A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, after an initial delay, with Hamas naming three hostages set to be released on Sunday. Follow live.

Three of the whales have already died after becoming stranded near Pakawau yesterday. Reporter Lachlan Rennie was among about 200 locals and holidaymakers who went to help throughout the day today. He ...

The Kiwi crew are fourth overall after winning the final fleet race of day one. They had three miscued starts but still recovered to finish fourth and sixth in two of the races. Team strategist Liv ...

Women's third seed Coco Gauff has come from a set down to beat Belinda Bencic in the fourth round of the Australian tennis Open in Melbourne 19 Jan: 18 Jan: A recurring injury has ended Naomi Osaka's ...

Police say they were called to Acacia Bay about 12.40pm. While one person and the jetski made it to shore with the help of Police and Coastguard, a second person was last seen struggling in the water.

Gauff prevailed 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 and joins top seed Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals. TENNIS COVERAGE WITH EYE INSTITUTE. DISCOVER A WORLD FREE OF GLASSES ...

New Zealand finished fifth overall, two points shy of the final, which was ultimately won by Australia over Spain and Great Britain. Burling says the team were dealing with equipment issues prior to ...

Israel will retain the right to resume war in Gaza with US backing if the second stage of the ceasefire prove pointless, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, as the break in fighting is set to take ...

The Wellington Phoenix women's side are out for revenge when they square off against the Newcastle Jets this afternoon at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua: 19 Jan: Liverpo ...

The man's death is being treated as unexplained and enquires are continuing to determine how he died. Police want to hear from anyone who was in the area between 10-and-11.30 on Saturday night, and ...

Coutts told Weekend ...

Operation Kereru saw three licences suspended, 32 infringements issued, three vehicles impounded, and three drivers found with excess alcohol levels within the Hutt Valley area. Acting Area Prevention ...