Thunderous applause rang out as crowds rushed inside the furniture mecca’s newest shop in Auckland, in a long-awaited opening that will finally give Kiwis access to Scandinavian

Nketia, who is New Zealand's record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, completed his eligibility switch to Australia on Thursday. The 24-year-old USC sprinter told The Associated Press he wants to help Australia earn medals at top competitions,

New Zealand residential building rebounded in the third quarter, adding to signs the economy is recovering in response to central bank stimulus.

New Zealand has announced plans to eradicate feral cats by 2050, as part of efforts to protect the country’s biodiversity.

New Zealand leads the West Indies by 96 runs after the second day of the first cricket test. New Zealand's first innings ended at 231 and the West Indies managed only 167 in reply, despite half centuries by Shai Hope and Tagenarine Chanderpaul.

New Zealand’s new central bank governor, Anna Breman, will talk to her Monetary Policy Committee colleagues about more transparency around their decision making but will ensure any changes are appropriate for the local environment.

WELLINGTON - New Zealand police have recovered a diamond-encrusted green Faberge egg after keeping a six-day watch over the thief accused of swallowing it. The 32-year-old allegedly gulped down the egg late last week from a store in the country’s largest city, Auckland, but was arrested before he could flee.

The West Indies trailed New Zealand by 510 runs with all 10 second-innings wickets in hand at lunch Thursday on the fourth day of the first test. At the break the West Indies were 20-0 after 11 overs with John Campbell 11 and Tagenarine Chanderpaul 5.

The West Indies made a safe start to their colossal 531-run target in the first Test against an injury-hit New Zealand on Friday as they reached 20-0 at lunch on day four in Christchurch.