The city's ferry services have also been disrupted.
Built in 1863, the Ancient Briton Hotel was the Central Otago's first hotel.
The Blues were tackling the dunes at Kariotahi Beach when they ran into the couple.
Jared Abbott of First Union told TVNZ1’s Breakfast a solution is needed.
The December 2 poll put National seven points ahead of Labour.
One of the show's stars is looking forward to performing in Auckland's "beautiful" Civic Theatre.
Powerlines are across the road at the intersection of Sandringham Road and Mars Ave.
Dr Ellen Nelson focused her doctorate studies on women who had left the army like herself.
With his Wales stint over, Gatland's now focussed on the Super Rugby season.
The singer demanded the lady be returned to her seat.
Joseph Parker's trainer expects smart fighting from Joshua may not be enough.
The two sides have to settle for a draw after the heavens opened over Seddon Park.
"No traditional healers and kengen water preparations can cure measles," Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielega says.
Video supplied to 1 NEWS shows the raging inferno in the central North Island town.
Richard Paul Emery, 48, was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Severe winds forced Air New Zealand to cancel multiple flights.
Justice Minister Andrew Little says legislation will be introduced into Parliament today to be passed under urgency.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has delivered a stern warning to anti-vaxxers.
The accident took place at the Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park.
Stuart Nash says he will not be resigning over the breach, which exposed the private details of tens of thousands of lawful firearms owners.
Joe Denly will see this catch over and over in his nightmares for years.
The punnet was purchased from Pak'n'Save Porirua.
Slips and fallen trees have closed highways and flights have been cancelled.
1 NEWS was on the scene as firefighters attempted a classic cat rescue.
About 50 trees on a Bay View property were stripped of their fruit over the weekend.
Patient Voice Aotearoa's chair says the concept of new party campaigning for better drug buying policies is gathering support.
The local council says the cases reflect their focus on high-risk dairy farms.
The Kiwi pair averted any chance of defeat after rain in Hamilton.
It's unclear how many people are trapped inside the vehicle.
The referendum will take place at the 2020 General Election.
Archer was subject to racial abuse while batting in Mount Maunganui during the first Test.
The incident come as wild weather buffets central and southern New Zealand.
The Black Caps opener batsman is under pressure after a shocking run of form dating back to February.
State Highway 1 has since been reopened but other roads are still cordoned off.
TVNZ1's Breakfast presenter John Campbell called the cartoon a shameful assault on decency.
Tyla, from Ngāi Tahu, and Saba, who is Pakistani, are married. Their lives changed the day of the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
A Pākehā criminal lawyer sits down with a Māori former-prisoner to talk about Aotearoa’s justice system.
Kiwis will have their say on the issue at next year's election.
"These are all things that we've experienced and we've lived through," he told 1 NEWS.
Ken Martel's model is used to keep youth participation high in over 50 US codes.
YouTube, Google and Facebook joined Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for a two-day workshop.
Fulton Hogan’s proposal is to build a 170 hectare quarry in Templeton.
The 21-year-old has put his hand up to be on the starting line come next year's Olympics.
Two containers have been washed away as torrential rain hits the region.
Many teachers say the current rules are frustrating.
Maddcutzz has a vibe that is more like a community hub.
Tamati Rimene-Sproat has a go at the recruitment physical.
Vicki Wilson will help the Pulse in their quest for a second straight crown.
The now-former All Black is a high profile signing for the Toronto Wolfpack, pulling out all the stops ahead of his debut.