But Upper Hutt Animal Rescue reports one unexpected good side effect.
Police say the road is expected to be closed for sometime while arrangements are made to move the tanker.
Eddie Leaf is one of the few surviving World War II Bomber Command veterans. This week, the Kiwi marked a significant milestone.
Benee explains the ups and downs of her journey, including her struggle with OCD and social media haters.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government is particularly concerned by "incredible increases" at the pump.
The prime minister says there may be announcements on the timeframes for that this week.
Covid-19 modeller Michael Plank says the rest of the country is lagging behind Auckland.
Police are appealing for information about the incident on SH1 near Tirau on Saturday night.
One of the Australian actress' gags got political during her hosting of the British film and TV awards.
The World No.1's first stop will be Greymouth for a well-earned homecoming from friends and family.
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says it is seeing less competition, less urgency and fewer sales.
Ashleigh Gardner's power hitting put Australia in control before NZ's batting collapse but coach Carter is hopeful of bounce back against South Africa.
The man was met by police when disembarking the plane in New Plymouth and will be formally warned.
The Warriors star said he got hurt early in the loss to the Dragons but played the full 80 minutes.
The superstar quarterback said he has realised in the past two months he wasn't ready to call time on his legendary career.
Kiwis are becoming more aware of their KiwiSaver after investment funds were found in Russian companies.
There are 952 people in hospital with the virus.
Highlanders high performance manager Greg O'Brien confirmed to 1News on Monday the southern franchise has cases in the team.
Australia’s PM has taken a pot shot at New Zealand over its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
There were several incidents linked to a group of people overnight.
The New Zealand Parachute Federation has paid tribute to Sarah-Jane Bayram.
The bus had no passengers, but an investigation's still been launched into the driver's actions.
Hutt Valley DHB failed to share the patient's information correctly resulting in his death while on holiday.
They say every dog has his day - well today was Sparky's.
Adams has played in Oklahoma since being traded from the Thunder but Monday marked the first time fans were present since then.
NZ currently has the fifth most expensive groceries in the OECD and petrol prices are soaring.
The Government announced a relief package for struggling families as the cost of energy soars.
The Prime Minister says she will be announcing new dates on Wednesday.
“Cabinet will be considering the changes we’ve been discussing on mandates, vaccine passes and the Covid Protection Framework," Ardern said.
The fuel tax decrease will come into effect 11.59pm today and public transport from April 1.
Wellington's the worst off, with up to 50% of its recycling going to landfill.
A drone captured the blaze at Pine Harbour Marina on Monday afternoon.
The Nouata family were left without a place to stay after their Auckland refuge was destroyed by a laptop which caught fire.
Christchurch woman Rena Joyce murdered her partner Martin Berry and dumped his body in the compost heap.
The crew of Akaroa Dolphins managed to rescue the mother dolphin reuniting her with her waiting calf.
Recap the latest developments from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Anna Greer was shocked to discover Teflon had been flaking off her Sunbeam beater and into her tasty treats.
Proof and Stock's the new neighbourhood favourite.
No joke – some low-user tariff plans will start disappearing from April 1.
Queenstown teenager Ruby Andrews won the free-ski slopestyle title at the junior world championships in Switzerland.
