Two streets are closed in Tokoroa after a lightning strike struck a tree. Read...

Flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains in the southern Indian statehas killed at least 73 people, shut down an airport and displaced more than 85,000 people. Read...

Nationally-ranked South Island karters Chris Cox, William Exton and Louis Sharp spearhead an impressive 70+ entry for the second, double-header, round of this year’s Properly Plastered-backed Mainland Series at Invercargill and Dunedin this weekend. Read...

On July 29 Havelock North woman Olivia Nysse was shaken awake by a powerful earthquake, while asleep on the small Indonesian island of Gili Air. She jumped out of bed, and took off on a bike up to high ground, worried about the... Read...

A car has crashed into a pole south of Auckland this morning. A Fire and Emergency spokesman said they received reports of the crash on Karaka Rd, Highway 22, about 6.54am. Nobody was trapped nor injured in the crash. Meanwhile,... Read...

The top executives of America`s biggest companies saw their average annual pay surge to US$18.9 million (NZ$28.8 million) in 2017, according to a report released Thursday, fuelling concerns about the gulf between the nation`s richest... Read...

Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko has made a strong start to the latest LPGA Tour event in Indianapolis.Ko begun the tournament with a six-under 66 to sit in a share of fifth place. The world number 17 sits two shots behind American Angel Yin.The... Read...

The Italian and Spanish leagues get underway this weekend, a week after the English and French leagues started. In Germany, there are cup matches.What to watch in the leading soccer competitions in Europe this weekend: ... Read...

GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Clement Sordet opened with four straight birdies to shoot 8-under 62 and take the first-round lead of the Nordea Masters on Thursday.Sordet says `I wasn`t really focusing on the score, I was just enjoying... Read...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — At least one ticket broker advertising upcoming events for the Fargo area is promoting prices at $68 for O.A.R., $71 for Jason Mraz, $90 for Toby Keith, $93 for LeAnn Rimes, $103 for Blink 182 — and $122 for the... Read...