Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: New Zealand

Hurricanes take try-scoring frenzy over Fijian Drua

Hurricanes take try-scoring frenzy over Fijian Drua

The Hurricanes have scored a late try to cement a 38-34 Super Rugby Pacific victory over a willing Fijian Drua, with No.9 Cam Roigard a stand-out.

Why Mitch Barnett won't overthink Warriors captaincy

Why Mitch Barnett won't overthink Warriors captaincy

Why Mitch Barnett won't overthink Warriors captaincy

Why Mitch Barnett won't overthink Warriors captaincy

Mitch Barnett spent almost half of his best NRL season acting as captain, so he's not worried about taking on the mantle fulltime.

Metcalf breathes life into Warriors' attack

Metcalf breathes life into Warriors' attack

Metcalf breathes life into Warriors' attack

Metcalf breathes life into Warriors' attack

Luke Metcalf has steered the Warriors to a 36-10 pre-season win over Melbourne in Hamilton, showing he can be the NRL club's new attacking leader.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

NZ derby a chance to kickstart Phoenix: coach Italiano

NZ derby a chance to kickstart Phoenix: coach Italiano

Wellington's upcoming derby against Auckland is an opportunity to start a belated run towards the top-six along with claiming derby bragging rights.

Ex-Wallabies star helps Crusaders to opening Super win

Ex-Wallabies star helps Crusaders to opening Super win

Ex-Wallaby James O'Connor has made an influential debut for the Crusaders to help the 11-time champs to a Super Rugby Pacific comeback win over the Hurricanes.

Fuming Phoenix held by Roar as ALM finals hopes dim

Fuming Phoenix held by Roar as ALM finals hopes dim

Wellington Phoenix disageed with a no-penalty ruling after an A-League Men 1-all draw with bottom-club Brisbane Roar.

Hawks secure top spot as in-fighting hurts Breakers

Hawks secure top spot as in-fighting hurts Breakers

Import Tyler Harvey has scored 29 points to lead Illawarra to a 96-82 win over the NZ Breakers in a result that guaranteed top spot on the NBL ladder.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo

Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo

Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo

Warriors coach keeping options open for new halves duo

Andrew Webster will get his first look at the Warriors without superstar halfback Shaun Johnson, with the coach keeping rivals guessing on his replacement.

Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle

Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle

Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle

Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle

Breakers star Matthew Mooney has scored 24 points to go with eight assists to lead his team to a seven-point NBL win over the last-placed Cairns Taipans.

Auckland stay top with win over Bulls, cop injury blow

Auckland stay top with win over Bulls, cop injury blow

Auckland stay top with win over Bulls, cop injury blow

Auckland stay top with win over Bulls, cop injury blow

Auckland FC remain top of the A-League Men after beating Macarthur FC 2-1 at home, but have lost central defender Nando Pijnaker to an ankle injury.

Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners

Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners

Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners

Phoenix denied two penalties in stalemate with Mariners

Wellington and Central Coast have fought out a dramatic 0-0 draw, with the Phoenix having two penalty shouts contentiously denied in their A-League Men clash.

Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive

Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive

Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive

Bullets imports combine to fell Breakers, stay alive

Brisbane's import pair Casey Prather and Keandre Cook have steered the injury-hit Bullets to victory in New Zealand to keep their NBL season alive.

Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums

Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums

Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums

Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums

Foreign investors will be wooed by New Zealand to help lift the nation's economy out of the lurch as the government seeks to put the woes of 2024 behind it.

New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

New Zealand inflation steady at 2.2 per cent

At 2.2 per cent, inflation remains inside the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target band.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Auckland FC rocket past City, into ALM top spot

First-half goals from Guillermo May, Nando Pijnaker, and Max Mata powered Auckland FC to a 3-0 win over Melbourne City and top spot of the ALM table.

The change that will get SailGP racing above 100km/h

The SailGP fleet could hit speeds over 100km/h thanks to a change made to boats ahead of the second event of the fifth season, to be contested in Auckland.

Mennenga too hot to handle as Breakers down JackJumpers

New Zealand big man Sam Mennenga has scored 21 points in the second half to lead his side to victory over Tasmania in their NBL clash in Auckland.

Phoenix teenager denies Sydney FC in A-League Men debut

Teenage goalkeeper Alby Kelly-Heald has kept a clean sheet in his A-League Men debut as Wellington ground out a 0-0 draw with Sydney FC.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

NBL star disappointed but not remorseful over ref push

NBL star Parker Jackson-Cartwright is preparing to make his return from the five-game ban he incurred for pushing a referee to the floor.

Lots of tears: 'Nix fan favourite Ball departs ALM club

Accepting his services are no longer needed, Wellington Phoenix veteran David Ball is leaving the A-League Men club as it looks to the transfer window.

Adelaide hit their straps as Phoenix become road kill

A calamitous mix-up by Wellington keeper Josh Oluwayemi gave Adelaide the opening they needed to beat the Phoenix 2-1 in their A-League Men clash.

Warriors captain Tohu Harris retires from the NRL

Warriors veteran Tohu Harris has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL, leaving the club to find a new captain for the 2025 season.

Fine Cotton: Bryce stars again as Wildcats beat NZ

Breakers duo Tacko Fall and Matt Mooney have scored 28 points apiece, but another 40-plus game from Bryce Cotton lifted the Wildcats to a victory on the road.

Auckland, Victory unable to be split in ALM

Auckland FC and Melbourne Victory have proven unable to land a glove on the other in their heavyweight ALM bout, playing out a 0-0 draw in New Zealand.

Phoenix down Jets, snap ALM losing streak

Kosta Barbarouses and Paulo Retre have scored crackers as the Phoenix ended a three-game A-League Men losing streak with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in Wellington.

1 … 10 11 12 13

Topics

Politics Soccer Rugby League Rugby Union Basketball New Zealand International Foreign Trade Economy Sailing Inflation and Deflation Science

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here