Josh Tongue took a five-wicket bag as the hosts were rolled for 152 at the MCG. His side were back in the field before stumps after they made just 110. Read...

A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight break-in at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Read...

The Royal Family dominates the front pages as they attend the Christmas service at Sandringham. Read...

Australia have gone into the fourth Ashes Test match with a pace-heavy squad, but their batters are the ones under fire on day one. Follow the action LIVE. Read...

Josh Tongue took three wickets before lunch as Australia’s top order were knocked over in the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. Read...

NZTA is advising people to plan ahead, and allow extra time for traffic. Read...

Bargain hunters have started their Boxing Day shopping early to avoid crowds and traffic. Read...

Boxing Day at the cricket is a tradition, which makes it significant outside the scoreline in any one series. It’s a secular feast day, with all the rites. Read...

Volunteer firefighters will respond to 111 calls during the strike hour. Read...

The star Australian batsman is returning as captain on Boxing Day after feeling “awful” and “dizzy” in the build-up to last week’s Adelaide test. Read...