Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been in power since 1998, but now his reign is under threat.
The Government moves to bolster the border by halting flights from India.
It comes after an Auckland managed isolation security guard was yesterday confirmed with the illness.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said a "sub-group of visitors are spoiling the experience for more responsible campers".
The Schools Strike 4 Climate protest kicks off today, four months after the PM declared a climate emergency.
The boat was estimated to be travelling at over four times the speed limit when it crashed into a biscuit three women were riding on.
The Government yesterday announced a temporary ban on travellers from the Asian country coming into New Zealand.
Djane and Zahra, who were litter sisters, were almost 20 years old.
He joined forces with other A-list names for Save Ralph, commissioned by the Humane Society.
When asked today if she had misled Kiwis by telling them they were always welcome home, Ardern said, "absolutely not".
Moody is auctioning off his game jersey and donating funds to Prostate Cancer Foundation in memory of his father who died from the illness.
Today's update was provided in a written statement as there was no 1pm media conference.
Mogli the chimpanzee was found in its enclosure by keepers this morning.
Students in Wellington and Auckland made their voices heard with marches directed at the Government.
Several companies have already pulled back from using metals mined from the deep ocean in their products.
Love, 19, replaces Orbyn Leger in the starting lineup.
The discovery was made by a sculptor looking to use a pillar for his garden.
The PM says employers covered by the Government’s Testing Order are required to comply "by law".
Fire and Emergency NZ revealed the Romano Foods factory blaze was caused by an electrical fault.
The body of the man, in his 60s, was discovered by a caretaker in December.
It comes as daily case numbers continue to skyrocket in the Asian nation.
It is being reported Fonua-Blake requires surgery on his leg and could miss the entire NRL season.
Former All Blacks captain Buck Shelford also has questions.
Mining companies are looking to cash in on the nuggets of cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese.
1 NEWS has obtained a list of export control permits for weapons and military technology, approved by our Foreign Affairs Ministry.
A 76-year-old man and 25-year-old woman have been arrested in relation to the intercepted package.
"All I ever wanted with every part of my being is to come home," Kate Moore said.
1 NEWS revealed in February Air NZ had been secretly helping the Saudi Arabian military despite it fuelling a humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Phil Garratt was aiming to become the fastest rider in NZ's history.
At this stage the result from the ship, Boka Summit, fits the pattern of a historical infection, the Ministry of Health said.
The family is offering a $2500 reward for Pippa's safe return, no questions asked.
New Zealanders often use drying rack in the lounge but @MirandaKnows has questioned our use of them.
Police say they were alerted to the incident south of the Awatere river mouth, in Tikitiki, at 5pm.
Thanks to quick work by his crew, Hutchinson was saved.
Each post is made up of 320 milk bottles and 1200 plastic bags, saving 230 tonnes of plastic from the landfill every month.
The 1 NEWS political team go over this week in Parliament.
Jamieson's side will take on Trent Boult and the defending champion Mumbai Indians.
It has been a busy few weeks since he won his first F2 race in Bahrain.
