All of the North Island is under a fire ban after weeks of dry, warm weather and little rain.
The 30-year old was named in the 21-man squad for Catalans' match this weekend.
Firefighters battled the blaze on Druces Road in Wiri.
Both tournaments, which were scheduled for April, will now be held in October.
Firefighters will work to fully extinguish the blaze today.
A person in a vehicle who opened fire on police was shot dead yesterday.
Niu has earned comparisons with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck after debuting for Tonga before playing an NRL game.
The political commentator says the Prime Minister isn’t “showing the same steel or confidence in her own popularity” to make the call.
Professor Jennifer Curtin gives her thoughts on the latest poll that indicates National and ACT could form the next government.
Wildfire expert Grant Pearce spoke to TVNZ 1's Breakfast today.
Another man sustained moderate injuries.
The boy is in a critical condition in Starship Hospital after he was found with bruises all over his body.
Taurua even suggested that Kiwis could be better from adopting some Australian "swag".
Today police gave more details about last night's fatal incident.
There have been three shootings in the region within the last month, two men died in the latest.
Uesi is forecast to hit New Zealand tomorrow night before settling in near Fiordland on Sunday.
The businessman had accused Ms Maihi of damaging his reputation by calling him racist.
Stephanie Simpson, 32, failed to return from her hike on Saturday.
The former All Black missed the match to be in NZ for the birth of his child.
The Canterbury side will be smarting after defeat by the Chiefs.
A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to robbing Joe Zahra.
Hope Hicks is returning to the White House.
Four days of proceedings at the High Court in Wellington have come to an end at Sir Bob's behest.
The Olympic champion was named Halberg Sportswoman of the Year last night.
Trevor Kirk lives close to where last night's police chase played out.
The Durban side blew the Highlanders away last week, and now have the Hurricanes in their sights.
Last month Auckland recorded its lowest rainfall in over 70 years.
"Baby & mum are healthy and well," the sporting superstar wrote.
The painting depicts a young girl firing a slingshot of flowers.
A 25-year-old Bay of Plenty man was arrested in Christchurch today.
The current PM recalled their final conversation, just days before he died.
A man had escaped police, prompting an urgent search.
The sporting superstar enjoyed some precious time with the new arrival today.
The incredible bucket was Adams' first three in the regular NBA season.
The case was abandoned today after four days of testimony in the High Court at Wellington.
Giancarlo D'Esposito paid cash to an undercover MPI officer for 1140kg of black market pāua.
He was allegedly involved in a string of gang-related incidents in the Hawke's Bay area recently.
The child was hit at around 3pm on Memorial Drive.
Fifty one per cent said they would vote for it to remain illegal and 39 per cent wanted it legalised.
Rather than material violently crashing together, researchers believe the process is more slow and gentle.
The latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll showed 65% were for, and 25% against.
He was supposed to watch the dog while her owner was overseas, but brutally killed it instead.
Stephanie Simpson, 32, had been hiking to the Blue Pools near Makaroa when she failed to return Saturday.
It's a cruel loss for a community that's come to treasure its precious wildlife.
Comedians Jonny Brugh and Shay Horay discuss why international audiences are lapping it up.
The former Twilight actor has donned the batsuit in the dimly lit teaser.
One in five children missed the last day of term last year and the lowest attendance was on Fridays and Mondays.
Turns out the big man’s buzzer beating bucket was definitely not down to luck.
Some big hits saw tempers boil in the Crusaders' 25 - 8 victory.
Once again American import Scotty Hopson proved to be the key man for the Breakers.
It's believed she took her boots off being either walking into the creek for a swim, or falling in.
Another station has hit a new record high, of 20.75C.
