The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Rohit Sharma will soon switch focus from leading Mumbai Indians in the IPL to captaining India for the all-important World Test Championship final against Australia, trying to erase the memory of losing the WTC final against New Zealand in 2021 and become Test world champions for the first time.

The Leeds firm, which also runs a US base, needs to gain regulatory approval in Australia

Retrofitting existing buildings can be significantly more carbon-friendly than demolishing and rebuilding. And earthquake strengthening is essential to keep people safe. NZ has an opportunity to look at the two together.

A crowded North Shore event kicked off the next phase of Christopher Luxon’s protracted job interview for the job of Prime Minister

Many local authorities without Auckland Council’s resources have dropped their policies or diluted them significantly to avoid costly legal battles, writes Melissa-Jade Gregan

A diplomatic dance has led the Government to bar Myanmar officials from our shores - but invite them to an offshore trade event funded by New Zealand.

A bird housed at Zoo Miami has made international headlines after media reports revealed possible mistreatment by handlers and visitors.

Miami Zoo has extended "sincere apologies" to the people of New Zealand after "offending" them with a video showing the iconic kiwi bird being exposed to artificial lighting and petted

The zoo has admitted it was ‘not sensitive’ to the fact the bird is a ‘national symbol’