasse.

Tongas are starting to make contact with their families again after a volcanic eruption and tsunami rocked the islands last weekend.

REVIEW: While the Edinburgh of the South proves adept at standing in for New York and fictional principalities, the story and accents are truly terrible.

Students and staff at most of New Zealand's universities will need to be vaccinated for the new term.

There are four Taranaki teams and 10 visiting combinations left in the Taranaki Men’s Open Fours after post section at Paritutu on Friday.

REVIEW: On the evidence of this season's opener, there's sure to be plenty more drama, double-dealings and bloodshed before the final curtain falls.

A chance encounter with serial killer Fred West inspired Sally J. Morgan's debut novel. Now, the Wellington-based author has won a UK writing award for her book Toto Among the Murderers.

Up to six vehicles are blocking lanes on the Northern Motorway heading north after a multi-vehicle crash.

The moment Janelle Hazeldine first held her daughter is when she knew the true meaning of “bittersweet”.

Two people are in serious condition and one in moderate condition after two cars collided.