Northland's road toll is at 14 after 7 deaths in just 23 days.
There are two types of people — those who make their beds and those who don't.
Firefighters were called to blazes near Greymouth and in Wanaka.
The Government's spending plans are set to be revealed.
Asmaa Abu Mezied says she and her family would pretend the missiles and artillery shelling are fireworks.
One man appeared in court yesterday, and the other three are due to appear this week.
The church and charity wants to see more money for emergency accommodation and child poverty addressed.
Italy were due to play the All Blacks this year but cancelled their games due to Covid-19 restrictions.
1 NEWS' political editor runs through what she thinks today's Budget has in store.
The Supalonely hitmaker says she's "super stoked" for the August tour.
The boy was led away by soldiers as he attempted to scale a wall.
It was Sergio Reguilon’s first goal for Spurs, but unfortunately for him, he put it past his own keeper.
Several men started chanting and others raised their fists in support of the 27-year-old accused.
Frizell missed last week's home win after allegations surfaced he was involved in an assault of a woman.
Wellington Central Police say the sharp-eyed CCTV operators are the "unseen guardian angels" of the city.
A lawyer says the country's Dog Control Act favours councils over dog owners, while one owner continues to fight to get hers off death row.
The alleged racist incident took place in Farmers in Rangiora.
Today's update was provided by the Ministry of Health in a statement this afternoon.
The largest intermediate-aged sports competition is “exploding” with more entries now than in 2019.
A photo posted online shows the 23-year-old with his heavily-pregnant partner, French model Clara Berry.
Derrick Lewis said the man "picked the wrong car to break into".
"We urge anyone who may be approached to purchase the bronze plaques for scrap metal to report it to police."
Budget 2021 sees the ‘the biggest lift in a generation’ to benefits.
Main benefits will get a $20 a week top up from July, while additional payments will come in from April 2022.
The investment will go to sectors such as housing, health and education.
The proposal looks to provide about 80 per cent cover for a limited time after a person loses their job
The Government is putting aside $306 million to replace windfarm and project operating costs of $38 million.
All main benefits will be lifted as part of today's Budget package.
Targeted investment is also needed for Māori, Pacific and children with disabilities, Andrew Becroft says.
This morning, officers recovered tens of thousands of dollars in cash and a large amount of cannabis, as well as rounds of ammunition for two guns.
1 NEWS' Simon Dallow and Jessica Mutch McKay explain what this year's Budget means for Kiwis.
When asked by Q+A's Jack Tame what he liked about today’s Budget announcement, Seymour said “I actually haven’t seen anything yet".
The National leader says more people will become "dependent on the state”, as the Government failed to plan for growth.
The ports have been under fire due to three deaths and cargo woes.
Three police officers have been charged with manslaughter, after the death of Allen Ball in custody.
The man is giving evidence for a second day.
Those who been advocating for more funding for Pharmac say it goes beyond disappointment.
The crash was reported at about 1.40pm today.
The Prime Minister replied after National leader Judith Collins said it “was a Budget for benefits, not for jobs”.
Waikato DHB says those affected will get an additional payment.
“Mum and baby are doing well and we are filled with love," the singer wrote.
The changes kick in from Sunday.
Treasury is forecasting house prices to go up by just 0.9 per cent for the year ending June 2022.
Woodman and the rest of our sevens stars will play their first international games in over a year this weekend.
Collins was in the Prime Minister’s sights in the opening to her Budget speech.
The Corrections Minister says the cost was “necessary”, although it made him “uncomfortable”.
The victim who remains in hospital “is progressing well on a general ward”, a Southern DHB spokesperson said.
Budget 2021 has set aside $2.3 billion for tackling the issue, including a $1.3 billion investment in rail.
“To all those working on the vaccine rollout – thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do," he wrote.
The club’s request, which it makes “respectfully”, comes after Israeli striker Tomer Hemed’s controversial goal celebrations last weekend.
