The Department of Home Affairs has also suggested using the technology to restrict access to gambling sites.
The fire started one week ago in the roof of the SkyCity convention centre, which was under construction.
Rare Disorders New Zealand's Lisa Foster joined TVNZ1's Breakfast to discuss the loss of the earmarked fund.
The Prime Minister said she wants to hear from New Zealanders on the issue.
The bands announced today they will perform here in February.
The 79-Test veteran said it might be time for a new voice as the All Blacks coach.
There is evidence of rugby being played in Yokohama as early as 1863.
The dual international appeared to distance himself from reports linking him to a coaching job in the NRL.
The study found an 18 per cent increase in those whose diets were categorised as flexitarian.
Police are appealing for information to locate 15-year-old Aretha Mason.
The Duke of Sussex will watch England play against South Africa on Saturday.
New Zealanders will get the chance to see the All Blacks' last match at Rugby World Cup 2019.
The Court heard how the teacher had sex with the victim and another boy in a parked car.
Temperatures have been forecast to reach the mid to late twenties in many areas next Sunday.
Destiny International Trust and Te Hahi o Nga Matamua Holdings were removed from the Charities Register in 2017.
Newcastle residents are baffled after a power pole was left in the middle of a widened road.
The 17-year-old is facing manslaughter and reckless driving causing injury charges.
The NRL side hosts both NRL grand finalists in the first six weeks.
Twenty-eight people will share their experiences of being in the system between 1950 and 1999.
William the penguin chick is now safe and sound at his colony.
The 31-year-old had been out fishing with her husband in the area yesterday evening.
The blaze has been burning in the CBD since last Tuesday,
Bobby the Rottweiler was euthanised to end his suffering.
The store will join other certified stores operating worldwide from London to New York and Shanghai.
The Ireland legend named his best XV from Japan 2019.
No damage reports were immediately available.
Auckland's two most prominent teams will get the chance to play in front of each other's fans.
The new version of the iconic Kiwi summer treat will also be gluten free.
Forwards coach Robin McBryde paid tribute to the Kiwi coach ahead of his final Test.
Foran partners Benji Marshall in the halves, Johnson left out of the playing side entirely.
The Black Caps opener belted 107 not out in the eight wicket warm up win.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Jerome Garces will take charge of the Rugby World Cup final.
“The shooting of Owha was cowardly and illegal."
Angela Kelly, the Queen's official dressmaker and friend, has just released The Other Side Of The Coin.
There are some Kiwis who put the rest of us to shame with their dedication.
Some butchers are making sausages that are only 30 per cent meat.
Mining company OceanaGold hopes the restoration project will be a model for others to follow.
Scientists hope it’ll help them better understand dark energy.
“It’s really important this highlights the need for working smoke alarms."
Patrick Walsh fears a new generation of addicts will emerge.
The England coach was in good spirits ahead of facing South Africa.
One counsellor says she works overtime every day and still doesn’t see all those in need.
The accident happened at Otane this afternoon.
