The group is pushing for action at a government level.
The 82-Test halfback made the announcement this morning, saying he was excited to confirm his future.
The man accused of the Christchurch terrorist attacks lodged a formal complaint over how he is being treated in prison.
Around 200,000 Kiwis will see their pay boost from $16.50 to $17.70 per hour.
Five members of the same family were killed in the first crash, near Taupō.
Shane Martin has three sons in Australia, including AFL star Dustin Martin, who is one of the country's biggest sporting stars.
Volunteers from local towns are now in the process of picking up the scattered rubbish, much of which is plastic.
The app that lets stars get their message out without handing out their phone numbers.
Retired University of Otago political lecturer Dr Najib Lafraie, and former Diplomatic Officer at the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington, Salmah Kassim, were appointed to the roles.
The wild weather is expected to ease by Tuesday morning.
Pat Politoni received a pat on the head by Michael Parker-Walshe after he was sin-binned, so he returned fire with his fist.
The roads around the crash site have been closed while emergency services work on the scene.
Ayla-Jean's parents are doing all they can to make life comfortable for their youngest child.
NZC chairman Greg Barclay said they felt the tour's timing was insensitive and inappropriate.
Residents are now being told to wait for rain to wash their roof after the fire spewed fumes over a wide area.
One of the males stood at the entrance to the store while the other two went inside.
Adidas has teamed up with Parley to make the new clothing range.
The death marks the ninth person killed in road crashes in New Zealand today.
Neihana's whānau hopes lessons can be learned after he suffered brain damaged after choking at day care.
The living wage is calculated to cover a family's basic costs.
Taupo Area Road Policing Group Detective Sergeant Fane Troy told 1 NEWS five of six occupants were killed in the incident.
He collaborated with artists such as Snoop Dogg and Drake during his career.
The All Blacks halfback will stay in Dunedin through to 2021.
Smith chose to remain in New Zealand through until 2021.
The halfback has 100 Tests in his sights after re-signing with NZR.
After showing early promise with Manawatu, Smith faced a battle to seal a Super Rugby contract.
One person died in the crash on the morning of Wednesday March 20.
The Kiwi finished six shots behind the winner after a mixed last day in Carlsbad, California.
Speaking from Beijing the Prime Minister said the decision over the 5G network was "a process that is undertaken by the GCSB".
Having played fullback, wing and midfield, the youngest Barrett is unsure of his best role for the Hurricanes.
A law passed in July last year that ensures victims' rights to take time off work comes into effect today.
Opponents say the RNZAF's bomb drop exercises north of Auckland are a waste of time and money - with one expert saying a real drop will likely never happen.
The upper North Island is braced for heavy rain and thunderstorms and a possible tornado, according to MetService.
The PM has been officially welcomed to China by Premier Li Keqiang this afternoon.
The legislation of phase one of new gun laws are set to be law next week.
"Although it just happened this morning the message has gone far and wide."
Guy Heveldt and Alex Powell look into the Black Caps' possible 15-man World Cup squad.
The Grammy nominated rapper was shot dead outside his clothing store today.
The All Blacks and Crusaders midfielder will join Japanese club Kubota Spears.
"I want to be able to own my own home," she told TVNZ1's Te Karere.
The fears come as the Government's merging the country's struggling Polytechs into a single body.
An Iraqi refugee says his family has had to endure cold and damp living conditions.
Auckland alone needs 4000 beds by 2025 but 72 per cent of planned hotel construction is yet to begin.
Two young men remain in Waikato Hospital with shrapnel wounds following the incident early Sunday.
The tips come after a story on TVNZ1's Sunday highlighted the case of a toddler who choked on a piece of apple.
The Hurricanes head to Dunedin for a Friday night Kiwi derby.
The halfback is trying to concentrate on the Super Rugby season but the Japan tournament is only months away.
Numerous items were destroyed in the blaze at New Brighton Mall according to police.
The Prime Minister replied that the bilateral relationship is one of our most important and far reaching.
