Heavy rain has begun to hit New Zealand’s North Island, ahead of what is being called the worst storm in generations. New Zealanders have evacuated towns along the north coast, where severe weather...
New Zealand was bracing Thursday for a storm that meteorologists warned could be the worst for almost 50 years, with extreme weather alerts across the entire North Island. The tropical depression,...
The Western Stormers square off against the Golden Lions in a blockbuster South African derby while Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett sets a match record in Super Rugby this weekend. The Canterbury...
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' religious objections to wearing a banking logo with homophobia on Thursday, urging fans to respect the All Black star's...
UN chief Antonio Guterres has named a German with extensive experience at the world organization, Achim Steiner, as the new administrator of the UN Development Programme (UNDP). Steiner, who...
New Zealand's team sprint trio allowed themselves to dream of an elusive Olympic gold medal after they underlined their dominance at the Track Cycling World Championships on Wednesday. Ethan...
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was given permission Wednesday to wear a special Auckland Blues jersey with no bank advertisements in line with his religious beliefs, after he covered a sponsor's...
The opening clash of the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour will be a family affair for coach Warren Gatland after his son Bryn was named Wednesday to face the tourists. The blockbuster tour...
New Zealand's prime minister on Monday criticised All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams' decision to block out a sponsor's logo on his shirt apparently for religious reasons. Williams appeared for the...
One of Australia's most renowned satirists, John Clarke, has died. The New Zealand-born comedian and writer was famous in Australia for sending up politicians and conducting mock interviews in a...
New Zealand is not to blame for the problems that are forcing Australia to axe one of its five Super Rugby teams, New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew said on Monday. Amid anger and finger-pointing on...
Two South African teams and one from Australia will be axed from the 2018 Super Rugby competition, governing body SANZAAR said on Sunday. The current 18-team competition will be streamlined to a...
South Africa's Western Stormers joined Canterbury Crusaders as the only undefeated teams in this season's Super Rugby after ending the Waikato Chiefs' unbeaten start, while Japan's Sunwolves broke...
Western Stormers of South Africa put one of their darkest Super Rugby days behind them by beating Waikato Chiefs of New Zealand 34-26 Saturday in a Cape Town thriller. Chiefs humiliated Stormers...
Coastal Sharks of South Africa ground out an 18-13 victory over the Jaguares of Argentina Saturday in an error-strewn Super Rugby match. Endless handling errors by both teams and many penalties led...
There were mixed fortunes for South Korea's young guns as they finished the opening day of a Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie level at 1-1 against hosts New Zealand. The Koreans suffered a setback...
New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English defended his love of pizza topped with tinned spaghetti and pineapple on Friday after the recipe sent fans of the Italian treat into an outraged frenzy....
The Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, has tasked the Ghana Olympic Committee to get the nation to win medals in next year’s Commonwealth Ghana in Australia and boost the nation’s performances in...
The entire town of Edgecumbe on New Zealand's North Island has been evacuated, after severe flooding. About 600 homes and 2,000 people are affected, as tractors and boats help take locals to safety....
Many Australians and New Zealanders visit Turkey to mark Anzac Day The Australian government has warned that terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey later this month. The...
