Wintry storms in the US have added another crisis to US President Joe Biden's plate, with at least 59 Americans' deaths blamed on the weather.

A police eagle helicopter joined the search after nightfall in Onewhero, north Waikato.

Britain circulates draft resolution to the UN Security Council demanding that all warring parties immediately institute a “sustained humanitarian pause” so Covid jabs can take priority.

The Dave Kidwell-coached Kiwi side defend their title against their Australian counterparts in Townsville.

OPINION: He's finally on scoreboard backed by favourable forecast. But dogged Brit's new challenge is to win six starts from seven against Jimmy Spithill in key racing zone.

The iconic museum has had almost no visitors for four months, allowing long-overdue refurbishments to go ahead.

The 35-year-old went for a walk and didn't come back.

A steady flow of spectators were at the viaduct waterfront, despite efforts to limit the size of crowds.

Team UK boss doubles down on disappointment with challenger of record to produce a sweet and crucial win against Luna Rossa.

The winning tickets were sold in Nelson and Dunedin.

Jackie Scott-Frew took her grandchildren for a cruise to the Otautau Car Show in her 1956 Ford Fairlane, to enter her first car show.

The rugged stayer upset the applecart when she produced a well-timed finish to deny Sound a victory in Saturday’s $100,000 race at Ellerslie.

Good girl Dakota sniffed out offenders, was winched into helicopters, and led boat operations.

Police will keep an active presence in the Bay of Plenty, especially in Te Teko and Kawerau.

Waiuku Rd wil be closed for some time, police say.

The brilliant No 10 has decided to hang up the boots at the age of 38 after accomplishing everything in the game.

The women's one-day cricket competition has a new frontrunner after the Super Smash champs won the first of two top-of-the-table clashes in Rangiora on Saturday.

The Kiwi side look to avenge last year's loss as they take on a star-studded Indigenous outfit in Townsville.

Anyone who has been in Auckland will need to show a negative test before boarding.

The rattle hit Wellington about 6.20pm.