Around 1.2 million people have been forced to evacuate from low-lying areas.
The 26-year-old will appear in the North Shore District Court today.
One person required treatment for smoke inhalation.
Shaun Johnson, 75, enthrals guests with music at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.
People who lost their homes and farms in the disaster a year ago are still struggling.
Several people have been injured, some seriously after incidents near Taupō and Canterbury.
Forty-two flights have been cancelled, 42 delayed and one international flight diverted due to the fog.
Alan Culverwell had been in the central American country with his wife and two children.
Animal rights group SAFE has repeatedly called for duck shooting to be banned in New Zealand.
The police car wasn't involved in an earlier pursuit by police of the speeding car.
It's a groundbreaking first for the University of Maryland.
Vaughn was arrested June 10 last year at a sobriety checkpoint.
Families have long-awaited a re-entry to ascertain what happened that day.
One person is trapped with serious injuries after a vehicle rolled near the airport.
The Ferns veteran is part of the underdog West Ham side in the final against Mn City.
Alan Culverwell, of Picton, died after being shot in an apparent attack by armed robbers.
An investigation commenced last year into claims a conveyor belt inside the mine caused the second explosion.
There have been no fatalities reported.
The Hurricanes toppled the Rebels 29-19 in Wellington tonight.
Mostly confined to a wheelchair, Curtis Smith was among those enjoying the action.
The Chiefs showed great heart to secure a 31-31 draw against the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight.
"Kollywood" is fast taking the world by storm.
Workers have kicked their drug habits but some have replaced it with alcohol, bringing on "other issues".
The former Broncos half is set to be available for the Warriors next week against the Dragons.
The man went missing around 1:40pm this afternoon.
Alan Culverwell's sister says her family is very grateful for the generosity of the Kiwi public.
Folau arrived at the hearing at 9am this morning.
