Latest from Australasia

Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy

Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.

Game fishing holds a place in NZ culture

Catching a marlin doesn't come around very often and should be celebrated.

White Island heroics: Young guide helped others without a gas mask

Young White Island tour guide Tipene Maangi's selfless heroics are revealed

Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport

Australia's prayers have been answered as the country is covered with heavy rain.

Kiwi teacher arrested at airport with child sex abuse images on his phone

The man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.

Clarke Gayford and Jacinda Ardern - their secret holiday

The First Bloke talks about the couple's attempted secret holiday.

Whanganui Halberg finalists

The Halberg category winners are announced on February 13.

Watch: Aussie TV host slams Jacinda Ardern in bizarre rant

'What is she doing hanging around Australia? Typical virtue signalling from Ardern.'

International stars to shine in annual Cooks Gardens Classic athletics meeting

The action is not confined to the track and also features class performances in the field.

Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'

Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.

Sudden NY death: A bad batch of party pills?

Fundraiser launched for Chris 'Czn' Matatahi who died in early hours of New Year's Day.

Australian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at midday

Kiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.

Secret romance: Family's shock at late grandmother's hidden love

Postcards hiding mysterious love letters hung in Auckland family home for six decades.

Christchurch airport murder: Man appears in court

Homicide probe launched yesterday after the discovery at an Air NZ facility.

Christchurch airport murder case: Man charged, due in court tomorrow

A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead.

Airport homicide: Police focus on Air NZ facility

Man in custody after woman found with critical injuries dies soon after discovery.

288.2kg blue marlin great start to season

Even though it weighed in at 288.2kg, it was only the third heaviest Haliday had caught.

Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings

The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.