Larry Waterhouse worked at Bunnings for 20 years until yesterday.
Twizel plummeted to -5.4C overnight, the lowest temperature in the country.
Steven O'Connor explained how Meridian Energy, which is accused of spilling water from its hyrdo stations, impacted Kiwi consumers' pockets.
Aucklanders are warned the city still needs to find long-term solutions to its water crisis and winter finally arrives in the North Island.
The Foreign Secretary says the UK will not duck its historic responsibilities.
Louise Upston and Mr Jones had their say on Breakfast's Political Panel.
People around NZ woke up to frigid temperatures.
Dr Clare Wenham’s interview on BBC News took a turn when Scarlett started waving her picture of a unicorn.
Her song Supalonely became a breakthrough hit in the US this year.
The person has since been removed.
It's a second day of dramatic weather in the region as a cold snap hits much of the country.
Mikaera Miru says the landfill is the "biggest threat" the harbour north of Auckland has ever had.
Winter wonderland conditions made it a trip across the Desert Road for the pair to remember.
With the election fast approaching, tune in to as the Opposition leader speaks from Wellington.
Shane Reti moves to number 13 after Paula Bennett's decision to quit at the election.
A WorkSafe investigation is underway.
His comments came on what would have been the 59th birthday of Princess Diana.
It comes after a string of issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tune in as Dr Clark speaks from Parliament.
The man, 19, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, among other charges.
Dr Clark's resignation comes after a string of issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
"He is an exceptional public servant," Dr Clark said today, after last week shifting the blame for Covid-19 quarantine testing bungles onto Mr Bloomfield.
Dr Clark announced his resignation as Health Minister today.
Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns named the pair as their best bets for who could receive the honour.
Khan Smith's in for a cold day with his journey to Palmerston North delayed.
The US president has long resisted wearing a Covid-19 face mask in public, despite the CDC's ruling.
Today's news breaks a two day run of no new infections.
It took New Zealand police directly intervening for the video to be removed.
Deborah Haynes' son learnt interrupting a live broadcast is a good way to get what you want.
Police told 1 NEWS the gunman is now believed to have left the area and both schools are out of lockdown.
Bella's owner has been banned from owning a dog for five years.
Leivaha Pulu is returning home to support his wife, who was not hurt.
It was halted after two women travelled to Wellington and later tested positive for Covid-19.
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has the latest news from around the Pacific, including the best from social media.
The 21-year-old is eligible for the All Blacks, England or Fiji.
The National MP had the last laugh, after Peters had insinuated he’d never held a shovel in his life.
Two people have been charged after the operation.
The Ministry of Justice said it could distract voters in decision-making on the euthanasia referendum.
While Covid-19 has prevented international acts from travelling, Kiwi talent gets an opportunity to shine.
Jurgen Klopp credited his side's first title since 1990 to the impact of the All Blacks.
Evans has drawn a lot of media attention lately for his anti-vax views and for dubbing the Covid-19 pandemic a "scamdemic".
Many robots were sent in to assess the damage in the mine after the 2010 explosions.
The Crusaders captain will miss 12 to 16 weeks, his coach confirmed today.
Fashion designer Jane Bingham found a way to capture the delights and despairs of life under Alert Level 4.
New Zealand joined a chorus of criticism of the new "security law" enacted by China.
"This will be revisited pending the outcome of the process," an MBIE official said.
Watercare says purified treated wastewater and desalination are two main long-term options.
Katie Glynn has walked away from her role, the side's third departure in the last six weeks.
Oranga Tamariki and police have both visited the community over the past week.
It explicitly makes it an offence to post an intimate visual recording of someone without consent.
Mark Robinson spoke to 1 NEWS after relocating to be with the embattled Warriors side.
But there is concern the messaging misses the mark by suggesting alcohol is a coping mechanism for the pandemic.
The first-five will add much needed back-up at first-five for the Hurricanes.
It's not just your traditional trades being focused on in the Government backed programme.
Southern Institute of Technology's nursing students are learning more about the infectious disease.
Baseball and basketball could be in line for a boost come the summer.
The report also found Netflix and YouTube had overtaken traditional TV among kids.
The money from the Provincial Growth Fund comes 77 years after the disaster.
Cars will be tearing it up at the Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship in Auckland.
Lack of transparency by employers around pay is being considered as one of the key issues.
The review comes after allegations were made about senior staff members at the university.