"On Do" is almost five metres tall, and it's nowhere to be seen.
Passengers include 98 Kiwis or permanent residents, 35 Australians and dozens of Pacific Islanders.
The 257 kilometre deep quake struck just before 11pm, centred 30 kilometred east of Tauranga.
But Team NZ’s Grant Dalton isn’t buying the argument the regatta is too expensive.
An eight-year-old boy, who is a Chinese national from Wuhan, has been confirmed as having coronavirus.
"We've got quite a pile of water coming towards us," the town's mayor says.
Fifty firefighters were working overnight to contain the 15-hectare blaze.
The National Party leader also had a testy exchange on Breakfast today about the Serious Fraud Office’s recent charges over political donations.
Fans were told the Juventus star would play at least 45 minutes against a Korean League All Star team, he didn't play.
Neil Hudgell put Catalans "on notice" if his team should suffer any financial loss as a result of signing Folau.
Morale has been high amongst the visitors and staff, as they received regular briefings and have been in contact with friends and family.
Government approved the release today as up to 180 tonnes of live rock lobster exports to China have been cancelled.
The band will play two shows in New Zealand in May.
"We don't see gangs forming in nice middle-class suburbs," Patched author Jarrod Gilbert told TVNZ1’s Breakfast.
Civil Defence says there are "no reports of any ammonia coming from the paper mill."
"It's ridiculous this is happening at this crunch time," Coney said of the coach's break.
1 NEWS captured the ferocious sight in Mataura.
Thieves targeted Kelvin Grove Cemetery, taking 20 bronze plaques, eight flower holders and a sundial.
Shrewsbury defender Ro-Shaun Williams headed into his own net, as his side slumped to defeat by Liverpool’s kids.
Faith Saraha got the call at 4am that their livestock was under threat.
The Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wisk.
The superstar kicked off his six-date NZ tour in the south last night.
The way alcohol is sold in supermarkets could have a major impact on Kiwis' drinking, according to Dr Karen McBride-Henry.
Wages have climbed in the wake of several public sector pay settlements.
The All Blacks' halfback has been named to start against the Sharks on Friday night.
It will be held next week at Dilworth School senior campus in Epsom.
The government agencies involved in the Saudi sheep deal have conceded the project did not deliver the economic benefits that were claimed.
Kiwi researchers recently voiced concerns about a lack of data on the effects of cannabis.
The Mataura River has burst its banks in the Southland town.
Blundell plays at number three in place of Kane Williamson in Hamilton today.
Three of Mr Ross' four electorate staff have been placed on special leave after laying misconduct and bullying complaints.
Matt Walsh says that the Breakers are already after the next RJ Hampton.
Danielle Donkins, 15, is believed to be in the Timaru or Christchurch areas.
Kerry Neilson and her family only had time to get one change of clothes and were forced to leave behind two cats.
Stead is sitting out of the current series, despite the Black Caps' horror form.
Traffic was slowed to a crawl during rush hour on Monday due to an unusual event.
With water tankers booked up until March, residents have been left waiting weeks without access to water.
Jacinda Ardern and Willie Apiata were among those in attendance as Māori Battalion veteran Robert Gillies was honoured in Waitangi.
Auckland’s Whangaparaoa Military Training Facility will be home to evacuees from China for the next 14 days.
The one-Test All Black moves to the number 12 jersey to accommodate Mitch Hunt against the Sharks.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from homes and farms in the Gore, Mataura and Wyndham areas today due to flooding.
She said the royal couple can stay in her New York city apartment instead.
The major unions came together for over three hours in Wellington today.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said no one became unwell on the flight.
The Prime Minister was prepped with a quick lesson before heading out onto the water in the Bay of Islands.
The death happened on Monday and was not due to coronavirus.
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has a roundup of news from across the Pacific region.
Among them was Edward Lopas who finished his last round of chemotherapy in November.
Asked to bat first, the tourists hammered 347/4 from their 50 overs at Seddon Park.
The SDHB is responding to the report with an internal review.
The Black Caps spinner sent the world's best batsman packing in Hamilton.
Aaron Mahon said it was a "wonderful feeling" arriving at Auckland International Airport.
WorkSafe has been notified about the death that occurred late this afternoon.
St John medical director Dr Tony Smith said no passengers showed any signs of the virus.
Around 158 people will be quarantined at the in Whangaparāoa for 14 days.
But not everyone will make the journey.
The Black Caps take a 1-0 series lead after four-wicket victory over India in Hamilton.
