NZPA

One of two men assaulted in Alexandra early today is in an induced coma in Dunedin Hospital tonight, police say.

Southern Steel withstood a strong challenge from West Coast Fever to open their trans-Tasman netball league campaign on a winning note tonight.

New Zealand's cricket team admitted frustration at the umpire decision review system after captain Daniel Vettori fronted match referee Javagal Srinath during today's play in the first test against Australia.

New Zealand's beach sprinters added some sparkle to an otherwise sombre weekend at the Australian surf lifesaving championships on the Gold Coast.

Two people died on the roads this weekend.

The Government has indicated it might adjust its pension rules so New Zealanders, who have worked and paid taxes for decades, will be able to access their pensions from overseas.

Katie McVean produced the fairytale ending to a dream season by riding off with the Olympic Cup for showjumper of the year at the Horse of the Year show in Hastings today.

New Zealand's two most senior players and the Wellington weather are all that stand between Australia and a massive first cricket test win after a dire third day for the hosts.

Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples says issues affecting his people had put pressure on his party's support arrangement with the Government.

Auckland schoolboy Mitch Evans had to fight all the way to the final lap of the season to win the Toyota Racing Series title at Taupo today.