Japan's prime minister has called a snap lower house election on 8 February, which analysts say is shaping as one of the most unpredictable contests in years.

The Canadian Prime Minister's comments come following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times.

In part two, the All Blacks and South Africa are due to play each other in a match in the US in September. With the ICE shootings and general unrest in America, is it really the best back drop for the ...

The Auckland Hearts have booked a place in tomorrow's Super Smash T20 women's final after a convincing eight wicket win over the Northern Brave.

Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer dog, is patrolling Ulva Island, Te Wharawhara after a young female rat was found in a trap ...

A new 60-bed mental health unit has opened at Auckland's Mason Clinic, the country's largest forensic psychiatric service.

A third victim of the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide has been formally identified as Lisa Anne Maclennan, 50, who was hailed ...

The 50-year-old told the Parole Board that his mutilation of Sophie Elliott in 2008 was "just an F-U to everything about her" ...

A monster slip blocking the main access route to a series of towns on Northland's east coast is still moving, complicating efforts to reopen the road.

The parents of a young teen missing after a landslide tore through a Mount Maunganui campground say their "hearts are broken" ...

Australian double bass player Phoebe Russell is one of the stars of this year's Adam International Chamber Music Festival in ...

Police say any protestors attemping to cross Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow will be stopped, but they are warning motorists ...