If current trends continue, NZ could quickly reach a point where more people are leaving than arriving, experts say.

Lock Kieran Treadwell will return to Gallagher Premiership side Harlequins at the end of this season after a long spell with Ulster Rugby.

Mitchell Starc completed an elite feat on Thursday, January 30. Starc overtook Dale Steyn and reached the 700-wicket club in international cricket.

NZ's newly minted health minister is expected to share details about the coalition's plan for the new hospital build on Friday.