The monarch says she's "shocked and saddened" by the devastation in the island nation following the eruption and tsunami.
Some MPs claim they're being blackmailed to support the British PM as the fallout continues.
There are fears of an unfolding disaster as much of the main island of Tarawa is overcrowded and resource poor.
Anja Barugh and Chloe McMillan are among 14 Kiwis heading to Beijing.
Sites in Henderson and Papakura have been listed by the Ministry of Health.
The fire overnight has been contained but it's expected fire crews will be at the site of the blaze for most of Friday.
1News’ Anna Whyte looks at what we know and what to look out for, as the country prepares for the Covid variant.
Emergency services had responded to reports of an incident at Hikuai.
Twenty young people from a range of backgrounds have created a show about their lives, incorporating dance, drama, and spoken word.
Coach Danny Hay has named a 23-man squad for the two matches.
Kane Williamson was named captain of the squad after leading NZ to the inaugural WTC title.
Lydia Ko is four shots off the pace after finishing the first round one-under in Florida.
The case had returned five negative tests while in a Christchurch managed isolation facility.
The leaders discussed the arrival of relief aid and communication issues with Tonga.
The case in Palmerston North has been confirmed as being infected with the Omicron variant.
New locations of interest connected to the case are expected later today.
Coach Mark Sorenson will trial 90 softballers to find a squad for November's tournament in Auckland.
Emergency services are responding to the two-car crash in Poroutawhao.
Aid is being delivered and survey work carried out in Tonga.
It brings the total to $3m, to allow for drinking water, food supplies, and engineering and clean-up equipment to be sent to Tonga.
Eloise Po'uhila says the home has been in her husband Keni's family for more than 100 years.
Cases now must isolate for two weeks instead of 10 days, and close contacts 10 days, rather than seven.
All nine cases live in the same household.
Some DHBs say supply chain issues and labour shortages may pose challenges to building work in hospitals.
The photos were taken during an Orion surveillance flight.
Campbell Wright will represent NZ in Beijing after getting plenty of international attention in recent months.
The Love Boat Club's owner, an artist known only as NgAngA, showed 1News around and explained his actions.
However, health officials are warning people not to get too complacent.
Lisala Folau said the sea kept “twirling” and sending him underwater, “on the eighth time I thought, the next time I go underwater that's it."
Auckland and Central Districts' pair of matches will be Eden Park's first piece of sporting action in five months.
The SpaceX founder wants confirmation from the people of Tonga whether they can use his Starlink satellites.
His album Bat Out of Hell is one of the top 10 best selling albums of all time.
