One patient was in a critical condition and another one was serious injured
Investigations into the cause of the Woolston fire are underway.
A top Russian diplomat is warning the United States not to meddle in Iran's affairs as the country is rattled by protests
At least 260 others were injured in the accident in Free State province.
1 NEWS NOW brings you the latest as wild weather continues to lash parts of the country after a stormy night.
The waves forced the waterfront's closure last night.
Ngati Whatua Orakei is hoping its tech based tour of a city icon will help diversify its assets.
North Korea routinely objects to such manoeuvres as a rehearsal for an invasion.
There were 12,000 homes without power this morning in Auckland alone.
The bad weather is making it more challenging to produce drinking water.
Snr Sergeant Jesse Mowat has a message for drivers after two people were killed on SH16 yesterday.
It was all in a day's work for Jenny Suo.
Conditions are such that it's likely fire crews will continue working into tomorrow.
Wilding pines, with their adverse effect on native plants and birds, are a major environmental concern.
Kyle Glogoski is the latest Kiwi with a shot at The Show after signing with the Phillies.
But if you want to visit the zoo's Bug Lab, it's undercover and is open.
The rain forced all play to be suspended yesterday.
All lanes heading south,north of the Harbour Bridge have been blocked.
Auckland's coast line continues to be battered by rough seas as storm conditions continue.
They are due in the Papakura District Court next Thursday.
The tide pushed seawater across the main access road into the seaside suburb.
The incident happened on Arawa St, near Amohia St.
"Crikey I'm glad we're in a 4wd coming through Thornton Bay."
The bottle of Russo-Baltique is worth nearly $NZ2 million.
The royal wedding will be held at Windsor Castle.
Beside a wild and blustery Tauranga coastline the park in Otumoetai is under a foot of water.
Re-live 1 NEWS NOW's coverage of the wild weather which lashed the North Island today.
Rain and strong winds continue to cause havoc for much of the North Island as the weather system moves south.
New Zealand Cricket and Tui have amended the rules of the Catch-a-Million promotion.
Homes along the waterfront in Clarks Beach have been flooded during the storm.
Mills is helping out the Black Caps' seam attack for the rest of the summer.
New Zealand begin the five match ODI series in Wellington tomorrow.
Dramatic footage from the Auckland Rescue Helicopter captured heavy rain and high tides that have left at least 500 people affected in Kaiaua.
A large segment of the jetty has snapped off in stormy seas.
With 21 rowing titles, Bond today claimed the national time trial championship.
Staff were evacuated from the Auckland TVNZ bureau on Victoria St West at 5.15pm tonight for around an hour.
Torrential rain and gale force winds have hammered much of the North Island today.
One person has died following a crash on Whitford Road, Shamrock Park, Auckland this evening.
Around 165 women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse seek shelter every night across 41 Women's Refuge sites.
The woman suffered a medical event early this morning on board the plane.
Wild weather has lashed the North Island today.
