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”.

Two teenagers, accused of a terrifying home invasion in Wellington Point, have been granted bail, sparking outrage from the victims and raising questions about the newly elected LNP MP Russell Field’s campaign promise of “Adult Crime for Adult Time”.

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.

The partner of an Australian diplomat taken into custody in Wellington following a post-rugby game brawl has pled guilty to assault. The altercation occurred after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in their Bledisloe cup match in the capital last September.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As three more episodes of antisemitic graffiti were discovered across Sydney on Thursday morning, Australian political leaders warned of an escalation in hatred and decried as terrorism an incident of

Amelia Kerr became the first New Zealander to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Year Award for her stellar returns across formats in 2024.

The New Zealand comic began his comedy career at Raw Meat Monday, ‘Wellington’s longest-running open mic comedy night’.

Ask Shihad frontman Jon Toogood to describe the feeling onstage when the NewZealand band play live and his eyes widen. “It’s like riding a f---ing dragon,” starts the 53-year-old, his long hair swaying enthusiastically around his face.