A win over his former club continues to elude coach Ufuk Talay, but the Phoenix remain right in the hunt for a top-six finish.

While the camp at Parliament seems festive, it's not everyone's kind of party with a rapidly growing petition calling for its end.

Minus a yellow card, Fergus Burke was everything the Crusaders needed him to be in Richie Mo'unga's absence.

The New Zealand-based Cook Islander arrived in Rarotonga and has tested positive for Covid-19, with over 30 close contacts.

The most successful team in Super Rugby history were far from perfect during a 42-32 win against the Hurricanes, but they did enough.

Emergency services were called to Penny Rd in Rongotea at about 7pm. The serious crash unit has been notified.

Three other players from Lower Hutt, Nelson and Auckland will split a further $1M. Powerball was not struck, and rolls over to Wednesday.

They came, they saw, they partied. Now, a flat which held a large student party during a Covid outbreak has been slapped with a fine.

Possible salmonella and cronobacter contamination was found in specific batches of several infant formulas which are imported from the US.

It was only a trial game, but the Warriors demonstrated enough in their win over the Storm to leave their fans feeling hopeful about 2022.

A water tanker has been brought in to support residents of the South Wairarapa town after heavy rainfall contaminated the local reservoir.

Police have released an image of Rimutaka Prison escapee John Douglas Willis, who was last seen driving a Toyota Hiace van.

Nico Porteous might be an Olympic gold medallist, but his mum says he'll still be her son with the messy bedroom.

ANALYSIS: It might not quite be the last laugh, but Josh Ioane may at least allow himself a little smirk.

Crusaders got out to 42-18 before the Hurricanes stormed back, but too late to avert a predictable result.

A David Ball goal gave the high-flying Phoenix the lead, before Sydney equalised as it finished in a stalemate at Leichhardt.

It's a chalk proposal in an exercise area that's got all the Covid guests talking. But did Tim say yes?

The sight of 'Guzzler' making big plays in the Chiefs’ win against the Highlanders ought to warm the cockles of their fanbase.

REVIEW: If you come for the costuming and chuckles, you'll definitely stay hooked because of its addictive storytelling and “marvellous” main character.

Beachgoers and birthday party attendees were treated to the sight of orca coming “super close” to the New Plymouth shoreline on Saturday afternoon.