Cities worldwide are gearing up for New Year celebrations, from fireworks in Rio and Sydney to cultural traditions in Asia.

Now, scientists aim to get their clearest picture yet of the complex mechanics of our big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone – and what sets it apart from similar systems around the planet. Running ...

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months, including readers' favourites, news ...

I still often think about the parents who had to identify the bodies of their dead children, or an 11-year-old who covered ...

The Lakes is a $500,000 race held at Wyong Racecourse in New South Wales each year. The Lakes (1600m) boasts a total prize ...

To mark the one-year countdown, hundreds of local athletes and their supporters gathered at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub for a Unified Football Have-A-Go-Day, to provide a taste of the inclusion and energy ...

The text message you just sent and the last show you streamed was almost definitely facilitated by a subsea cable. So why are they so vulnerable to attack?

Two of South Africa’s newly appointed ministers are making waves in South Africa’s sports broadcasting market.

Andy Schooler previews this week’s ATP Tour events in Adelaide and Auckland – the last before the Australian Open gets under ...

By Emma Bubola A man who pledged allegiance to the terrorist group carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. By Alissa J. Rubin Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages ...

It's not the last throw at the stumps but today's meeting at Banks Peninsula looms as a vital one ...