The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Unemployment in New Zealand has grown by 0.3 per cent in the latest quarter to 3.9 per cent, in line with expectations.

New Zealand's support of a humanitarian truce - or ceasefire - in a vote of the United Nations General Assembly puts it at odds with Australia.

New Zealand and South Africa rank favourites for semis; Proteas have not beaten Kiwis since 1999; C-word (choke/chase) looms large; Williamson, Ferguson injuries; Neesham, Ravindra, Mitchell to face Proteas onslaught; fans hope for thrilling finish.

The country needs to move past politics and parochial interests if we are to get our remoter regions thriving

New Zealand needs to agree a long-term, forward-looking plan for infrastructure that will benefit almost everything we do and need in future, writes Eleanor Black | Content Partnership

Documents show the Government's "portfolio" alternative to the Lake Onslow power scheme has been slimmed down to just flexible geothermal energy and burning wood chips, reports Marc Daalder

Repealing fair pay agreements will give rise to more difficult forms of collective bargaining

How the Springboks made it back-to-back triumphs on the biggest stage

New Zealand judge pulls up tour operator for ‘astonishing failures’ related to safety audits

NEW DELHI: Stand-in New Zealand captain, Tom Latham, emphasised the importance of proactive decision-making from their world-class bowlers, stressing the significance of understanding the match-ups in preparation for their crucial World Cup clash against a formidable South African team in Pune.

World rugby champions South Africa have arrived back in the country to a heroes’ welcome following a feat that saw them defend their title after beating New Zealand 11-12 in France