Massey University has now decided to refund Christine Heyns and say they unreservedly apologise.
It's another hot day for many in the North Island.
Student Tiria Anderson said the Maori language is "unique" to the world.
A long-awaited report into petrol pricing will be released by Dr Megan Woods today.
Some athletes can still compete but their flag and anthem will not be displayed during the Games.
The study would see rat DNA being "edited" to control breeding.
Fire services were called to the house in Piha at 3.30am.
Hunt was suspended after he said he was having health issues outside the Octagon.
Alien Weaponry will play on a main stage at Metaldays festival in Slovenia.
The 26-year-old has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.
The team, yet to find a catchy name, is heading to the Asia Handball Championship.
It's not the only music video in Te Reo on the list, with a cover of the waitata Tiaho mai ra by Jessica and Tiana Waru coming in at number nine.
He said "it was one of those conversations where you know one of you is leaving".
The heart-warming moment saw the PM warn the kids she was "doing a very dull speech".
Hubbard won NZ's first medal at a weightlifting world champs.
The research is the first representative survey into teenage "sexting" behaviour in New Zealand.
NZ has gone from having some of the lowest pre-tax fuel prices to the highest.
The Deputy Prime Minister said New Zealand First chose the "harder path of change".
Auckland play UAE team Al Jazira overnight.
The MPs battle it out, despite some very loud protesters near by!
A damning report into the Havelock North saga has been released.
Duco Events boss David Higgins is frustrated at ongoing negotiations with Joshua's camp.
The tremor struck at 1:56pm this afternoon, centred 40km south-west of Taumarunui.
The NRL Women's Premiership will feature "up to six" teams aligned with NRL clubs.
The former United Future leader also spoke of his distaste for "showman politics".
He questions whether the change is about religious inclusion.
The Health Minister says the report is an indictment on the previous Government's nine years of neglect.
The NIWA report outlines challenges for the region if global emissions continue unchecked.
Both Bill English and Judith Collins had something to say to the Speaker today.
Mr English continued to heckle the Prime Minister on the issue in Parliament today.
The star fullback is supposed to be on sabbatical until February 2018.
Hubbard will become the first transgender New Zealander to compete at next year's Gold Coast games.
A report has outlined major issues.
The PM says she's willing to act on the issue.
A woman has been accused of racism after footage of her abusing a driver, with his two daughters in the back seat, emerged online.
Firefighters have been battling the fire at Tarurutangi this afternoon.
1 NEWS got a sneak preview into the exhibition before its public opening on Friday.
Ms Udy, went missing after last being seen around 3am on Wednesday October 11.
What will take out the top spot this year?
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the investment package today.
Munro got the better of Ben Stokes, with his century lifting Auckland to victory.
Springfield started 25 years ago and is still growing today.
Nearly half the participants returned to a non-diabetic state without taking any diabetic treatment.
Williams hasn't played since giving birth to her daughter earlier this year.
The Insurance Council says 2017 has been the most expensive year on record for weather-related financial losses.
The fast bowler is on the fringes of the Black Caps side this summer.
Motueka-based Chris Black needs your help to get him over the line.
Every emergency call has its own story and this one had an unexpected twist.
