New Zealand ended the world rowing championships today with a total haul of 10 medals, including three golds.

A former high-profile principal says he will defend dozens of charges against him that include money-laundering, false accounting and fraud.

Wine, food, scenery ... Joelle Thomson samples the more sedate pleasures Taupo offers its visitors.

A man who disturbed burglars was attacked and left with head injuries and an officer injured when he later tried to arrest a suspect.

Canterbury will chase a third straight title while Auckland will ponder the repeat cruelties of the national sport.

Police are treating as suspicious the death of a man who collapsed and suffered a head injury last night in Matamata after reports of an altercation.

There are quite a few things to love about Te Aroha, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Waikato scored a converted try with the last play of the match to beat Auckland 38-37.