Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing. Read...

An Indycar icon, a name synonymous with bowls, long-distance runners and a Black Caps batter are among those who have been recognised in the New Year Honours. Read...

One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Waikato early this morning. Read...

Luke Littler’s mother called the Alexandra Palace crowd “t...s” after her son was booed during his world darts championship win. Read...

State Highway 2 at Tangoio, Hawke’s Bay, has been closed following a single-vehicle crash. Read...

BBC Sport`s Ask Me Anything team explains why world number one Luke Littler has been booed at the PDC World Darts Championship. Read...

Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m. Read...

A fan group says `alarm bells should be ringing at Fifa` over England fans not taking up their full allocation for the World Cup final and semi-final. Read...

The UAE and Saudi have been allies in the war against the Houthis, but infighting between the rival factions they support has caused a rift between them. Read...

A mother says her two children are traumatised and warns of the dangers of rechargeable batteries. Read...