The New Zealand Herald reports Havili is understood to have been appointed captain over other contenders like Codie Taylor and Tom Christie and will be named as the side's new captain on Wednesday.

A host of cancer-causing chemicals have been found in damaged water systems after wildfires. Sometimes these chemicals, such ...

Police are asking anyone who may have seen something to come forward.

The 37-year-old wrestler welcomed a baby girl named Liko'ula Pauomahinakaipiha with her husband Travis Browne and admitted she feels grateful for the little one's safe arrival as the birth came amid ...

Police were called to a home on Holly Street just after 1:30am on Saturday, and discovered the woman's body inside. No one else is sought in relation to the death. A Mandarin-speaking interpreter ...

Police say the incident happened just off Waipahi Highway around 11am. St John have dispatched a helicopter to respond, while Worksafe has been advised.

A notice, controlling movements of fruit and vegetables, was put in place for two weeks. Biosecurity NZ commissioner Mike Inglis says teams have been out and about at various markets over the weekend.

There are currently three active fires burning in the Los Angeles area, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire. The three active fires are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes.

People are being asked to give feedback on changes to the Arms Act - with consultation open today through February. Coalition of Licensed Firearms Owners spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack says changes ...

Their Toyota Verblitz side had been winless after three rounds, but picked up a 32-18 win over the Ricoh Black Rams.

Medical equipment and supplies were also taken from the Queenstown rescue helicopter over the weekend. It had just taken a critically ill patient to Dunedin Hospital, and was grounded at the base due ...

Firefighters are working to make further progress against wildfires that have killed at least 24 people in Los Angeles as forecasters warn strong winds will return this week. Follow the day's ...