Follow live coverage from the Gold Coast as the Ferns chase a bounceback victory to ensure they retain the cup.

To defend their world title, the Black Ferns will probably have to beat France and England at Eden Park after their quarterfinal against Wales in Whangārei.

Great snow in the south and a return of key winter events brought more people into the tourist town for longer.

Kiwi golfer makes it 18 career title wins and her second for 2022 after dominant final round in her birth country of South Korea.

Events celebrating Indian culture, big bands, agriculture and Christchurch’s heritage have entertained thousands of people throughout Canterbury this long weekend.

It is hoped a new medical practice in Timaru will help alleviate pressure on the region’s stretched health system, and reduce the number of those on waiting lists.

England cop a yellow card late in the match but run up 75 points against South Africa.

Allan Rutherford was left "pretty damn crook" after contracting the pneumonia legionnaires' - and has now bought a gas mask to do his gardening.

The world No 1 team and tournament favourites were predictably formidable with their rolling maul and 12 of their 13 tries were scored by forwards.

ANALYSIS: Young NZ opener piled the pressure on the defending champs and set his side on track for the semis.

Tucked away in the hills near Raglan, you’ll find a pristine lake – or you might not, depending on the time of year.

A 15-year-old was thrown from an allegedly stolen vehicle driven by another teenager when it hit a car an intersection and smashed into power poles.

You must treat the snow like your dance partner, says ski instructor Nils Otto as we float in a gondola high above the Arlberg.

Sometimes dogs go missing. When they do, Nelson tracker Don Schwass is the man to call.

Views continue to differ on the merits of rodeos but the season-opening Winchester event passed without problems on Saturday.

After a decade of lobbying, a surf lifesaving club at Waitārere Beach is to receive a base that's fit for purpose.

Forest and Bird is demanding an end to mining on conservation land - but advocates say mining is essential to everyday life and a ban would be nonsensical.

Canada finish off with a late try to remain unbeaten at this RWC.

Purpose, pride and joy. Three generations of a Kiwi Indian family prepare for the cleansing light of Diwali.

Huge brawl sees injured taken to hospital, where fighting later breaks out.