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'.

Firefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.

'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.

The All Blacks have been given 100,000 good reasons to become the first NZ side to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy in 24 years.

The NZRU and the Players' Association yesterday signed off on a collective agreement until the end of 2012.

Howard Broad says his proudest achievements have been a roll out of tasers and boosting staff numbers in Counties Manukau.

Samantha Hall, 12, is so upset by the sight of the wound to her pony's face that she can't bear to tend to the injured animal.

Police Commissioner Howard Broad says he will not seek another term in office when his current term finishes in April.