Police say the tree struck a car around 6am, between Waiohotu Road and Galaxy Road. No injuries have been reported and contractors are working to remove the tree.

US President Donald Trump says he will join negotiations with Japan on tariffs, after both countries expressed confidence in striking a deal. President Trump issued a 90-day pause on his 24-per cent ...

After teasing the prospect last week and then keeping it in the holster, Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has plumped for All Black Ruben Love at 10 for Saturday night's game against the Force in Perth ...

It currently sits at 3.5 percent and the bank had previously predicted a low of three percent. Chief Economist Sharon Zollner says a combination of factors are behind the shift in forecast. She says ...

The Government and the Reserve Bank have agreed to reduce operating expenses by a quarter, in the coming year. They've have signed a five-year funding agreement, allowing 750 million dollars of ...

In some parts of the country wind gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour have been recorded. People are being warned to stay out of the water and to be careful when driving. There have been power ...

Chinese factories are trying to sell directly to American consumers on social media platforms in a bid to bypass the 145 per cent tariff hike imposed on Chinese products by US President Donald Trump.

Hogg, said in a statement issued through her agent: "Jean died peacefully in bed looked after by one of her very loving carers. "You co ...

Being Irish Catholic was a very big part of my identity, and coming back here does feel like coming home in a way that's hard to explain or understand, even for me." And Rosie has found people to be ...

"My mom was always doing the crossword coming up, so I feel honored every single time. I hope that people just see me as an easy answer." Issa's appearance in the crossword grew more frequent after ...

Coach Vern Cotter has opted for a 6-2 bench split, with Caleb Clarke and Stephen Perofeta among those missing this week through injuries. The move's been noted by Crusaders coach Rob Penney. Penney ...

One New Zealand says rodents chewed through a cable near Dunedin, and a contractor cut the secondary cable between Gore and Balclutha. Services are returning - with engineers repairing the first cable ...