Hundreds of hungry Kiwis have queued up to get their first McDonald's fix in weeks after the fast food restaurant reopened its doors following strict COVID-19 lockdown.

The footage was shot in Waiheke in New Zealand on Wednesday showing NZ Post couriers throwing mail packages from a van to a truck.

Leo Hamilton, two, was sitting on the floor next to his father's 6-year-old dog, Biggy, at his grandmother Port Levy home, southeast of Christchurch, when he was mauled 'out of the blue' around 8pm Tuesday.

The brand behind the 'world's most comfortable running shoes' has today launched a new pair of 'high performance' sneakers designed for athletes and runners.

A radio host in New Zealand fired for breaking coronavirus lockdown restrictions has spoken out. Dave Dunlay (pictured on right with The Breeze cohost and Rick Astley) said he was shocked.

Freya Sawbridge decided to catch flight back to her parents' home in New Zealand on March 20 to avoid the worst of the pandemic.

With large numbers of New Zealand residents applying for the dole since lockdown extra pressure is being put on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to ease COVID-19 restrictions.

WILL KELLEHER: While Beaumont was backed by all 18 of the Six Nations votes for a second term in charge, he was warned by those in the southern hemisphere that drastic alterations are needed.

The family of a French tourist who mysteriously vanished in New Zealand say the teenager was 'quite disturbed'.

New Zealand could open its borders to Australian holidaymakers as part of a 'trans-Tasman bubble'.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will on Tuesday reveal the Australian economy is losing $4billion every week the government shutdown to slow the spread of the virus stays in place.

Kat Buchanan, 33, and her fiancee Taryn Cumming, 31, live in Auckland, New Zealand with five cats. They knew they wanted children from the beginning of their two-year relationship.

Freedom camping is a popular activity for international travellers as it allows them to park a caravan or pitch a tent in some of the most scenic spots throughout New Zealand for free.

Australian interior designers have shared the tricks for transforming your bedroom into a luxury hotel inspired space without spending a small fortune on decor and linen.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced details around what 'Alert Level 2' will look like on Thursday, ahead of Cabinet's decision on when the restrictions will be eased.

Ethan Browne has revealed that he had to overcome the macho culture he grew up in to become an actor. 

Johan Giesecke, who was Sweden's top virus expert for 10 years, believes lockdowns are merely delaying an inevitable wave of coronavirus cases and deaths - not preventing it.

LeBron James returns to Cleveland on Wednesday for the first time since leaving last summer and signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. He's coming back to a city still grappling with losing him.

LeBron James and Kylian Mbappe play different sports on different sides of the world. But they nevertheless have much in common. The two sporting superstars sat down for an insightful discussion.

James watched from courtside as the Clippers scored 22 consecutive points during the second half of their 118-107 victory at STAPLES Center. The 33-year-old wore a blazer over a white hoodie.

The five-time All-Star has told the Pelicans that he wants to be traded to a championship-contending team and will not sign an extension with New Orleans, his agent Rich Paul said on Monday.

The NBA stars showed solidarity with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback. On Super Bowl weekend James and Durant's gestures were powerfully timed.

David Beckham and Floyd Mayweather were in the crowd as LeBron James scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the New Orleans Pelicans 125-119. 

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points, Norman Powell had 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-98 on Thursday night.

Zion Williamson. Two words eagerly anticipated in the NBA next season. He is expected to take the NBA by storm to the extent that LeBron James did when he was drafted No 1 in 2003.

Earlier in the week he linked up with LeBron James, the LA Lakers star and Liverpool supporter, and sat courtside as the Toronto Raptors managed to surprisingly win the NBA title.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday evening following a week in Los Angeles.

Eden Hazard has selected the number 23 to wear at Real Madrid, as he hopes to emulate the success of NBA greats Michael Jordan and LeBron James, according to Marca. 

The LA Lakers star made the trip to Las Vegas to watch his 14-year-old son LeBron 'Bronny' James Jr. compete in the Big Time Hoops Tournament and beamed with joy after his son's impressive dunk.

LeBron James has spoken out again after sparking anger for suggesting Houston Rockets Daryl Morey 'wasn't educated' when he sent a tweet in support of protesters in Hong Kong.

Experts say LeBron James was motivated by China box office sales when he slammed Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for supporting pro-democracy Hong Kong protests.

Kawhi Leonard (left) stepped out for his LA Clippers debut on Tuesday night, helping his new side see off local rivals LA Lakers on the opening night of the new NBA season.

Camera crews were given rare access to Magic City, in Atlanta, Georgia where they spoke to strippers who earn upwards of $100,000 a year for Channel 5's Sex Business documentary.

LeBron James produced another bit of magic in Los Angeles Lakers' 130-127 win over Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, as he claimed a great catch before setting up Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

LeBron James keeps on cementing his place as one of the greatest-ever NBA players after reaching another milestone on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans.

The 32-year-old actor was on the receiving end of a chant by LeBron James, 34, on Wednesday before his Los Angeles Lakers took on their intra-city rivals the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard (right) scored 35 points as the LA Clippers beat the LA Lakers in the marquee Christmas Day game. Meanwhile, Draymond Green had 20 points in Golden State's shock win.

LeBron James was on hand in Springfield, Massachusetts on Monday when a spectator threw an orange peel at his son during a high school game. A young boy has admitted responsibility.

The NBA has postponed the Los Angeles Lakers' next game against the Clippers on Tuesday night after the deaths of retired superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash.

LeBron James had 40 points and eight rebounds in his first career meeting with Zion Williamson while leading the LA Lakers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the New Orleans Pelicans.

LeBron James keeps finding ways to assert his supremacy over the upstart New Orleans Pelicans and rookie sensation Zion Williamson - with or without the help of Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis scored 30 points, LeBron James added 28 and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Clippers 112-103 on Sunday, ending their Staples Center co-tenant's six-game winning streak.

The stars will appear in Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour long special honoring graduates and airing on multiple channels May 16.

Lagree is the workout of choice for celebrities and royalty, from Meghan Markle to Michelle Obama and the Miss Universe Australia models. It is a unique form of training using a 'megaformer bed'.

The TV presenter, 35, followed in the footsteps of Michelle Obama as she visited the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London on Wednesday.

Michelle Obama proved herself to be queen of the dodgeball court on Monday night, as she led Team USA to victory over Team UK in a match that aired on The Late Late Show.

Speaking at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, Michelle Obama said Republicans and Democrats turned the 'strength of a black woman' into a 'caricature'.

Cori 'Coco' Gauff, 15, says her time at Wimbledon was a 'roller coaster' where she was the 'wildcard' that stole the show after beating her idol Venus Williams in the very first round.

The former First Lady is believed to have rented a spectacular new property in Hollywood Hills on Monday and Tuesday. The home has been dubbed the Shark House due to its open-air aquarium.

Barack and Michelle Obama are new entries on The Hollywood Reporter's 100 most powerful people in entertainment, thanks to their foray into the film making industry and a deal signed with Netflix.