Patchy win over Fiji has the French into the quarterfinals, then they are poised for a huge clash with the hosts the following weekend.

The emotion was palpable as Wellington won their first NPC title since 2000 after beating Canterbury 26-18.

Police are speaking to the occupants of a car that crashed into a power pole, before one tried to flee on foot.

Wayne Smith said he has never seen a Northland crowd like it as more than 16,000 watched the Black Ferns bash Scotland with their best half of the season.

Former Phoenix fullback among the goal-scorers as Jets net three in rampant first half performance.

Two First Division Lotto players have struck it big.

The tournament co-hosts now know who they have to beat next July and August, while the defending champion United States are headed to NZ.

Protesters gathered at Auckland’s Western Park to call on the Government to "put people before politics".

A review is under way after a patient deteriorated soon after leaving the emergency department.

Theresa Fitzpatrick might have done enough to grab the No 12 jersey ahead of the sudden-death stage of the tournament.

The Fifa Women’s World Cup draw was more than an administrative job to decide the pools for the hotly anticipated competition, coming to our shores in 2023.

The NZ superstar did just what she’s meant to on moving day at the BMW Ladies Championship on Saturday.

It is believed to be the fourth quad bike fatality this year.

Think life after an Olyompic medal and a bunch of world championships might be a bit anti-climactic? Not for Invercargill's Storm Uru.

For 50 years the Gore Country Music Club has honoured old times, adapted to changing times, and empowered heartfelt musi

Black Caps post an imposing total thanks to significant contributions from openers Conway and Allen in their T20 World Cup opener at the SCG.

The defending champions produced a clinic in the second half to win 47-36.

Follow live coverage as Fiji seek a major upset against France, coming off defeat to the tournament favourites.

Two drums were split open when a log was dropped on them at Port Otago.

Top seeding for the quarterfinals all but sewn up after a first-half masterclass against Scotland.