Instances of victims over 70 years old were reported.
Contractors worked to clear the road overnight with an update expected later this morning.
Fire crews went to 85 weather related call outs in Christchurch and Otago.
"We need to look more broadly about what success means," the PM said from Davos, Switzerland.
And the NRL season hasn't even begun.
Kiwibuild's 33 homes vs private sector's 35,200 is an "indictment," National's Housing spokesperson told TVNZ1's Breakfast.
NIWA's Chris Brandolino told TVNZ1's Breakfast it'll be a hot one next week.
Dagg said the eight hour surgery saw 2000 hairs planted along his hair line to give him a "full crop".
Three others were seriously injured in the two-vehicle incident at Te Mapara.
Creator Oscar Knightley chats with Breakfast about his show.
While coaching isn't in his "short-term plan", Schmidt wouldn't say his call to step away was a permanent decision.
The company he was biking with, Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking, says he died on 22 January after falling off the road.
"I still feel like there are things that I want to achieve in New Zealand with teams that mean a lot to me."
"We want to make these iconic landscapes accessible, says the chair of Ngai Tai ki Tamaki.
Ominous wall of dark clouds shown sweeping across the city, yesterday.
The man faces charges of assault with a weapon and reckless driving.
The suspect, 21-year-old Zephen Xaber, eventually surrendered to police.
Types of bullying and harassment included malicious gossip and verbal abuse.
The All Black turned out for The Sons CC in a Last Man Stands match in Auckland.
Olivia Merry says the game is an "epic opportunity" to start 2019 on the right foot.
A 25-year-old is facing a number of charges relating to burglary and unlawfully using a document.
When Cabinet meets for the first time this year, we're going to get "back on track," he says.
Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists will strike for 24 hours from tomorrow morning.
The 32-year-old All Blacks star has extended his contract with the Hurricanes and NZ Rugby until the end of 2021.
The last time Hull played for the Black Sticks women was in 2016.
The British tourists reportedly caused a scene, yelling at each other as they carried belongings out of the vehicle.
Construction of the AMETI Eastern Busway will begin in April.
The visitors outclassed the NZ team, bowling the Black Caps all out for 157 in Napier.
"It is likely most complaints are instances of skin sensitivity or improper application," Cancer Society's chief executive says.
The All Blacks halfback promises to "show no mercy" against Team Rugby in Christchurch tomorrow.
Read is among a host of other All Blacks playing in tomorrow's cricket game in Christchurch.
The Seven Sharp host didn’t take it easy on the rugby great.
Some property developers say it is a reflection on the industry.
The gloves are already off as the political year heats up.
The weekend will see some places in the upper 20s, with temperatures in the lower 30s on the cards for others.
The Seven Sharp co-host is on the case for the Kiwi public.
A friend of the elderly man spotted his car this morning by the Waiau River however he was not able to be found nearby.
Simon Bridges' appointment of Paula Bennett as National's spokesperson on drug reform is more significant than it might look.
A Pacific Trust has been recruited to offer fans discounted, and sponsored tickets.
The first-five took on Red Bull’s QA test with his partner.
