A Dutch court convicted six young footballers and the father of one of the players of manslaughter on Monday for kicking to death a volunteer linesman.

Five nations around the vast Asian confederation are bracing for the joy or heartbreak that is coming their way on Tuesday in the last games of continental World Cup qualification.

David Beckham started his second trip in China as the Ambassador of the country's football in Beijing.

After a night of drama on The X Factor NZ stage, Anna Wilson sat down with 3 News to talk about her time on the show.

Torrential rain and floods have washed away buildings and roads, killing at least 23 people in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Airbus and Boeing have won pledges for big purchases of their lucrative long-haul wide-body jets, raising hopes that demand is recovering from the recession.

The national carrier was invited to the Paris Air Show - the biggest and most prestigious in the world a to unveil their most fuel efficient Airbus.

Finally, after a 17-year wait, England has a major winner: U.S. Open champion Justin Rose.

There's good news for wine enthusiasts, with the 2013 harvest promising to be one of the best vintages yet.

MediaWorks would make an attractive company to buy, says media commentator Bill Ralston.

Syria is the issue dominating discussion at the G8 meeting in Northern Ireland.

The 2013 Export Barometer survey reveals New Zealand exporter confidence is up from last year.

There's a new film out here next week called Man of Steel, one that hopes to make Superman relevant to a new generation.

The pressure may be on Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin but it at least eased somewhat after Brisbane turned around a horror run with a 32-12 NRL win over fellow battlers Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on Monday night.

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has prompted an angry response.

Charles Saatchi has claimed images of him holding Nigella Lawson around the neck just show "a playful tiff".

The opposition's plan to revive manufacturing won't be taken seriously by anyone, Prime Minister John Key says.

Sri Lanka's defeat of Australia in the Champions Trophy has meant New Zealand, as well as their trans-Tasman neighbours, have been dumped out of the one-day international cricket competition.

Several South Island roads remain closed today after yesterday's extensive flooding.

Talks on a sweeping trade deal between the European Union and the United States are to get underway in Washington next month.

Last night on The X Factor NZ, Stan Walker farewelled the last of his acts when Anna Wilson was voted off by the other three judges.

A man in a wheelchair who was allegedly at the centre of a five-hour armed stand-off in an Auckland bank is set to appear in court.

Lawyers for double murderer Mark Lundy have told the Privy Council "bad science" was used to convict him.

In 2011 the public donated $100,000 towards the cost of Evan Hill's orthodontic treatment, which was easily enough to cover his sister's teeth as well.

With more rotten weather forecast, it's a nightmare for the workers desperately trying to stop parts of Dunedin's famous St Clair esplanade from crumbling into the sea.

Police are attending an incident on Auckland's Great South Road in the suburb of Penrose.

Tonight Campbell Live is in the north-west of Motueka, at a little place called Marahau, as well as Sandy Bay and Peach Island, where there has been major flooding.

Campbell Live heads south to Christchurch, where the rain has added insult to injury for earthquake victims.

A month ago Campbell Live showed you some of the shocking stories still coming out of Christchurch.

Police are investigating an alleged nightclub incident involving State of Origin star Blake Ferguson at the weekend.

Steve Hansen has hinted at changes to the All Blacks for Saturday's third and final test in New Plymouth.

The Labour Party, Greens, NZ First and Mana have met in Christchurch to discuss a report which lays out policy changes it says can turn around the manufacturing industry.

The tropical storm that has caused so much damage in Tasman turned its sights on the South Island's east coast today.

The family of a South Auckland police officer who died after being beaten to death in a Tongan police cell is suing the Tongan Government.

The latest Nielsen Poll shows support from men has dropped dramatically and it's hit Julia Gillard and Labor across the board.

A small community is dealing with the loss of one of its most popular residents and two homes.

The company that owns TV3 and half of the country's commercial radio stations has gone into receivership.

A major clean-up is underway at a salmon farm in Golden Bay that bore the brunt of another landslide.

Watch video of the players reacting to Game 5 of the 2013 NBA Finals.

Players react after the final day of the US Open 2013.

Justin Rose has won the 2013 US Open at Merion in Philadelphia, scoring a one-over to become the first British golfer to win the title since Tony Jacklin in 1970.

Israel Dagg and Julian Savea were two All Blacks singled out for underperforming in the first Test against France at Eden Park.

North Otago rivers are at record breaking levels after a recent downpour, causing wide road closures and isolating some local communities.

3 News iWitness Carlos Wilki captured video of flooding at Northwood Boulevard on Niel Ave in Christchurch.

The owner of TV3 and half of the countryas commercial radio stations will go into receivership this morning.

If there is one place for Roger Federer to end a title drought, then it's Halle, a small town in western Germany that has a big tennis stadium and a Roger-Federer-Allee leading to it.

Top-seeded Andy Murray rallied to beat defending champion Marin Cilic 5-7, 7-5, 6 3 to win the Queen's Club tournament for the third time.

Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says Dunedin "needs" a five-star hotel, following the council's rejection of a plan to erect one.

There's nothing more frustrating than being laden down with technology that's run out of battery.

Volunteers across New Zealand are being celebrated as National Volunteer Week gets underway.

Hundreds have taken part in a march to mark the anniversary of one of the key struggles against apartheid.

The Govt's plan to fast-track new housing in Auckland won't solve housing cost issues, say planners.

Severe flooding and rock falls have closed numerous roads across the South Island, while there were more evacuations in Nelson overnight.

Nelson Mandela is engaging with his family and seeing improvement from his recurring lung infection.

New Zealand have blown their chance to secure a place in the Champions Trophy semi-finals after losing a rain-affected match against England in Cardiff.

The Warriors' remarkable mid-season NRL revival continues with a stunning upset of the high-flying Sydney Roosters.

Video highlights, live stream commentary, live updates as they happen and minute-by-minute, and all the action as the Roosters host the Warriors in Sydney for Round 14 NRL action. VIDEO will be available as soon as the final whistle goes.

New Zealand are hoping to stay out of the ball-tampering controversy that has engulfed opponents England before the teams' crucial Champions Trophy match on Sunday.

The West Auckland Admirals have enlisted one of the most experienced players to ever play in the NZ IHL.

New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe has a new blockbuster coming out called Man of Steel, in which he plays Superman's father.