Police say they were called to a Parumoana Street address where a man was found with critical injuries.
The lake is surrounded by mountains and close to the Alpine Fault.
In 2020 the nation will vote on whether the drug should be legalised.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Waimea Road at around 10.45pm, police said.
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service is contacting more than 2,000 people who may have been exposed to measles.
'Ikale Tahi coach and former Wallaby Toutai Kefu said the fullback would take a serious paycut if he made the move, but would gain the pride of the jersey.
Chief executive Bindi Norwell joined TVNZ1's Breakfast to explain the ups and downs of the property market.
It’s a home fit for a king, and in two days has received more than 23,000 hits.
Parker's promoter said it was imperative the Kiwi starts getting ready for a fight being negotiated.
TIA’s Chris Roberts talked to TVNZ1’s Breakfast about the issues that come with the success of New Zealand’s tourism.
University of Waikato associate professor Leonie Pihama joined Breakfast to explain why she believes issues at the agency are getting worse.
SPCA’s chief executive Andrea Midgen talks to TVNZ1's Breakfast on why the adoption or purchase of dogs should be regulated.
The notorious gang swarmed the peak, leaving members of the public and tourists intimidated.
The charity says it wants to dispel any uncertainty or angst around the funds raised through its appeal.
The 30-year-old said his lack of remorse was because he made the post with love, not malice.
Australian politician Peter Garrett joined TVNZ1's Breakfast this morning to discuss how to mitigate the climate crisis.
Michael Allardice and Lachlan Boshier have both been scratched this week.
Author John Boyne is here talking about his new book My Brother’s Name is Jessica, which explores what it is to be transgender.
The new number is designed to take pressure off the 111 service.
More companies are encouraging staff to learn sign language specific to their workplace.
Pauline Hanson was ranked seventh with 44, followed by current Australian PM Scott Morrison on 43.
Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea, 36, died following an incident at the SAS training facility in Papakura Wednesday.
Black was lead singer of the Netherworld Dancing Toys in the mid-80s, before moving into law.
Man City fan Tom Lucas and Liverpool supporter Jack Mabire predict who will win arguably the greatest title race in Premier League history.
Around 150 parents are being investigated after allegedly selling their children's identities for kickbacks.
Michael Johnston took photos of the footprints he found in a swimming hole in the Kyeburn river and sent them to Otago Museum.
The treats were destined for those in need.
While teachers of the Deaf were moving to ban the language worldwide in 1880, New Zealand was establishing its first Deaf school in Christchurch.
An inquest into the horror Taranaki smash is being held.
Ko soared to World No.1 early in her career but results have been much more difficult to come by since.
A woman, 24, was today charged charged with arson over the Moutere Highway on February 27.
Chloe Roberts has 126,000 followers.
Eugenie Sage says the public want consistency with household kerbside recycling.
Māori men under 30 serving sentences between two and five years have the highest rates of re-offending and re-imprisonment.
Richard Ewels spotted the workers fly-tipping and caught their actions of camera.
The man has been taken to Christchurch Hospital.
Who will come up on top in this week's round of predictions?
The video comes with a warning that the jingle "will get stuck in your head".
"As the vessel did a planned spin a female passenger was thrown into the vessel’s side".
The accident happened near Hikurangi.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with assault with intent to injure.
Police say the Southern Motorway is now reopen after the crash.
A Coroner’s inquest has heard a driver involved in the crash near Waverley that killed seven people was high on synthetic cannabis.
The victim, Ashkan Farsani, was a businessman from Mount Roskill.
The Hurricanes outclassed the Blues 22-12 at Eden Park in Auckland tonight.
"Things have to change. We need to get the ball rolling," the former Race Relations Commissioner says.
