Now that Chris Carter is well enough to be back at work at Parliament, the Labour organisation is making plans for him to front up and explain his actions and face possible expulsion from the party.

Sydney Roosters captain Braith Anasta says his side has made its own luck to stay alive in the race for the NRL premiership.

Australian IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe will compete at next month's Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercar event.

Nine detainees on the roof of Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west have continued their protest overnight.

Te Atatu MP Chris Carter has returned to Parliament and says he still considers himself a Labour MP, despite leader Phil Goff saying he has been expelled from the caucus.

Keep up to date with all the action in tonight's Ranfurly Shield clash between Southland and Auckland in Invercargill.

DOC staff are scrambling to get enough help to save up to 30 whales still stranded at Spirits Bay, north of Kaitaia. At least 43 have died.

Local businessman Nathan Tinkler has stepped in to take-over the Newcastle Jets for the remainder of the A-League season.

Defending champions Team New Zealand were back in a familiar position today after the opening day of the final Med Cup event.