The artist believes his knighthood is “recognition of the extent to which Central Otago is loved by so many”.
Debris which was once spread across 150 kilometres of the Waimakariri River has ended up there.
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says there are important lessons for NZ in the wake of Covid-19's resurgence in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Eleven of the cases are of an unknown origin, sparking fears the virus is moving faster than medical authorities are able to contain it.
Kane Williamson set England a target of under 300 in the rain-affected match.
"Their efforts played a critical role in the success of the operation," NZDF chief Air Marshal Kevin Short said.
"It’s obviously a really big honour for any person to receive, or even just being on the list,” Blair said.
“What for?” Jessop said when she found out she had been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
A heavy rain watch is in place for Northland, while north Auckland and the Coromandel are in for strong winds.
A number of key services are expected to be online this week as restoration work continues.
Nurses around the country will walk off the job in protest from 11am to 7pm.
The England prop has been called up to the Lions squad following an injury to Irishman Andrew Porter.
The YouTube star managed to get through all eight rounds against the boxing legend.
Sport NZ are developing guidelines for transgender athletes to compete in sport.
The Highlanders likely need a bonus point victory over the Brumbies to make the final of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman.
Police say the matter has been referred to the coroner, with formal identification underway.
Serco says men in a self-care residence contacted staff with concerns about a "housemate in distress" early this morning.
Susan Hassall broke the mould 22 years ago at Hamilton Boys' High.
Figures reveal prison staff had been accused of corruption, bringing in contraband and having inappropriate relationships with inmates.
Boult has returned to the Black Caps squad earlier than expected.
