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Andrew Alderson: Black Caps need Duffy, Foulkes to stand up in push for win

OPINION: Playing in their second test matches, the duo will need to lead NZ on day five.

More injuries delay Black Caps as West Indies survive to force final day

The tourists need 319 more runs for a world-record victory, NZ need six wickets to win.

From farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in Christchurch

Rotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.

Measles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interest

Measles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.

Finance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shock

Her $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.

‘Deep regret': Daycare centre speaks out after children suffer chemical burns

It is believed a chemical detergent for the centre's kitchen steriliser unit was used.

You asked, we answer: Our Christmas gift guide for hard-to-buy-for readers

No plastic for grandkids? Sisters who like to 'do' stuff? Secret Santas without tat?

Mother confronts son's killer as he's jailed over trailer death

Andrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.

Andrew Alderson: Tom Latham takes Black Caps captaincy to new level

OPINION: In every sense of the word, Latham has been Captain Fantastic in Christchurch.

Ravindra, Latham centuries see Black Caps dominate West Indies

The pair added 279 runs together to flatten the tourists in Christchurch.

'Full force of our policing': Teen arrested after violent Christchurch robbery

He faces Youth Court charges including aggravated robbery and wounding.

'Where's the dosh?': Two violent home invasions in one night by group demanding cash

Shayne Kavanaugh has been jailed for his role in the gang associates' brutal break-ins.

'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reports

More than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.

Big stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdown

The Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.

Crazy for curry and $2100 splurges: What Uber Eats says we really order

One customer made 25 orders in one day, spending nearly $2100.

Police arrest 'brazen tagger' after 500 graffiti hits across South Island

The 23-year-old is said to have filmed hundreds of tags and shared the clips online.