A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Waitomo and Taranaki, while the outlook is generally grim for much of the country all week.

The hosts were on track for an upset victory until Ashleigh Gardner ruined their plans under lights at Seddon Park.

The effects of changes intended to dampen the housing market are complex and uncertain, and will be closely watched, the Finance Minister says.

The Phoenix's top-six hopes have taken a hit following a costly mistake at the back.

Five helicopters were helping to tackle the 300ha fire, which has been burning since Friday.

Triathlon organisers say support from the Taranaki community "has been amazing”.

Delayed a month thanks to Covid, Splore felt like a chance to party snatched from the jaws of the pandemic.

NRL match review committee looking into Raiders coach's conduct from sideline against Warriors after alleged referee abuse.

Luck seems to have returned for the driver, who is often in the hunt for titles only for something to take him out.

Police were called to the prison at about 1.15pm on Sunday after assault between two inmates.

The 19-year-old is known to regularly visit libraries throughout Hutt Valley, particularly Naenae Library.

New Zealand made a blistering start with the ball against the Aussies in Hamilton but are in danger of letting the game slip.

Devon Conway and Ish Sodhi shine again as New Zealand make short work of the tourists in Hamilton.

Kate Gee-Taylor said cyclists from Nelson to Rotorua joined them for the good cause.

It's been two years in the making, but the Rusty Radiator diner has opened and is dedicated to keeping things authentic, from the decor to the menu.

Otago seamer writes himself into record books with a rare type of hat-trick, where the same fielder took all three catches.

The child died surrounded by family at Starship Hospital in Auckland, where she had been since the crash on Tuesday.

Emergency services have attended a crash that has seen power lines dangle on State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth.

Ufuk Talay's side welcome the competition's high-flying newcomers to Wollongong.

After failing to win the Bledisloe Cup in his first year in charge, Dave Rennie has cast his net wide in 2021.