For decades Karen Lowe has been running the local Salvation Army op-shop.
The incident unfolded near Invercargill on Saturday.
Four people are confirmed dead in the tragedy off North Cape. One person remains unaccounted for.
Possible changes to vaccine mandates, passes and the traffic light system are being looked at today.
Five other people have been rescued after the Enchanter got into trouble.
Dr Rawiri Jansen said Covid-19 is not the only health threat to worry about when the borders reopen.
A report is expected to be released tonight into where New Zealand is at in terms of literacy achievement.
Bob Carter said the side will look to finish their World Cup run on a high after their semi-final hopes were all but ended on Sunday.
An eyewitness said he heard "several loud bangs that sounded ... like an explosion".
They have been called in to examine an item found by firefighters at a building in the suburb of Tauhara.
Scott McLaughlin had to settle for second in Texas after teammate Josef Newgarden beat him to the line on the final corner.
The dairy giant is closing its Moscow office and withdrawing from a joint venture.
Opinion: A Six Nations win against England despite pressure of expectation shows France will be a huge obstacle for the All Blacks in Paris next year.
Joesph Tahana, 29, was found dead on St Paul Street in the CBD on February 19.
Sir John Kirwan and Dr Fiona Crichton are imploring workplaces to pay attention to employees' well being.
There was widespread surface flooding in parts of Auckland after hours of heavy rain.
There are 1000 people in hospital with the virus.
The group of protesters from flood-hit Lismore descended on the Australian PM's house.
The number of publicly reported Covid-related deaths in New Zealand now sits at 184.
Both Vanuatu and the Cook Islands have missed games with high case numbers already.
"There’s an increased likelihood of eruptive activity as strong tremor is indicating increased gas flux through the system," GeoNet volcanologist Craig Miller says.
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson had podium finishes in both the sprint and feature races but feels he could've done more.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also announced New Zealand would give an additional $5 million in aid.
The PM said NZ is giving $5m more to Ukraine, as well as equipment.
Andy Lee believes Sonny Bill Williams has all the makings of a champion in the ring.
Covid-19 vaccine passes and mandates, as well as traffic light settings, are set for a shake-up.
Waardenburg and his Miami side upset Auburn, featuring projected No.1 draft pick Jabari Smith and fellow lottery pick Walker Kessler.
1News Sport reporter Dewi Preece breaks down the biggest talking points from the season-opening race.
Emergency services received more than 400 flood-related callouts and 30 calls over downed trees as over a month’s worth of rain fell in one day.
Hamish Kerr matched his national outdoor record of 2.31m on his way to reaching the podium.
If you brush your teeth after you eat Fair Go discovered you might be doing more harm than good.
Personalised plates are people’s pride and joy and can be worth thousands – but that’s no good if you can’t use them.
Extra cute bunnies and colourful packaging make for good sales, while large boxes promise huge returns but might contain less than you’d hoped.
