Much of the upper North Island have been rocked by thunderstorms overnight, with over 3000 lightning strikes recorded.

The Spaniard fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner in five sets in a French Open final for the ages.

Although paraplegics are advised to avoid putting pressure on their shoulders, Yak says, because he still had the use of his ...

Wellington nurse Vanron Ngoun has been found in Bangkok, alive and well. Close friends of 60-year-old Vanron Ngoun had been ...

The inaugural six-team Rugby Premier League 7s is set to debut in India from 15 to 29 June. A number of international sevens ...

Wellington nurse Vanron Ngoun, known as Van, who disappeared while on holiday in Europe, has been found alive and well in Bangkok. Van's flatmate Clive Aspin spoke to Corin Dann.

Social workers are worried state house tenants who have been evicted are then blacklisted - and end up on the street. Amy Williams filed this report.

The government's opening the doors for parents of migrants to come to the country for up to 10 years. David Barker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

From September, parents of citizens and residents will be able to get a five-year visa allowing them to come and go, with an option to extend for a further five. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke ...

It was another big weekend of Super Rugby with the Blues beating the Chiefs 20-19 in a thrilling last-minute victory in Hamilton. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.

New research by the Automobile Association has revealed good news about teenage drivers - they are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke ...

Schools that make their own lunches for students, despite reduced funding from the government scheme, are using more lentils and less yoghurt to make ends meet. Education correspondent John Gerritsen ...