It will be Scott Robertson's first assignment since he was sacked as All Blacks coach in January.
Rugby
55 mins ago
Despite the seasonal uptick in sightings, the global shark population faces the dire consequences of marine reserves' environmental failings.
New Zealand
6:45pm
2:11
At the Napier High Court today, Judge Richard Earwaker declined permanent name suppression but counsel representing the offender appealed.
6:16pm
2:16
Chilean flame creeper – a fast-spreading, invasive weed marked by distinctive red flowers – has become a threat in "many regions".
5:00pm
The man’s hand was pulled into machine rollers at French Bakery in Christchurch in 2023, WorkSafe said.
3:36pm
The nest was made up of an eclectic collection of plastic, paper, cardboard and other bits and bobs.
3:35pm
The country is warned it "should not be complacent" as the level of threat has been adjusted from "low" to "possible".
2:39pm
Chris Lendrum, NZ Rugby's general manager of professional rugby and performance, has stepped down after 20 years.
2:28pm
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Ferry Rd in the suburb of Woolston about 8.40am on Tuesday.
12:10pm
The front rower will leave with the best wishes of the club, says Warriors boss Cameron George.
League
11:58am
It's set to be an important few months for New Zealand's contingent of professional footballers.
Football
11:57am
2:19
The Tauranga runner had ended his US tour on a high, before the final event of the season in Auckland.
Sport
9:45am
1:32
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a New Zealander hurt after deadly bus crash, the BBC’s awkward apology, and why AI friends could make you feel worse.
9:18am
At about 1am on February 16, four masked offenders entered a venue on Great North Rd and stole a large amount of cash.
8:45am
Police say the man claimed his car wouldn’t go into drive, so he attempted to reach a petrol station in reverse, crossing live lanes on the Northwestern Motorway.
8:07am
Emergency services were called to the serious crash on Main North Rd, near Tulls Rd shortly after 9pm.
Tue, Feb 24
Police said they were called to the scene at the Te Anau Town Centre around 8.45am.
Monday 7:57pm
SPCA inspectors found more than 200 animals on the Northland property, many in severe distress, leading to a 21‑month prison sentence and an extended ban on owning animals.
Monday 7:33pm
The discovery was made by Australian Border Force officers searching a cargo ship berthed at Outer Harbor.
World
Monday 5:48pm
The medals included a 1939-1945 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-1945 war medal.
Monday 3:50pm
The 64-year-old was taken into custody after an incident outside a North Shore school last week, with detectives linking him to earlier reports involving high school students.
Monday 3:09pm
Police say the climbers are "lucky to be alive" after a break in the weather allowed helicopters to pluck a stranded group from near the summit following a “significant” search and rescue effort.
Monday 1:40pm
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was visiting a person she knew in Northland's Kaihū last week when she was killed by three dogs.
Monday 1:15pm
5:49
Emergency services were called to the scene of a gas leak on Bouverie St at around 11.30am on Monday.
Monday 12:32pm
The home occupants described the invader as disoriented, under the influence, and having a dirty face.
Monday 12:30pm
