The partner of an Australian diplomat has admitted committing an assault during a night out in Wellington - but continues to fight to keep his name secret and to avoid conviction. The man’s antics made headlines late last year when video emerged of him allegedly yelling a homophobic slur at police before loudly claiming he has “diplomatic immunity”.

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister.

Mount Barker residents are fuming after they learnt almost 30 trees planted for the town’s former World War I Avenue of Honour will be removed for the new hospital.

President of Wellington Arts Emily Falson drew the winning tickets with the first prize, donated by Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, won by J Wykes; second spot, donated by Tracey’s Cutting Cottage, was won by D Cameron; and the third ticket, a painting donated by G Dickson, was won by M McMahon.

A controversial decision to not give a second-half penalty to Wellington has overshadowed the Phoenix’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Central Coast Mariners.

New Zealand 20-6 Australia Quarter-final One: 8 October Ireland 10-22 Wales (Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 0600 BST)) Report: Ireland 10-22 Wales Quarter-final Two: 8 October England 12-19 France (Eden Park, Auckland, 0830 BST) Report: England 12-19 France ...

WELLINGTON – New Zealand is confident its relationship with the US can go from strength to strength, said Foreign Minister Winston Peters following a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

There's been an update to Fontaines D.C.'s upcoming Australian tour: Wunderhorse are out as support, and Shame are in.

Australia has edged New Zealand 28-26 in another sensational women’s rugby sevens final and won its first title at home in seven years.

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister.

Toto are bringing their Dogz of Oz 2025 tour here in April, along with special guest. Starting with a show in Auckland at Spark Arena on Wednesday, April 23, Toto will then head to Wellington’s TSB Arena on Thursday,

This week in our Around the Grounds piece, we look at a Dubbo junior impressing on the world stage, a Wellington product's possible comeback, and the success of women's rugby.