Mike Bush, who headed the force in trying times, was today made a companion of the NZ Order of Merit.
The pair have been made an Officer and Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Among the list are filmmaker Taika Waititi, former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, and former All Blacks captain Kieran Read.
James Griffin is the mind behind some of NZ's most beloved films and television shows in the last 30 years.
The work will include replacing five aging bridges and lowering tracks in the 13 tunnels.
The 21-year-old allegedly scaled a barbed-wire fence to escape.
The global death toll is now over 370,000, but nearly 2.6 million people have recovered from the virus.
The man will be charged in relation to the death, police say.
Police were initially called to an address on St Johns Rd after reports of gunshot sounds and people screaming.
The video, posted by a journalist on Twitter, appears to show another cop having to yank his colleague's knee off a man being arrested.
Hundreds of people indicated on Facebook their intention to attend marches in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Wellington Airport is now collaborating with various parties to safely facilitate international arrivals.
1 NEWS will be bringing the latest information on New Zealand's outbreak as soon as it becomes available this afternoon.
Fans recognised the face of Dr Harold Shipman, a British physician believed to have been responsible for more than 250 deaths.
The former Wairarapa MP has been recognised for her services to the LGBTQ+ community.
An on-scene commander says the fuel is likely to disperse well and would have limited ecological impact.
The man in his 40s was hit by a car in Newtown late Friday night.
UFC President Dana White has said Jones is demanding 'crazy' amounts of money for his next fight.
The 23-year-old said he had instead been tear-gassed while engaging in "peaceful protests".
Paasi has been cited after making dangerous contact with Dragons star Corey Newman.
Rumours circled that armed police spotted in the CBD were heading to the Black Lives Matter protest in Aotea Square.
Randy Pollard told 1 NEWS Mr Floyd was a "very happy person" who never gave anyone problems.
The aircraft carrying two people crashed into the side of Mt Tauhara yesterday afternoon.
Today's protest comes in solidarity with those across the world against the death of George Floyd earlier this week.
The ACT leader criticised the Government for allowing protests to go ahead while businesses must adhere to restrictions.
Many people have been turned around following the closure of the region’s main road.
Fires have broken out through cities in the United States as thousands ignore curfews in place.
Covid-19 restrictions are also causing headaches for the dairy industry on its moving day.
Many have benefitted from Billy Graham's wisdom at the Naenae Boxing Academy.
The Auckland microbiologist wrote on Twitter that anyone who attended should self-isolate for 14 days.
Holiday traffic bottlenecks have caused delays in people making it home after the long weekend.
The show that started in 1966 is still a favourite for Kiwis.
Advocates say the cost would be minimal but the government looks unlikely to change its approach.
