A Russian air strike on a hospital in the city of Mariupol has killed three people - including one child, and the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine hold talks in Turkey.

New Zealand recharged their campaign in Hamilton and now seek to topple the tournament favourites in the capital.

Chiefs Manawa needed a last-ditch kick to drift wide to beat Matatū in Hamilton on Thursday night.

Tournament favourites claim a narrow victory in competition opener against a strong South Island team.

The fight at the school happened shortly after 11am on Tuesday, and resulted in one boy being taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Two DHBs were spending $3 million on projects to improve treatment for Covid-19 and non-Covid patients.

Building a Wilson car park in central Christchurch has been described as "unimaginative and shortsighted", but the Court Theatre says its existence will be threatened without it.

REVIEW: It could be easy to become overwhelmed or detached from this audacious work, but its creators ensure it remains rooted in emotional reality.

While the cause of a widespread blaze in Arthur's Pass remain unclear, a hay bale fire near Ashburton was deemed to have been caused by "spontaneous combustion".

Foot traffic might be down in central city but food delivery orders are in hot demand.

The cheese is being recalled after listeria was detected in specific batches of the product.

Will immunity wane? What about BA.2? Experts explain how Covid cases could track post-peak.

A beloved time-travel fantasy is back for its sixth season, while Disney+'s latest inspired-by-true-crime drama is one of the best.

REVIEW: Clad in a fetching hoodie-and-beanie combo, she may look like an escapee from the Blair Witch, but she is a compelling presence throughout.

Two water tankers, two fire engines, and two rural resources are at the scene.

REVIEW: Bickering, drinking, karaokeing and flinging, this trio behave exactly as older women in comedies written by younger male writers always do.

REVIEW: This is a witty, mischievous, knowing and proudly literate treat. And you don't need to know anything about the Swedish director to enjoy it.

Kiwis Corey Peters and Aaron Ewen couldn't tame the soft snow in Beijing.

The once-a-year occasion coincided with the fifth anniversary of Brew Union and its owners are celebrating with a special batch.

Christchurch City Council made a unanimous decision to grant a $1.5 million ratepayer loan despite staff recommending the loan be declined.