The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Laws designed to protect the public from violent offenders who have finished their prison sentence don't line up with New Zealand's commitment to human rights. The public is being asked about how to balance keeping people safe with upholding individual rights

Exporters are nervously watching a key vote in the US Congress that will determine whether the world's biggest economy defaults on its debts. Jonathan Milne reports.

England captain Ben Stokes has expressed confidence in his ability to bowl against Australia in the upcoming Ashes series, stating that he has given himself the "best opportunity" to do so. Stokes has been managing a long-standing left knee problem that resurfaced during the tour of New Zealand in February.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino labelled the current broadcasting offers for the World Cup as "disappointing" earlier this month ahead of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand

The agreements are the first trade deals negotiated post-Brexit to come into force

Sarina Wiegman has confirmed her 23-player squad for this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand and says Millie Bright will captain the Lionesses

Move called ‘historic’ but agreement with Australia forecast to raise Britain’s GDP by only 0.08% by 2035

Higher borrowing costs and tighter lending will slow global growth sharply this year, Moody’s warns

Mairi Gougeon raises concern saying deal would not benefit Scottish producers