Impact Tea wants to bring the taste of Sri Lanka to New Zealand.
Gales are expected to reach up to 120km/h in some areas.
More than 3000 Americans died from the virus in the last 24 hours.
"Please stay healthy and safe," the television host tweeted.
The BBL has started with a bang as Sydney Sixers' Jordan Silk lit up the night sky.
The work begins today after multiple slips forced the State Highway to close three years ago.
A major cargo operation gets underway on SH1, and there are calls for calm over Pfizer's Covid vaccine,
Utah Mann says there's a gap in the market for "soul" and "empathy".
Crews are dampening down hotspots near Amberley Beach.
While some of the recent shootings appear to be gang-related, Lance Burdett believes the problem is deeper.
Dave Collins says he kept blaming others, until he took stock and looked within after relapsing.
The All Blacks hooker spoke to Breakfast as he started his 12 hour challenge for KidsCan.
The Kiwi UFC star has been upskilling while he waits to return to NZ, and it's clearly had an impact.
Police say he is "being well and truly spoiled by his handler and family".
The home side hold a 1-0 lead in the best of two series after a crushing win in Hamilton.
The annual Massey University Quote of the Year competition reflected an unusual year for many.
Residents are warned of "elevated levels of bacteria" in the water near Memorial Park.
Forecaster Chris Brandolino says: "It's certainly worth watching ...but I wouldn't be modifying any Christmas plans yet".
Join Barbara Dreaver for our final round-up of Pacific news and social media funnies for 2020.
The pair also discussed how the world could tackle climate change.
The Swedish teenager and climate change activist is angry over the lack of progress on the issue.
The Government aims to roll out a vaccine next year.
Auckland classmates Olivia Pesaleli and Leiana Walker, both 11, wondered if we're getting bang for our buck.
"When we reopen we'll be looking to do that with Australia as a whole," the PM said.
The patrols come as police conducted several search warrants in Napier yesterday.
There are 57 active cases of the coronavirus in the country.
Mallard had refused to say how much had been spent.
The cost was revealed in a written question asked by National.
Lydia Ko sits one behind Garvey at four-under.
The waka is believed to be the second oldest in New Zealand and was found in the Papanui Inlet.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze.
A growing number of ex-players say they are suffering from brain injury.
A backlog of cargo has led to some containers being sent to Whangārei, only to be trucked back to Auckland.
The International Olympic Committee included the sport in an attempt to appeal to a younger audience.
A First Union representative says Countdown is making a "huge profit" and can afford to pay workers "fairly". But the company said it offered a raise just this week.
A coroner's office in California will investigate the cause of the actor and former wrestler's death.
Sir Peter spent the day packing away the setup in the Stacey Jones lounge, marking the end of an era.
Today was the first full day of official practice racing. However, all three challengers withdrew from the sessions.
The mighty Seal Team train six days a week and will be travelling NZ this summer to compete.
Police believe the crash victim suffered a medical event.
Nicholls made West Indies pay for their errors, going on to post a hundred and guiding the Black Caps out of danger.
Police say they will have an active presence across Dunedin tonight and this weekend.
Bill Butzbach was facing three separate claims of misconduct.
It was a dramatic and at times, bumpy year for the royals.
Is it a sign of a white Christmas in New Zealand?
