Anamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.

A Waitara teenager died in New Plymouth Hospital early this morning after being struck by a van.

The All Blacks have vowed to repay fans with an entertaining style of rugby against Ireland after they were mobbed for a second straight day in Taranaki.

Northland is expected to suffer a deluge tonight while snow and ice pose difficulty for motorists on the roads.

Debbie Harry joins the Pretenders to perform in New Zealand at the end of the year.