One person died and three others were injured in the crash at Ngāruawāhia on Monday evening.
"Some people looked for the easiest way out they could and that's sad," coach Nathan Brown said after the 70-10 demolition.
"Don't drink and drive, put your cellphone away and don't take those unnecessary risks," Assistant Commissioner Bruce O'Brien said.
Konnor Steele, Indaka Rouse and Kyah Kennedy, and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai from Invercargill all died when their ute collided with a concrete truck.
The Deputy PM Grant Robertson says the variant's arrival on our shores makes it even more important for people to get boosted.
Trade Me's March Property Index shows tenants are now paying around $575 a week in rent.
"It's just incredible to have such an iconic, majestic and amazing species back at the zoo," carnivore keeper Nick Parashcak said.
It's difficult to remember the last time the head coach of a New Zealand football team said such a thing, writes Patrick McKendry
Tā Mark Solomon believes the ministry should no longer be a "catch-all for everything to do with children".
The Government says the ferries promise quieter, greener and cleaner trips.
There are 508 people in hospital with the virus.
Despite a positive result forcing Anthony Albanese off the campaign trail, a new poll shows his party is still on track to win the election.
Electronics and clothing items were taken from the shops in Ormiston Town Centre.
"One of the reasons why countries around the world haven't gathered good data on this is there's some pretty powerful interests that quite like theses answers being obscure."
The former Kiwis captain says backing young players is crucial despite him being “unsure about the depth beyond the guys that are on the field”.
The Black Caps skipper has led a Sunrisers Hyderabad side short of top-level talent on a five-game winning streak.
Animal charity Helping You Help Animals (HUHA) has been building 21 shelters for rescue dogs.
Trade Me's March rental price index has on Tuesday revealed Kiwis are paying more for rent overall, despite a drop in demand.
Three vehicles can be seen driving through the mall, joined by a dozen more thieves on foot.
First up, Black Ferns to play three Tests in June ,while the All Blacks to play Ireland in three Tests in July.
The US wants to see Russia’s military capabilities weakened by the war.
Basketball isn’t just a game for Julius Halaifonua, though. It’s a pathway that led to a community which surrounded him and his family after the tragic death of his father.
Immunologist Graham Le Gros says while rare, some Kiwis could end up catching Covid twice.
Workplace Relations Minister Michael Wood said having two fatal incidents in a week is "unacceptable".
The shopping will be based on a koha (donation) system, where people pay what they can afford.
