Two brothers, aged 64 and 65, are expected to be deported on character grounds.
Health experts are reminding people to wash their hands frequently, use the Covid Tracer app and stay at home if they're feeling unwell.
The 3.7 magnitude quake struck five kilometres east of Christchurch at a depth of 11 kilometres.
Malls across the country are extending their hours today to help those who haven't yet finished — or started — their Christmas shopping.
Sharon Pita says her son Anthony has always set impossible goals and dreamed big.
Antarctica has stood out as the only continent free of the coronavirus. But that's no longer the case.
The New Zealander, 60, was fined after "not being truthful about his recent contact and travel history", officials there said.
The posters reportedly had imagery similar to images published in Charlie Hebdo, which made it the target of a deadly terrorist attack.
Police said they were concerned after having seized 21 guns, including an assault rifle and numerous sawn-off shotguns.
Thankfully for Simon Parker, his girlfriend's mum saw the funny side of his comments to the BBC.
James, three, received chemical burns after gel was shot into his eye.
The school's principal says he is willing to share his hurt, and love, with the perpetrator.
"Countries following an elimination strategy – notably China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand – have suffered less economically than countries with suppression goals."
All of the new cases were found at the border, meaning none are in the community.
Mother of two Claudia Stylianou, 45, died last week.
It's believed more than 100 motorcycles and 150 vehicles were involved in the event on November 7.
The milestone comes 349 days after the team dismantled the mine's 170m seal.
GeoNet reported the second quake struck about 1.40pm 45km northeast of Akaroa.
Sandie Wooster has had to cancel her Christmas plans, with her husband needing to help her shower and toilet.
The resource consent will allow repairs and earthquake strengthening to take place.
The Covid-19 pandemic was one of several factors influencing the spike, according to REINZ.
Miriam Dean QC says widespread changes and a culture overhaul is needed.
Police say the numbers are "absolutely appalling".
Ardern said she still holds back emotion because she feels like it's not what people expect from a Prime Minister.
People are asked to keep themselves and their pets away from the area.
The SPCA says the wounds were consistent with stab marks made by a screwdriver.
Travellers are urged to take care to avoid ending up in already-struggling EDs.
Some Kiwis in the Big Apple are finding other ways to celebrate instead of coming home.
Luisa Dal Din says she didn't expect a virus outbreak "just before Christmas and new year’s, It’s been quite tough".
Protests started last year after some mainly Pākehā residents became unhappy with a decision by the Tupuna Maunga Authority to cut down hundreds of exotic trees on Owairaka Mt Albert.
Read Miriam Dean's full review.
Liz Anton, Malia Steinmetz and Lily Alfeld are set to compete in the W-League.
A list of 17 sweeping recommendations was made.
