Sixty firefighters were called to the Kirwee pub after it went up in flames just before midnight.
The former Kiwi was in Johannesburg to support his son in the Boxing Day Test.
It'll be a particularly chilly Christmas for one research team.
Two others sustained minor injuries in the Ulster St altercation.
In the past 24 hours, 23 new cases have emerged.
Police were alerted just after 10am that the man had gotten into difficulty near Waipu.
The Black Caps have made two changes to their side for the second Test in Melbourne starting tomorrow.
The Black Caps skipper won't be concentrating on personal milestones in Melbourne.
The back-up wicketkeeper will open the batting against Australia in Melbourne.
Orewa Beach has been closed as a two-metre-long shark is still lurking around.
Police say the person was found at 3pm today.
Preparing for the Boxing Day Test, the Black Caps got into the Christmas spirit in Melbourne.
The photo was taken by Duchess Kate in Norfolk earlier this year.
Danielle McKenzie is home after a 12 months she could only dream of.
City Missions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all put on festive feasts.
The Kiwi batsman caught up with 1 NEWS Sport's Guy Heveldt at the MCG.
Iris Frank has raised around $20,000 for gut cancer research.
Around 150 Kiwis are stationed hundreds of kilometres away.
Last year there were 750 festive injuries including decoration disasters and dangerous desserts.
She spoke of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby, and how it has been a 'bumpy' year at times.
New Zealanders running vital services, like nurses and firefighters, were all still on the job.
