Kiwi driver Fabian Coulthard's won the opening race on day two of the V8 Supercars event in Austin, Texas for his third win of the season.

New Zealander Terenzo Bozzone's returned from injury in the perfect fashion with victory in the Ironman 70.3 race in Florida.

Around 20 people are being considered as possible suspects in the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann.

A trade expert believes a potential agreement between New Zealand and Taiwan, won't harm our relations with China.

The US wants 'in' on New Zealand's relationship with China.

A Government-backed study in Australia is looking at whether a fat tax on fast foods will help reduce the rising number of people with obesity.

A train has derailed near Wellington train station this morning.

Huge growth forecast for the Port of Lyttelton depends on clear access routes.

Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt has defended the US internet giant's tax arrangements after claims it has unethically dodged paying vast amounts of British tax.

Fog has disrupted flights again at Christchurch International Airport.

Those in the New Zealand oil industry are confident deep sea drilling can be done here safely.