NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, right, speaks with the top commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan General John Nicholson
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II had successful eye surgery to treat a cataract last month.
Eion Kemp is set for the biggest riding challenge of his career.
Doug Moore wants the nation to embrace a digital detox on July 1.
"For many New Zealanders, Queen's Birthday is just a day off," Wellington Mayor Justin Lester said - "this is about celebrating something that is uniquely New Zealand."
John Witherden, 23, has autism and went missing sometime between 10.30pm and midnight last night.
With the All Blacks' first Test of the year against the French at Eden Park in Auckland tonight - expect some road closures and bumper-to-bumper traffic around the area.
New Zealand are through to the quarter-finals in Paris after beating England, Wales and Ireland in pool play.
The All Blacks begin their three Test series against France at Eden Park tonight in Auckland tonight.
The injury was not life threatening, but the man, 46, was taken to Invercargill Hospital by helicopter.
Auckland Council released an update on the planned changes to the waterfront in lead up to America's Cup in 2021.
The comments have added to speculation about why Melania spent about three weeks in seclusion.
The man was spotted in a clearing near a hut in the Urewera Ranges yesterday afternoon.
Phillip the cat was found in shock and suffering hypothermia outside a New Plymouth hotel on Tuesday.
The Warriors completed an emphatic 34-14 win over Manly at AMI Stadium, Christchurch.
After trailing 11-8 at halftime, the All Blacks have produced a second spell for the ages to claim a 52-11 win in Auckland.
New Zealand's women will face Japan at the Wellington stadium tomorrow.
The Hamilton church released $42,520 to the family in January.
Up to 2000 houses are already under construction.
Shane Jones will brief cabinet on Monday where clean-up costs and who will pay will be discussed.
Harry Blackmore battled through a field of 20 million entrants.
It is part of a drive to meet the target of just one high pollution night a year.
Dan Bidois is ahead of Labour's Shanan Halbert.
One law expert says the Facebook page isn't illegal.
Claire Nelson says US insurers are pushing for her to be discharged.
This comes after 1 NEWS uncovered a lack of action over inappropriate behaviour from Peden.
Mr Bidois will replace former National MP Jonathan Coleman.
Playing at fullback, McKenzie shone as the All Blacks romped to a 52-11 win at Eden Park.
The rookie prop showed class in his side's 52-11 victory at Eden Park.
The All Blacks came away 52-11 winners in dominant style at Eden Park.
Karl Tu'inukuafe made his first All Blacks appearance in the 52-11 victory over France.
The All Blacks' second-five scored the try of the match in the 52-11 win at Eden Park.
The All Blacks coach is confident there's more to come from his side, despite a 52-11 win over France.
The duo starred off the bench in the 52-11 win over France at Eden Park.
Barrett shone as the All Blacks swept France 52-11 at Eden Park.
The All Blacks came away with a resounding 52-11 win at Eden Park.
