The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent to Shelly Beach on Friday night after the woman in her 30s was involved in an accident.
The man left in his boat, named Tubby, from the Whangapoua boat ramp, north of Matarangi, at about 9am on Friday.
The Ministry of Health is not planning to release a Covid-19 update on December 25.
Wellington police have delivered some well-needed Christmas cheer to children in hospital.
Leaders from across the political spectrum have set aside their differences to deliver cheerful messages.
Australia is battling its biggest, most widespread outbreak as the Omicron variant wreaks havoc in every state and territory.
The crashes bring the road toll for the holidays, which started at 4pm on Christmas Eve, to three.
"We can’t wait to meet our pēpi," the singer says.
They were seriously injured after failing to stop for police, then crashing into an empty parked vehicle.
Anyone who visited No.4 in Christchurch on Monday December 20 between 4.30pm - 9.30pm is asked to self-monitor for symptoms.
Joe Biden's visit on Friday was a surprise. It marked the first time that a sitting president had joined the fun, the White House says.
“The fact we're nearly there is a really top effort for the coasters and it should set us up for a great summer," West Coast Development CEO Heath Milne says.
"Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones. This year especially I understand why,” the Queen says.
From the beach to the BBQ, 1News has been out and about seeing how Kiwis have been celebrating the special day.
