Ahmed Shehzad hit his maiden one-day international century to guide Pakistan to a 41-run win over New Zealand in the 5th one-day international.

Chopping and changing the starting lineup is not going to stop the Black Caps current form slump, says a former NZ player and commentator.

There are a couple of key injury concerns for the Black Caps ahead of tomorrow's must win fifth ODI against Pakistan.

The man accused of murder after his wife's body was found burning on a roadside near Huntly last week has reappeared in court.

The man accused of murder after his wife's body was found burning on the roadside near Huntly is facing three charges, including one of assault in December last year.

This year's Weet-Bix Tryathlon series kicks off on February 6 in Hamilton. Diana Clement, whose own children took part last year, offers advice aimed at both young and older readers on how to get the best out of the event.

The family of a pregnant woman who was killed when her epileptic partner drove at speed into a Hamilton car yard are angry he has escaped a jail sentence. Riki Kelly admitted he had not taken his medication three days before the crash.