New Zealand

Ball-playing goalkeeper Alex Paulsen in action for Auckland FC (Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Bournemouth stopper 'a good fit' for Hibs with summer loan move likely

Goalkeeper Jessica Buchanan and coach Chris Duncan discuss tactics at Peffermill before jetting to Chile

Kiwi blow for Scots hopes

Sarah Jamieson (left) takes part in a team talk in freezing conditions at Peffermill

Scots face showdown with New Zealand in Chile

Drake has cancelled the remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand due to ‘scheduling conflicts.’

Hip-hop star Drake cancels current tour at the last minute

Fergus Burke of Saracens could receive a maiden call up to the Scotland Six Nations squad. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fergus Burke call-up: How All Blacks youth star qualifies for Scotland

Led by the Scotch Whisky industry, Scotland exports £5.6 billion of drink annually.

The six best whiskies to buy in 2025 if you are new to Scotch

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.

Watch: Couple leave the UK to world school their children, 5 and 8

The number of food deliveries by bicycle has risen sharply. Picture: John Devlin

Think bike, think safety for our delivery cyclists - Miles Briggs

National World

Borders International Competition closes with world wide entries

Dr Matt Elliot, Plant Health & Biodiversity Scientist

Experts warn of plant-eating pests causing devastation to gardens across the UK

Search and rescue operation underway after yacht sinks.

Watch: Divers search as one dead and six missing in yacht sinking

Rodd & Gunn opened its first Scottish store on George Street in Edinburgh on Thursday, August 15.

Menswear brand opens first Scottish store in Edinburgh

The great white shark caught by Blackpool dad Gus Smith while on holiday in New Zealand

Exclusive Watch man catch great white shark while fishing on holiday

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Fed up with war? Let’s make this good news year - Fiona Duff

Monopoly Beatles

Paul Simon was right, keep the customer satisfied - Kevin Buckle
Last Saturday was Avalanche’s busiest since Harry Styles was in town and yet it had nothing to do with it being National Album Day.
Kevin Buckle

Val McDermid. Picture: Pako Mera

Val McDermid on reviving memories of lockdown Edinburgh for Karen Pirie thriller

Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin suffered a head injury at St Mirren last month. Pic: SNS

Devlin out of Australia squad but Hibs pair called up

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his starting XV and replacements for Sunday’s opener against South Africa (Pic: SNS)

Rugby World Cup evening headlines: ‘Perfect’ claim and team news

Ciara Grant preparing for the World Cup with a friendly against Zambia. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Grant's "unforgettable" World Cup to inspire next generation

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children

Reason why Prince Louis is yet to join parents on royal tour revealed

Popular ITV shows axed from schedule - reason why explained

Ciara Grant recently signed a new deal with Hearts. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Hearts player to star in the World Cup

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99

Aldi launches new summer rosé wines with prices from £5.99 - full list
Aldi has announced the launch of its latest seasonal rosé range with prices starting from just £5.99.
Sam Johnson

Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta has introduced a paid verification service in the UK

Facebook and Instagram roll out UK verification subscription service

Scotland's Emma Watson celebrates after making it 1-0 against Costa Rica. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Scotland to take on England

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm is a big admirer of England skipper and clubmate Sarah Hunter. Picture: Paul Devlin / SNS

Friend and rival: "She one of the best leaders women's sport has ever seen"

VPZ director Doug Mutter says: 'Continuing to expand is an important step to progress our mission to help more people on their journey to quitting smoking.' Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based vaping retailer VPZ outlines plans for 20 further sites

Lorde performs on the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Boardmasters Festival: Lorde announced as Friday headliner

Katie Rood received her first cap for New Zealand against the United States in 2017. Credit: Malcolm MacKenzie

Hearts star Rood has her sights on the World Cup

Katie Rood has won 15 caps for New Zealand. Credit: Malcolm MacKenzie

"Whirlwind of an experiences": Hearts star Rood on her career journey

Katie Rood signed for Hearts in the summer, becoming one of their first-ever full-time players. Picture: Malcolm MacKenzie

Hearts star's mission to help environment on Green Football Weekend

Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg for the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Issue date: Sunday January 22, 2023.

Nicola Sturgeon insists there is 'plenty left in the tank' over future as leader

Jenny Tough on a mountainside

Edinburgh athlete, Jenny Tough, on running six mountain ranges alone

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she will step down as leader of her country in February.

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Airbnb offers Lord of the Rings fans the chance to stay in Hobbiton

Our Flag Means Death to finally air on UK television in January 2023

Sandi Toksvig has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Sandi Toksvig admitted to Australia hospital with bronchial pneumonia

Rugby fans will flood Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday for the Scotland v New Zealand Autumn Internationals match.

Here are the road closures in place for Scotland v New Zealand match

Rugby League World Cup: England Vs Papua New Guinea this weekend

Claire Cramm, Iain Anderson, Benjamin O'Brien, Paul Atkinson and Tom Croy. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh tech jobs boost as New Zealand firm opens 'centre of excellence'

The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa possesses a warming 'country lifestyle' vibe. Image: Feversham Arms

Review: The Feversham Arms Hotel & Spa in Helmsley - an oasis in North Yorkshire

Jacqueline Jossa to make brief Eastenders ‘return’

Jason Cummings scores from the spot on his debut for Australia against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Cummings scores on Australia debut as Devlin earns first cap

Martin Boyle challenges for an aerial ball against Liberato Cacace of New Zealand during Australia's 1-0 win in Brisbane. Picture: Getty

Hearts and Hibs stars play their part in Australia victory

Liz Truss says the free trade deal with the US has been shelved

Readers' letters: Liz Truss's comments on US trade deal alarming

Edinburgh Rugby's head coach Mike Blair said he was 'really pleased' with his side's performance against the Dragons (Picture: Ross Parker/SNS Group)

Angus Robertson: Capital thrashing of Dragons bodes well for autumn tests

Grayson Hart at the Puresport pop-up store on London's Oxford Street.

Scottish rugby stars among investors backing fast-growing wellness brand

Last summer, the firm opened a 'vape clinic' within its Newbridge store with plans in place to roll out the service across the entire retail estate.

Edinburgh vaping chain VPZ to open ten more stores by end of year

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Readers' letters: Scottish meat and dairy trade harmed by Brexit

Scotland's women take on Australia, with a place in the semi-finals up for grabs

Burnet relishing Scotland's semi-final opportunity against Australia