Lydia Ko makes strong start to Kroger Queen City Championship after taking time off golf

A four-week break has not halted Lydia Ko’s run of form.

Boxing: Andrei Mikhailovich rebooks fight against Janibek Alimkhanuly for IBF world title

Russian-born Kiwi will return to the ring in Sydney on October 4.

Philip Polkinghorne: What the jury heard on each day of the eight-week trial

The Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

Hawke’s Bay housing market: Rise in house sales as interest rates start to drop

Buyers 'in the mood to buy again' in Hawke’s Bay.

Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: Former All Black Josh Kronfeld on men’s health

Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, Todd Clark

America’s Cup: Ineos Britannia, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli make perfect start to Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals

The top seeds both ended the opening day of the semifinals 2-0 up.

Nyika v Karpency: Kiwi cruiserweight assumes new character to start road to world title

Mr Nice Guy now has everything in place to chart his path to the world title.

Golf: Rory McIlroy opens up with a flourish at the Irish Open, Kiwis off the pace

McIlroy was in danger of letting a promising opening round slip away.

Black Caps v Afghanistan one-off test: Day four abandoned

All four days have been abandoned without a ball bowled.

Weather: Severe winds, thunderstorms possible for parts of NZ on Monday

A typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.

America’s Cup: When will we start to see the best of racing in Barcelona? - Paul Lewis

OPINION: Conditions are yet to play into the hands of teams in Barcelona.

Russia-Ukraine war: There was genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of war, CIA boss reveals

Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.

Strong start for Otaihanga Zero Waste hub

Twenty-two tonnes have been saved so far.

Pacific Music Awards 2024: Aaradhna reigns as queen of the night at 20th Pacific Music Awards

Island drums, song and dance herald 20th anniversary of Pacific Music Awards.

All Blacks v South Africa: Former Springbok backs Scott Robertson to become modern coaching great

"I think he’s going to be one of the modern day great coaches.”

Racing: Crocetti’s start in Hawke’s Bay’s Tarzino Trophy will be weather-dependent

His connections say he will not be at Hastings if the racing surface comes up heavy.

Women’s Open: Lydia Ko makes solid start at windy St Andrews

Lydia Ko has three birdies on the opening day, mixed with two bogeys.

America’s Cup: Team NZ make winning start to preliminary regatta as Luna Rossa forced to retire

Team NZ got off to a winning start in Barcelona, though the race was short-lived.

All Blacks v South Africa: Ex-Springboks halfback says Tony Brown’s fingerprints all over 2024 side’s success

Tony Brown’s addition as attack coach caused a stir in world rugby.

Ātiamuri dairy farmers start from scratch with Holstein Friesian herd

The re-establishment of Paul and Lesley Grey’s herd began in 2020.

All Blacks v South Africa: Rassie Erasmus says All Blacks will be more comfortable in second test setting

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus says his side are in for a ‘massive’ challenge.