The partner of an Australian diplomat has admitted committing an assault during a night out in Wellington - but continues to fight to keep his name secret and to avoid conviction. The man’s antics made headlines late last year when video emerged of him allegedly yelling a homophobic slur at police before loudly claiming he has “diplomatic immunity”.

WELLINGTON – New Zealand is confident its relationship with the US can go from strength to strength, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said following a call with American Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

A controversial decision to not give a second-half penalty to Wellington has overshadowed the Phoenix’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Central Coast Mariners.

Australia has edged New Zealand 28-26 in another sensational women’s rugby sevens final and won its first title at home in seven years.

President of Wellington Arts Emily Falson drew the winning tickets with the first prize, donated by Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, won by J Wykes; second spot, donated by Tracey’s Cutting Cottage, was won by D Cameron; and the third ticket, a painting donated by G Dickson, was won by M McMahon.

Here's how to watch the A-League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens accidentally flew three times between New Zealand and Australia this month after her cage was mistakenly left in the plane’s cargo hold.

A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold, and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

There's been an update to Fontaines D.C.'s upcoming Australian tour: Wunderhorse are out as support, and Shame are in.

Wellington Phoenix have been leapfrogged by Central Coast Mariners following a 1-0 loss to the women's A-League side.

New Zealand 20-6 Australia Quarter-final One: 8 October Ireland 10-22 Wales (Westpac Stadium, Wellington, 0600 BST)) Report: Ireland 10-22 Wales Quarter-final Two: 8 October England 12-19 France (Eden Park, Auckland, 0830 BST) Report: England 12-19 France ...

The Government is making what it is billing as an economic growth announcement at Wellington Airport. The announcement will be at 1pm today and will be livestreamed at the top of this file. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis will be joined by Immigration Minister Erica Stanford and Tourism Minister Louise Upston.