Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.

New Zealand-born Ruth Park resonated with generations of Australians, novelist Thomas Keneally said today.

Another 80 job losses announced today in a third sawmill unable to profitably export timber suggests the wood industry is in crisis, says a union representing workers in the sector.

Mark Paston will use his computer science degree to get some work experience at an IT firm during his injury layoff.

A proposal to put the iconic New Chums Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula into public ownership through a private-public deal is being considered by the Department of Conservation.

A knife-wielding man commandeered a Mr Whippy van and hurled ice creams at passersby, a court has been told.

Dunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.

After a break, the Black Keys are back with an album they consider their best to date.

Add a touch of vintage Kiwiana to the kitchen these holidays with an iconic tea towel from Pauanesia.

The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has condemned Swedish prosecutors' decision to lodge an appeal blocking her son's freedom.