Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls on the fire just before 11pm.
His swift backpedalling underscored his off-the-cuff style and suggested that more such drama is likely
Emergency services were called to a crash on State Highway 50 at about 1.20am.
Joseph Penno's success is thanks in large part to his dedicated teacher aide of 11 years.
Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings, investigations editor Melanie Reid and cameraman Hayden Aull were looking into a powerful Chinese company.
Ko is looking to win her third major and second ANA Inspiration at Rancho Mirage in California this week.
New Zealand lawyer Lecretia Seales died from a brain tumour in 2015, but she had fought vigorously for the right to legally take her own life.
The second rower says he learned from the 18-month ban he got after he was caught allegedly using cocaine following a 2017 Test.
"If we can harness some of those feelings...and use it to make positive change, then that's a good thing," Emma Woodward joined TVNZ1's Breakfast.
The car they were in collided with a tree on Monday.
"Military style semi-automatic weapons have no place in New Zealand," the committee was told by Fish and Game.
In the next couple of weeks work is rumoured to start on a multi-million dollar store in Queen Street.
In total, eight victims were assaulted by the group of girls, police allege.
"This situation need never had occurred had the officer appropriately assessed the situation," the IPCA said.
Over 10,000 people have already bought tickets for Saturday's game.
Heather du Plessis-Allan will have to pay $3000 and broadcast the ruling on her radio show.
William Donohue, 25, had appeared by audio-visual link the Auckland District Court this morning.
The pair will compete at the World Rowing Cup and Championship regattas.
The PM said she did it "because she was a mum".
Pat Politoni floored Michael Parker-Walshe with the blow.
After hearing about the trio being detained in Suva, the Fijian Government immediately demanded their release
"The new verdict would acknowledge that the offender did commit the criminal act," Louise Upston said.
Twenty years ago, 15.2% of students said they smoked on a daily basis. For the first time, it's now less than 2%.
If you punch someone on the street, you're likely to end up in court - so why is it not the same in rugby?
Two Korean tourists were injured in a large landslide that occurred in January.
Russia is coached by Fijian legend Waisale Serevi, whose daughter highlighted the theft.
The jersey features poppies, mountains and silver ferns with a colour palette of red, black and white.
The multi-platinum selling star is set to perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12.
Sex between two men and adultery can be punished with death by stoning.
The accident happened at about 4.40am when a vehicle hit the man on Old North Road between Grants Road and Andrew Street.
The Canes have opted to name just two backs on the bench this week.
The deaths have reportedly led to significant mental anguish for Sri Lankan farmers, with some suicidal.
"We must make New Zealand the kind of place where we all feel truly safe and at home," the Green Party MP said.
District health boards say mediation is scheduled in Auckland tomorrow.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Leon MacDonald admitted he is still yet to decide when to give Rieko his scheduled All Blacks breaks.
A source told 1 NEWS the dealers in the groups routinely carry weapons.
The accused will make his second court appearance tomorrow, following attacks on two mosques which left 50 Muslim worshippers dead.
The incident on Symonds Street was reported to police just before 3.20pm.
The allrounder came close to walking away from the game 18 months ago.
The teacher and student exchanged messages of a sexual nature by phone.
A former army officer said some types of guns "should only be in the hands of the military and police".
MFAT has updated its travel advice for Brunei.
McGregor hinted in his Tweet that he will return to the octagon to face UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
It's alleged six civilians were killed in the 2010 operation involving New Zealand special forces soldiers.
Friday is the final day for feedback on the government’s radical polytech reforms, with many questions still to be answered.
The Fijian flyer has been named to start against Brumbies and says he has moved on after losing a contract with Irish club Connacht.
Jasmine Hubber, 19, saved her first calf when she was just 10 years old.
A former newspaper journalist allegedly posted the threat on a church's Facebook page.
James Casson is under fire after comments made in the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack, criticising the country’s reaction.
The Otago Super Rugby franchise are on a current three game losing streak.
The pair have been named in New Zealand’s sweep squad for the World Rowing Cup and Championship.
Plastic, glass and all kinds of waste is now strewn along the coast.
A boy claimed to have escaped from the custody of two men - but police say the DNA evidence doesn't stack up.
One other person has been critically injured and two others have sustained serious injuries.
"The pressure and onus this week [against Highlanders] has to be on the Hurricanes' backs," writes 1 NEWS Sport reporter Dewi Preece.
A top Hollywood executive from Marvel has recently said the world is ready for a gay superhero.
1 NEWS Europe correspondent Joy Reid has explored how Norway handled the Breivik case.
1 NEWS' Pacific Correspondent has a round-up of news from the region.
