India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Live score: Follow Live updates of the series finale in Hamilton.

Qiulae Wong’s political career began just a year ago, when she saw an ad on recruitment site Seek to be leader of New Zealand’s Opportunity Party. Then a consultant with KPMG, she applied and — despite a lack of political experience — got the job.

New Zealand A reach 218/3 on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against India A, with Matthew Boyle scoring an unbeaten century and Dean Foxcroft making 80 runs.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner became his country's most-capped men's T20I player with his 143rd appearance against India in Hamilton. He surpassed Ish Sodhi's previous record of 142 matches, adding another milestone to his decade-long international career.

New Zealand deliver a statement victory as they thrash Fiji 78-0 to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

Learn how Haast’s eagle became New Zealand’s giant moa hunter, and why ancient DNA linked the extinct predator to a surprisingly small relative.

New Zealand has released a new system that allows applicants to monitor their position in the Parent Resident Visa queue. The Immigration New Zealand agency is employing a mixed selection method, which includes both queue selection and ballot draws.

When the Guardian visited the Maungakiekie electorate, two themes emerge: a grudging fealty to the National party and growing support for minor parties