Generation of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll campaign for adult playground in Christchurch

It comes as 900 adults told ACC last year they were injured on playground equipment.

Waitangi Dawn Service: 'Striving for better, holding hope for the future'

The national anthem rang out across the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while the sun rose.

Father, daughter duo share family story of captaining waka as Waitangi Day celebrations begin

Joe and Miri Conrad share their special bond ahead of today's commemorations.

'Devastating' - Whakatāne primary school ravaged by fire in early morning blaze

Flames reaching as high as eight metres were seen leaping from the school.

Fiordland tourist operator welcomes Auditor-General's inquiry into Govt's 'flawed' Covid-19 tourism fund

The Auditor-General has announced an inquiry into a Government programme businesses have been saying is unfair.

Jacinda Ardern serves up Kiwi BBQ breakfast at Waitangi Day commemorations

The Prime Minister donned an apron and tongs to give the public bacon.

Video: Jacinda Ardern speaks at Waitangi Day commemorations

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is speaking now at the Waitangi Day commemorations.

Large Manawatū forestry fire now contained

The fire at Tangimoana Forest on Lake Road, Aurora Downs, began at 6pm on Thursday.

Flotilla of waka take to the water to commemorate 180 years since signing of Treaty of Waitangi

More than 1000 people gathered this morning to watch.

New community Covid-19 case in Hamilton, linked to Pullman Hotel

They tested negative for Covid-19 three times before testing positive.

Live stream: ACT leader David Seymour makes State of the Nation speech

Thousands attend Waitangi, as PM pledges to be 'open, frank and honest' in partnership with Māori

About 2500 people lined up for a BBQ breakfast at Waitangi.

ACT leader David Seymour delivers State of Nation Address, criticises Covid response

"Covid has been a game of two halves," Seymour said.

Dr Siouxsie Wiles calls on Air New Zealand to stop serving food and drinks on domestic flights

The microbiologist said the airline was needlessly encouraging travellers to remove their masks.

Two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation today

A separate case was also confirmed in Hamilton.

Vaccine passports planned allowing jabbed Brits to travel abroad

British officials are looking at creating a system to help travellers provide proof of immunisation.

Body found in Canterbury's Waimakariri River believed to be missing Auckland man

Kapuaiwaho "Kapu" Waretini went missing on the river last weekend.

Full video: Dr Caroline McElnay provides Covid-19 update after new case in Hamilton

Watch the live stream with 1 NEWS.

England captain Joe Root marks 100th test with brilliant ton

The 30-year-old remains unbeaten on 128 at the end of the first day of the first test against India in Chennai.

UK parish council Zoom meeting spirals downwards as key members ejected during verbal stoush

The video has already amassed well over two million views since it was posted to YouTube yesterday.

Watch: Royal Navy band delivers lively rendition of Stan Walker hit Aotearoa at Waitangi

Jacinda Ardern, partner Clarke Gayford and their daughter Neve were in the audience to enjoy the performance.

'Warmest regards' – Joe Biden sends letter to Jacinda Ardern wishing Kiwis well for Waitangi Day

Ardern arrived home from Waitangi today to find the letter from Biden.

Christchurch waka designed to carry tourists now being used to collect city rubbish

Paddlers for the Waka on Avon tourist attraction have become part-time rubbish collectors.

Students of Whakatāne school that lost half its classrooms in a blaze left 'heartbroken'

Eight-year-old Haylee Vanstone said she was in tears this morning.

Blues 'rapt' to capture Roger Tuivasa-Sheck signature

The league star is set to join the Auckland franchise in 2022 on two-year deal.

Skating mishap lands Kiwi skiing sensation in moon boot

Nico Porteous is set to miss up to six weeks of action after breaking a bone in his foot.