New Zealand will first celebrate the new public holiday from next year.
The Govt reveals 30 years of Matariki public holidays, plus there's some confusion over Covid jab invites.
Scientists said the record-breaking temperatures were in line with climate change.
Police say attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful and he died at the scene.
Andrew Little says all victims of the attacks are being supported, but not necessarily through ACC.
Ngarimu Blair says Matariki was nearly lost.
1 NEWS’ Barbara Dreaver has the latest news from around the Pacific.
Tūranga Health kaiāwhina are the first trained to give the jabs under new rules designed to bolster New Zealand's vaccinator workforce.
Clarkson said she only came to learn about Matariki when learning te reo in 2012.
A licensed trainer was fined after his dog was found with diclofenac in its system.
Two experienced teams were named today to chase medals in Tokyo.
The 35-year-old says the arrival of her baby girl is "the beginning of the rest of my life".
A Children's Commissioner report finds the Epuni care and protection residence in Lower Hutt isn't fit for purpose.
"You really need to speak Russian," said Fisheries Minister, David Parker.
Williamson will still remain with the Birmingham Phoenix but only in a mentoring role.
As of July 1, EV owners could receive up to $8,625 back from the Government.
Both of the people who've arrived with the virus are in quarantine in Auckland.
He'll become the first New Zealand man to compete at a fifth Olympics in track and field.
MBIE says it isn't worried about the practice, but one man trying to come home says it's "disgraceful".
The mental health advocate says he was "very tired and emotional" when he made the comments on television.
Concerns grow in Australia and NZ about Covid-19's impact on travel for their teams to England.
The first Matariki public holiday falls on June 24 next year.
The Serious Crash Unit will be looking into the incident.
There have been at least three serious gang-related incidents this year - two of them fatal.
Misha Koudinov, Madaline Davidson and Dylan Schmidt were all named for Tokyo.
"The sole occupant left the puppy on the footpath before leaving in the stolen vehicle," police said.
He is described as being in his 40s with curly red hair, of thin build and pale skin.
The injured loosie said there's no timeline on his comeback.
Brownlee said it would give "great weight to our claim that we run an independent foreign policy".
The Hurricanes star said it was also good to see some old faces like Brodie Retallick back in the squad.
1 NEWS' investigation has revealed poor health and safety standards at the company, particularly at their Ashburton plant.
More whistleblowers have shared images of incidents at Talley's Ashburton factory.
Initial indications are the person suffered a medical event.
A British survey recently identified the top 10 mispronounced words.
With MIQ rooms booked out until November, some say it's the only way.
Two former residents have spoken out for the first time, as concerns grow about the ministry's residences.
The device was successful in shutting down 92 per cent of hiccup cases in a test group.
Police say 62 charges were filed in relation to methamphetamine and firearms offences.
The 2019 report looks at ways to meet New Zealand’s obligations after signing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Paul Anderson says Australian customers make up 40 per cent of revenue.
The women have been on the receiving end of nasty emails, calls and texts.
Chocstock is the brainchild of Wellington Chocolate Factory and retailer The Chocolate Bar.
