The time breaks Gus Nketia's long-standing national mark of 6.59, set in Barcelona in 1995, and qualifies Whelpton for the World Indoor Championships to be held in China.

New Zealand Cricket have issued a statement saying Devine's received professional advice and decided to take a break from the game to prioritise her well-being. The national body say a call on her ...

In one infamous case in Japan, reality television star Hana Kimura took her own life after she was portrayed as a villain on a Big Brother-style show and suffered relentless bullying online.

Officers were called to Windsor Place at about 2.30 - and would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 8 am and 3 pm who may be able to assist.

Fire and Emergency received multiple calls around three this morning - from the town and surrounding areas. Locals reported needing to be rescued from damaged property, roofs lifting off buildings, ...

An Otago University study -- published in the latest New Zealand Medical Journal -- followed more than three hundred Christchurch students over six months. Students provided with educational material ...

About 16 calls were made from the town - and one from the nearby Langs Beach - and firefighters from several brigades in the area have been assisting residents. Mangawhai resident Peter says the main ...

"I can still see their faces — the men I served with, the ones who didn't come home. They fought, they bled, and they died for their country," said the 73-year-old, who fought for South Vietnam in the ...

Reflecting on his own fame and success, Benedict told Variety: "I'm not Brad [Pitt], I'm not Leonardo [DiCaprio], I'm not a typical movie star. "People were scrambling for 'Why is ...

The SPCA is warning owners to take precautions for puppies that aren't fully vaccinated, including not walking in high-risk areas and keeping them away from unvaccinated dogs. Head Veterinarian Nathan ...

The White Ferns are guaranteed a direct entry to this year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India 25 Jan: A pair of Black Caps have been named in the ICC test cricket team of the year 25 Jan: Two Bl ...

The Black Ferns Sevens have marched into the semifinals at the latest event on the World Series calendar in Perth They've thumped China 29-nil - including a double to Jazmin Felix-Hotham - to set-up a ...