Three separate moon events will occur simultaneously in one night.
One of the hardest-hit areas in the New Year storm is bracing for a second blow.
Napier's Tamatea High School is just one where back-to-school costs are too high for some families.
In the North Island it's also expected to reach 30C in Hastings and Gisborne.
Around 15,000 people were affected by the breakdown.
The Warriors have lost nearly one third of their members since last year.
The Children's Commissioner asked more than 1000 New Zealand children about their education experience
Grace Morgan, 16, was diagnosed with the potentially-fatal illness, associated with tampon use, in July.
He's expected to herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan action on immigration.
Parker's camp is more interested in finding someone who fights like Anthony Joshua.
The female customer concerned only wanted a typically male short back and sides cut.
It's reported Salling's body was found near a river in Los Angeles.
The playful orca surfaced right beside the family's boat in the Hauraki Gulf.
Mr English is due to give a major speech this afternoon.
Not even the sweltering heat can stop the Chiefs preparing for this year's competition.
Temperatures are poised to drop by 20 degrees in some areas in the next 24 hours.
Speculation has been swirling today around the future of Bill English, ahead of a major speech this afternoon.
Nadolo is as bruising for Montpellier as he was for the Crusaders.
Two men are wanted over the early morning raid that saw cigarettes taken.
The Air Force corporal used his security pass to commit three burglaries.
Mr English delivered his speech today amid speculation over his leadership of National.
Fusitu'a says the NRL battlers need to harness Tonga's spirit and desire.
Mr English cheerfully brushed off questions before his state of the nation speech today.
Presenter and radio host Jeremy Wells will front Seven Sharp with Hilary Barry when the programme returns to TVNZ1 at 7pm this coming Monday.
Seven people from the ferry were rescued after being spotted in a life raft by an NZ Defence Force Orion.
Dog owners are warned to be vigilant during penguin moulting season.
The National leader said he won't be "derailed by a bit of gossip".
The family are struggling to afford the $1100 a month it costs for Grace's Sativex medication.
A huge great white shark was caught circling a boat off Ruapuke Beach.
The visitor to St Clair Beach has "a wee dip in the pool to cool down".
Grant Robertson compared it to the "seven stages of grief", but National MPs continue to back Bill.
"I’ve been hearing dissatisfaction with the current situation," Kelvin Davis said.
There were jokes, a comparison to Trump's speech, and just one mention of Morrinsville.
Dramatic vision shows one vehicle menacing another.
Russell Smith was one of only two men to survive the Pike River mine explosion.
The men made off with a sum of cash after the robbery late last night.
He was originally convicted for assaulting a teenager at last year's A-League final.
He blended calls for optimism amid a growing economy, with dark warnings.
The match will be played at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Saturday October 27.
Six helicopters, 12 fire engines, three tankers and one command unit are at the scene, working to contain the fire.
Trevor Mallard had no patience for those giving Ms Swarbrick boisterous support in Parliament.
Adams notched his 18th double-double of the season.
The eatery owed its staff thousands of dollars when it went into voluntary liquidation.
The latest update on the storm set to barrel into the West Coast of the South Island in the morning.
Pat Booth was best known for his crusading work on the Mr Asia drug syndicate and the Arthur Allan Thomas miscarriage of justice.
The Thames Coast road was significantly damaged in this month's storm.
It's been a day of weather-related chaos around New Zealand.
Around 11,000 herds will be tested around the country, starting today.
Earlier today Chloe Swarbrick gave an impassioned speech in support of her Bill.
Properties in a number of streets in the city's south have been evacuated.
In theory the vaccine should protect us, but sudden mutations can cause complications.
Dashcam caught the shocking incident unfold as another person tried to chase the ute down.