The town, rebounding from the 2016 earthquake, is the first NZ destination to make it to the global list.
The cup, awarded by the New Zealand Olympic Committee, is given for the most outstanding contribution in an Olympic or Commonwealth Games sport.
They include the plight of Little Ka'iulani Forbes', to whom Kiwis contributed a generous amount in 2018.
But there is good news on the horizon for the weekend, according to MetService.
Anelia Myburgh's face was left disfigured after surgeons removed a life-threatening cancer where she lost 80 per cent of her top jaw.
New Zealand made history at the tournament, finishing third in Uruguay.
There were earlier concerns following a serious house fire in the town.
1 NEWS Europe correspondent Joy Reid breaks down the whole complicated mess.
The bronze medallists arrived back into New Zealand this morning.
The NZ Nurses Organisation is calling for increased funding to provide additional security and nurses.
The Deputy Prime Minister tells Breakfast that public embarrassment is another option on the table.
The pair are now with relatives safe and well.
The Broncos playmaker is reportedly being shipped around by new coach Anthony Seibold.
There have also been power outages across the city.
Legal change would have variety of "undesirable legal and societal implications", court rules.
St John confirmed to 1 NEWS the patient is in a moderate condition at Middlemore Hospital.
There are seven outages in total, including three north of the city.
The Kiwi fighter was on the edge of his seat during Sunday's bout.
Joseph Parker is out to avoid three straight defeats against Alexander Flores.
The city received 31.4mm of rain in just one hour.
The accused was given interim name suppression in court.
Amy Buncuga was recording the storm from inside her Blockhouse Bay home when the streak appeared.
Leon Birnie spoke about the prospects for the young World Cup bronze medallists.
Videos from across the region have shown just how powerful today's thunderstorm has been.
NZ's approach to suicide is "patchy and under-resourced" and a serious concern, it finds.
One of the house fires could be weather related.
The former All Blacks winger won't be eligible to play for the nation of his heritage in Japan next year, Tonga coach Toutai Kefu confirmed.
“It could have been me,” farm worker James Miles mused today as he arrived to find the dead cattle.
Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar confirmed today that Reece is on a replacement player contract.
Some said the highly paid actress shouldn't have to ask fans for donations.n.
Government's mental health and addiction inquiry was released today.
The farm worker is seen attacking a number of animals in milking sheds, in footage that came to light six months ago.
The Speaker's comments didn't sit well with National MP Gerry Brownlee, who rose to defend his leader.
"If a worker had been following behind those girls there's no doubt they would have been struck," said Clem Newby.
A lightning strike is being blamed for a blaze that gutted a shed behind a house in Māngere.
She said the claims were "thoroughly investigated by the public service and were not upheld".
Wiki Mulholland wants Pharmac to fund the Ibrance medicine.
The money would take the Government's contribution to the Auckland waterfront development to $136.5 million
Andrew Little said the idea to drop the threshold to four per cent was "not new".
MPI says the war against the cattle disease is being won, but farmers ask, at what cost?
The investigation has raised questions about whether we are complicit in polluting vulnerable countries.
Lightning begins as static charges in the rain clouds, our weather expert explains.
Kacey Louise is spending $13k on a tummy tuck, breast augmentation and fat transfers to her face.
Ada Hegerberg was named the best woman footballer on the planet today, but Maia Jackman says her moment was stolen by silly remark by French DJ Martin Solveig.
Despite not knowing much about cars, Hilary decided to step in and help out anyway.
Enjoy the settled weather next week - while you can.
Vivian Frederick Deboo had previously been jailed for abusing three other boys.
Swans and breakfast pastries test the final five.
Chicago-born Terrence Wallace has set up the homes for students from outside the best school zones.
