A probe into the escape of genetically engineered plants from a government laboratory found scientists had left routes open.

It won't only be mooloo bells setting rugby fans' ears ringing tonight at Waikato Stadium as the BOP Steamers fans head over the Kaimais.

Protests in India against imports of New Zealand dairy products have turned ugly.

Quade Cooper has lost his appeal against a two-match suspension.

Plans to fast-track liquor licences for the Rugby World Cup are "risky and unwise", say the gov't.

A mother-of-two is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from an attack by a hammer-wielding man who then pursued the pair and rammed her car during a violent car chase.