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Despite the discomfort, Williamson made 74 before he was dismissed. (Photo: File)

Kane Williamson rushed to hospital

Williamson injured the shoulder while fielding on Sunday and twice needed attention by medical staff when he batted.

11 Mar 2019 2:25 PM

Henry Nicholls, who featured in a 216-run partnership with Taylor for the fourth wicket, was out soon after tea for 107. (Photo: AFP)

Ross Taylor's doube ton puts Kiwis in the driving seat

Taylor, who led a scoring blitz on day four, reached his third double century, but was dismissed from the next ball he faced.

11 Mar 2019 2:22 PM

Boult's late burst gave him figures of three for 38. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd Test: Wagner, Boult destroys Bangladesh

After being put in to bat Bangladesh went to lunch at 127 for three, Bangladesh lost their last seven wickets for 84 runs.

10 Mar 2019 1:45 PM

The weather is expected to improve later in the day. (Photo: AFP)

NZ vs BAN 2nd Test: Rain rules out day's play on first day

Further showers were forecast for Saturday morning.

08 Mar 2019 12:25 PM

Although New Zealand won the first Test comprehensively, they did struggle to take a wicket for a long period in the second innings as Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah delayed the end with a courageous 235-run stand for the fifth wicket. (Photo: PTI)

'We're looking to win the Test match in whatever way possible', says Latham

The kiwis will look to wrap up the series with a game to spare.

07 Mar 2019 11:53 AM

Air Niugini said Friday it had been informed that 'the weather was very poor with heavy rain and reduced visibility at the time of incident'. (Photo: AFP)

Body found inside plane days after crash landing in Pacific lagoon

Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was attempting to land at Weno airport on Friday morning but fell short of runway and splashed in Chuuk lagoon.

02 Oct 2018 12:13 PM

all 36 passengers and 11 crew were safe and no serious injuries were reported, although they were taken to hospital for check-ups. (Photo: AFP)

Plane overshoots runway, ditched in lagoon on remote Micronesian island: Report

The Air Niugini plane was attempting to land at Weno airport and ended up in Chuuk lagoon, local media reported.

28 Sep 2018 9:33 AM

Rescuers managed to reach Terry Harch late Thursday and he was airlifted out during a break in bad weather on Friday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter | @SoldierOnAust)

'Lucky to be alive': Climber found just in time on deadly mountain

Terry Harch, a 29-year-old Australian soldier, was spotted waving his arm in the snow on the South Island's notorious Mount Aspiring.

03 Aug 2018 12:32 PM

Mike Hesson quits as New Zealand cricket team coach

In total, New Zealand won 21, had 13 draws and lost 19 of their 53 Tests under Hesson.

07 Jun 2018 9:38 AM

Scott's defence argues that the complainant, who has not been named, felt his wallet accidentally touch her as he moved past. (Photo: Facebook | David Scott)

Doctor asked to measure indecent assault accused's penis with ruler

David Scott, elected councillor from Kapiti, has pleaded not guilty to rubbing his genitals against a female staffer at a function in 2017.

22 May 2018 6:35 PM

Keating, who has returned to New Zealand, has been charged with attempting to make an intimate visual recording. (Photo: Representational)

Top New Zealand navy officer accused of hiding camera in embassy toilet

Alfred Keating was a Navy commodore and the embassy’s senior defence attaché at the time of the incident last July.

04 May 2018 12:06 PM

Around 1,000 people will be eligible to apply to have their records cleared when the scheme takes effect next year. (Photo: File/AP)

New Zealand passes law to withdraw historic gay convictions

Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1986, but men who were convicted before then still had the offence listed on their official records.

04 Apr 2018 2:10 PM

New Zealand's Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse (Photo: Facebook)

Kiwis first: New Zealand tightens immigration rules, Indians may be affected

The changes come a day after Australia said it would scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers.

19 Apr 2017 2:12 PM

New Zealand has been drenched in recent days by the remnants of Cyclone Debbie, which flooded parts of Australia's east coast last week. (Photo: AP)

Hundreds evacuated after New Zealand river levee fails

Local authorities declared a state of emergency after the levee failed in the town of Edgecumbe on the North Island.

06 Apr 2017 12:46 PM

Stranded whales on Farewell Spit beach in New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

300 whales die on New Zealand beach

Jutting hook shape of Farewell Spit could have trapped the whales.

11 Feb 2017 6:44 AM

Born Dec. 30, 1961 (aged 54). Simon William "Bill" English was raised on a farm near Dipton, which has population of about 150, on the South Island. (Photo: AP)

Bill English: A look at New Zealand's new Prime Minister

Bill has pledged to use budget surpluses to cut taxes, spend more on infrastructure and pay down government debt.

12 Dec 2016 3:08 PM

English, 54, was Key's preferred candidate to succeed him after serving under him as finance minister and returning New Zealand's budget to a surplus. (Photo: AFP)

Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM John Key

English said priority for his government was ensuring the most needy were given opportunities.

12 Dec 2016 7:56 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces his decision to resign and stand-down from politics at a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces shock resignation

Speaking in a shaking voice, Key said he had made personal sacrifices for the job and the role had taken a toll on his family.

05 Dec 2016 8:37 AM

Aldrin's management also tweeted a photograph of the spaceman smiling and looking alert in his hospital bed. (Photo: AP)

Buzz Aldrin stable after 'medical emergency' in S Pole

Aldrin, who was in South Pole for a tourist trip, was found to have fluid on his lungs and is currently in a New Zealand hospital.

02 Dec 2016 11:00 AM

The shallow tremor hit some 90 kilometres (57 miles) north of the South Island city of Christchurch which was devastated five years ago by a 6.3 tremor which killed 185 people in one of New Zealand's deadliest disasters. (Photo: Google Maps)

Tsunami hits New Zealand after strong quakes

The ambulance service said it did not receive any reports of quake-related injuries.

13 Nov 2016 6:52 PM

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