A property owner was threatened by men wanting to steal fuel from his vehicle, Invercargill police say.
Public transport fares are being halved for the next three months. Benefits, the minimum wage, and superannuation payments are being increased.
The Otago University epidemiologist has warned Kiwis' immunity levels to the flu have lowered.
Smith's act comes during a stressful time for comedy. While boundaries for humour constantly shift, comics say they have felt increased pushback from audiences and society.
Extra officers have been brought in after police were made aware of another potential anti-mandate demonstration.
Nick Kyrgios berated the umpire and smashed a racket in Miami.
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of Nau Mai Rā, an initiative working to end power poverty in Aotearoa.
The 2022 New Zealander of the Year Tā Tipene O'Regan sat down with Breakfast's Jenny-May Clarkson to reflect on his life's work and share his hopes for future.
However the Social Development Minister acknowledged there are "still whānau living in hardship".
The full genetic blueprint for human life has finally been assembled, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago.
Paul Coll took down France's Gregoire Marche to keep his title defence on track at Hull.
A customer suffered severe facial injuries and a concussion following the Tuesday morning incident.
Aphasia is a little-known condition that has many possible causes.
1News Reporter Jordan Oppert survived 50 days in wintry China, reporting on the Olympics and Paralympics under the state's watchful eye.
Aria Bridger has been identified on CCTV in central Auckland but police haven't yet located her.
After a Covid-enforced hiatus from the circuit, the All Blacks Sevens are set to return with some fresh faces in Singapore.
The Government has also widened the eligibility for those who can receive the vaccine for free.
1News' Barbara Dreaver has our weekly news round-up from the Pacific.
Auckland-based Mystics and Stars men's sides clash on Saturday.
It brings the total number of publicly reported deaths with Covid-19 to 355.
764 people are in hospital with the virus.
It comes amid hundreds of recent car thefts in other parts of the country.
Reon Graham was dead for approximately 10 minutes before he was brought back but now he's making the most of every second - on and off the field.
NZR said findings from the review, stemming from allegations made against coach Glenn Moore, will be made public early this month.
Blues captain Dalton Papalii flats with two Moana Pasifika players but when the whistle goes for their derby games, all of that is forgotten.
National's spokesperson for mental health, Matt Doocey, put Parliamentary questions to Health Minister Andrew Little.
Ko is in a six way tie for fourth after the opening round of the Chevron Championship.
Day one of a supposed 14-day protest has seen few people turn up.
The troops “panicked at the first sign of illness,” which “showed up very quickly,” and began to prepare to leave, according to Ukraine's state power company.
Entertainment site TMZ said the claims Smith was asked to leave the event is false.
Roly Crichton has been the man in Pascoe's corner her entire career but moving forward - including this year's Commonwealth Games - that won't be the case.
Kenny McFadden's impact on the game in New Zealand was clear to see from the turnout at his funeral.
He asks that women be able to take their place on the speaking bench, a role usually reserved for men.
Sightings of David Tuitupou should be reported to police on 111.
Despite shortages in maths and science, a number of teachers have told 1News of their struggles to get a job.
A tech researcher is urging people to keep their Covid Tracer app installed on their phone.
The internationally recognised study has followed the lives of 1037 Kiwis since birth.
The slowdown has been brought on by changes to lending rules and mortgage rate increases.
Amid temptations of higher pay and lower living costs, the grass may look greener across the ditch for some Kiwis.
