The Kiwi men's hockey team lead 2-1 going into half-time of a big pool match, while the men's sprint qualification is kicking off at the velodrome on day three of the Commonwealth Games.

Defence force leaders, mayors and journalists are among those banned from entering Russia in response to government sanctions over the Ukraine invasion.

Many of Auckland's lakes tested by Niwa scientists have low native vegetation, which leads to poor water quality.

New Zealanders, some living overseas for as long as 18 years, have reported receiving emails from Inland Revenue saying they would get the payment.

People living outside town boundaries in the Mackenzie District have been granted a greater say in the 2022 Local Government elections.

Longer summers means more bugs are breeding. Now, they're coming inside for warmth.

Hannah Kidd's new show features sculpted tin dogs and brightly coloured urns emblazoned with everything from Vladimir Putin to Instagram cats.

Hospitality industry veteran about to pour his final drinks in Geraldine.

On cold wet weekend in Christchurch, the Rams produced some heat against the Sharks.

Domain names have been "returned", but no explanation of how mayoral spat began.

Yanita Hall has traded in her work boots and tool belt for dancing shoes and lycra.

After bagging their first title in 40 years last season, New Plymouth Old Boys claimed back-to-back Taranaki premier hockey championships on Saturday.

The Queens are destined for a top four spot in the Tauihi women's professional basketball competition.

A Levin primary school impressed judges with its performance on the global extinction of animal species.

The names of 21 people slayed by an IRA attack were inscribed on the opening ceremony show-stopper's headpiece, but nobody was told.

It took a publican, three siblings and a big-hearted community, but it meant a trio of teenagers could still go to a ball - of sorts.

About 8.40am, emergency services were called to Kina Road, Oaonui, after a person arrived at a rural property and found a body.

The fire in Mairehau was “well-involved” when fire crews arrived on Sunday afternoon.

Three men will appear in court on Monday following the incident that left one person with life-threatening injuries.

New Zealand is only one gold away from matching the six golds won on the bike in Glasgow in 2014.