Only seven survivors have been found so far with hope fading to find any more.
Wellington's Five Boroughs says the workers will now be paid their holiday entitlements.
Broadway and Glee star Jonathan Groff says the world stage is within their reach.
The NZ softball side will play games against some of the world's best.
Cloud cover spoiled the super-blood-moon eclipse early this morning, but it was spectacular for those who saw it.
Locals from 100 evacuated homes are returning this morning, following heavy rain.
The footage of the rare celestial event was captured just outside Auckland Airport.
The driving programme is aimed at helping young people off the pathway to prison.
Aussie tennis star Tomic says he's struggled with the spotlight during his sporting career.
Gulf Harbour ferries are affected.
That's according to ex-Labour Party president Mike Williams.
Canterbury District Health Board is urging people to look out for signs of the infection.
"It's distasteful to say the least, to use me as a black South African as a pawn in such an untenable manner."
Tuivasa-Sheck's deal to swap codes is 'all but done', Radio NZ reports.
Further towards the city, Tamaki Drive was hit by surface flooding this morning.
Tamaki Drive is shut to motorists but that didn’t stop others braving the king tide, with mixed results.
Kate Middleton is carrying out her royal duties, six months pregnant.
Tamaki Drive is open for business again after king tides created chaos for commuters this morning.
An increasing number of Kiwis of European descent are opting for cremation.
The ICC has called in their anti-corruption unit for a closer look. It’s not hard to see why.
Tuivasa-Sheck's current contract with the Warriors runs out after this season.
Motorists were caught out today negotiating the Rocks Road as the sea crashed over it.
The new show will begin tomorrow night and comes after the bridge showcased its new lights last week.
Clark Laidlaw has made two changes for this weekend's tournament.
The question of who should lead National is a story that won't die. And English knows it.
I NEWS reporter Sam Clarke was in the thick of the severe weather today.
Video provided to 1 NEWS shows the park at Carters Beach completely swamped in water.
The footage taken by 1 NEWS shows just how dangerous today's weather is.
The Boat Shed Cafe has been so badly damaged in the brutal storm it has been forced to close indefinitely.
Karen Langer was paddling in Cass Bay when she was very nearly badly hurt.
A shed is the only recognisable landmark sticking out from the water.
Resident Max Taylor is concerned about the high winds fanning the flames on the Port Hills.
Ex-cyclone Fehi has laid waste to much of the coast.
Westland deputy mayor Latham Martin posted a photo of the wrecked landmark today.
Jo Randell had no time to save her wedding photos as the ocean surged into her home.
Spark says they're opening up their wi-fi hotspots so people can keep in touch with family and friends.
Her name is Wikie and she's a "talking" whale who lives in a French marine park.
It might be best to stay with friends or family tonight if you have concerns, according to Civil Defence.
Some say it's PC gone mad, while others say the decision is the sport moving with the times.
Nanai-Seturo made his debut for the All Blacks Sevens last weekend in Sydney, despite the tug-of-war.
James Meiergerd, 18, sunk an incredible backwards half-court shot early last month.
"I'm not kidding, this woman is wrangling her peacock into the airport, right now."
