NZ won't extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says the PM.

Reports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term.

Germany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning.

Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

Gok Wan is returning to New Zealand, with a critical eye for our celebrity 'four eyes'.

'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.

An historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.

The Netherlands stormed into the semi finals by stunning five-time champions Brazil, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half.

A constable was suspended on full pay for three years until he was found guilty of supplying methamphetamine just months before he applied for the job.

A mother is questioning why a child sex offender will be allowed to live in NZ with no official monitoring when he is deported from Australia this month.