The news comes as our top women's players near a landmark deal with NZ Rugby.
There are particular concerns about the Whangamarino wetland in Waikato.
Authorities hope the tomb will help revive the country's staggering tourism sector.
Two made it to safety, and a third was winched to safety by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Obama will reportedly visit NZ on a trip arranged by Air New Zealand.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang chipped the keeper in the Gunners' 5-1 win.
The man will appear in district court tomorrow on charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and assault.
Chris Lynn is looking forward to playing on the small NZ grounds.
The Black Caps' all-rounder was top scorer for NZ in their seven-wicket loss last night.
Heavy rain is forecast for eastern areas from Bay of Island southwards.
It's the first time in decades the welcome has taken place at the Treay Grounds' Whare Runanga.
Fiji have beaten South Africa 24-17 in the Cup final at first Hamilton Sevens at Waikato Stadium.
Nominations for co-leadership opened on Friday.
It's the third fatal drowning in the Auckland region in two days.
Police are at the scene in Nawton making enquiries, including speaking with witnesses.
Police believe two motorcycles were involved and one collided with a truck at Otane.
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter crewman Russell “Rusty” Clark says survivors were lucky to escape a swollen river.
Roads and cars were submerged on Saturday night as the downpour saw people evacuated.
Tom Saunders sits just one point behind Rio bronze medallist Sam Meech heading into the final day in Auckland.
Organisers are hoping this year's changes will end the protests of the past.
Changes to the rules in 2010 made it harder to acquire a UK visa.
She does it despite not being able to remember who she's helping in Palmerston North.
1 NEWS Pacific correspndent Barbara Dreaver says the Kiribati ferry disaster again shows resources for domestic shipping and ferry services are appalling in the Pacific.
