A disqualified driver who killed two passengers as he fled from police in Auckland last year was today jailed for at least three years.

Some of the best performing KiwiSaver funds last year were also the worst performers in 2008, new figures show.

Shane Watson became just the second Australian to be named the the nation's best test and one-day international player last night.

Six surf lifeguards today completed a 5200km circumnavigation of New Zealand, coming ashore to a noisy welcome in Auckland.

It's been incredibly busy weather-wise for the past month but conditions are going to be a little more settled this week for most New Zealanders and Australians.