Dai Henwood has to be one of New Zealand's best-loved comedians. Being honoured today with Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, he's carrying on a family tradition joining BOTH of his parents, ...

Palau's president wants to see Taiwan given full access at this year's Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' meeting.

The Dunedin building earmarked for demolition is in such a poor condition it is "beyond economical repair", Foodstuffs says.

Senior Constable Terri Middleton, recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, says she is humbled and deeply honoured.

Four-times champion Iga Swiatek clawed her way back from the brink to reach the French Open quarter-finals by beating her claycourt nemesis.