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Progressive Rugby, the lobby group for improved treatment of brain injuries in the sport, has condemned the selection of Johnny Sexton for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand

Conservationists say eradication programme will help preserve the island’s vulnerable native species

Prime minister also calls for reform of UN security council

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia.

Farrell has only made one change to the starting line-up that lost the first Test 42-19 last weekend

The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." Ardern, who has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and…

Mack Hansen for Keith Earls is the only change despite last week's 42-19 defeat at Eden Park

The New Zealand Prime Minister is cautions against framing Russia's battle in Ukraine as "black and white", saying it was important to bring together a broad international coalition of countries, including China, to push back against Russia.

A burning meteor flashed across the sky over the New Zealand capital of Wellington on Thursday, with dozens of witnesses saying they saw a bright light and heard a boom as the fireball passed. Weather forecaster MetService said on Twitter its radar has picked up a possible smoke trail of…

New Zealand PM says Russia’s war in Ukraine is morally bankrupt but should not be seen as a conflict of democracy versus autocracy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday regional architecture such as the Pacific Islands Forum was critical in resolving regional problems and local security issues should be resolved locally.