White Ferns scrape to last-gasp T20 win against England
The White Ferns have snatched a last-gasp three-run T20 international win against England after a late batting collapse by the visitors at Saxton Oval in Nelson.
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Sir Russell Coutts slams dolphin policy after SailGP races canned
Sir Russell Coutts slams dolphin policy after SailGP races canned
Sir Russell Coutts has slammed officials for their "extreme" dolphin policy that halted racing on the first day of the SailGP event.
Dolphins on SailGP Christchurch course see racing called off
Dolphins on SailGP Christchurch course see racing called off
The presence of dolphins on the racecourse forced a cancellation of the opening day of racing in SailGP’s return to Christchurch.
Chch's Arts Centre in talks over Dux de Lux building
Chch's Arts Centre in talks over Dux de Lux building
Christchurch's Arts Centre says it is in confidential talks with a new hospitality group to take over the original Dux de Lux building.
Replacing posties with couriers will slow deliveries, union says
Replacing posties with couriers will slow deliveries, union says
Postal workers say NZ Post's plan to replace them with couriers will make deliveries slower.
Spaniel averts disaster on island in Wgtn Harbour
Spaniel averts disaster on island in Wgtn Harbour
When Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday morning, he did not expect to become a hero.
'Administrative error' could have delayed consent for hospital
'Administrative error' could have delayed consent for hospital
A square of land barely bigger than a car park briefly threatened to hold up building consent for Dunedin's new hospital, ministerial documents have revealed.
Recycling changes will 'take a while to catch on'
Recycling changes will 'take a while to catch on'
Milk bottle tops and aerosol cans are not welcome in the recycle bin, but pizza boxes are fine - so long as the pizza has been removed.
Govt pushes to improve rehab access for remand prisoners
Govt pushes to improve rehab access for remand prisoners
The coalition government is pushing ahead with its pledge to improve access to rehab for prisoners who are awaiting trial or sentencing.
Smokefree u-turn 'does not send good message'
Smokefree u-turn 'does not send good message'
The world-first law that would have created a smokefree generation in Aotearoa New Zealand was repealed under urgency by the coalition government on Wednesday.
Black Caps swept aside by Australia
Black Caps swept aside by Australia
The Black Caps have been clean-swept 3-0 in their T20 series against Australia.
Ukrainian community marks anniversary of Russia's invasion
Ukrainian community marks anniversary of Russia's invasion
The Ukrainian community in Aotearoa and supporters gathered on Saturday to mark the second year of the invasion.
Port Hills residents to focus on improving firebreaks
Port Hills residents to focus on improving firebreaks
A Worsleys Road resident says there will be a community meeting next week about building resilience to fires on the Port Hills.
Luxon leaves Big Gay Out after heated protest
Luxon leaves Big Gay Out after heated protest
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has abruptly left the Big Gay Out festival in Auckland's Point Chevalier after being confronted by Gaza protesters.
Film festival losing staff, cutting regional programme
Film festival losing staff, cutting regional programme
The organisers of New Zealand's biggest international film festival are downplaying the departure of five senior staff, last-minute venue cancellations and drastic cuts to this year's programme.
Search suspended for swimmer missing at Piha beach
Search suspended for swimmer missing at Piha beach
A swimmer has been reported missing at Piha this afternoon after getting into difficulty.
Homicide investigation after woman's death in Wellington
Homicide investigation after woman's death in Wellington
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Wednesday.
Lower speed limits needed for children cycling: advocates
Lower speed limits needed for children cycling: advocates
Cycling advocates are calling for safer conditions for children cycling to school, after the Minister of Transport told councils to stop work on imposing blanket speed reductions.
Firefighters tackle large scrub blaze in North Canterbury
Firefighters tackle large scrub blaze in North Canterbury
North Canterbury firefighters and four helicopters are tackling another large scrub blaze.
Race against time as whales strand on East Coast beach
Race against time as whales strand on East Coast beach
A pod of pilot whales has stranded at a beach near Māhia on the East Coast.