The motorway is now fully open but motorists can expect delays.
Geoff Kilgour, a volcanologist with GNS Science, says this is down to ongoing volcanic unrest which started around six weeks ago.
"We wouldn't do it ourselves so the answer is to create more fairness in the system," the National Party leader said.
A Northland whānau were inspired by their son Manga Tangaroa to build a fully accessible, full-immersion te reo Māori puna reo.
"Let's not have a Trevor Mallard diversion and lose the plot," he said when asked about the Tauranga seat.
It was one of 13 organisations and individuals charged with failing in their duty to ensure the safety of tourists on Whakaari/White Island.
As part of Budget 2022, the Government is improving access to driver licensing testing and training.
"It's sterile and institutional. There's no physical separation between male and female parts of the ward," said Peter Boshier.
The former deputy prime minister has been trespassed for two years for visiting Parliament protesters.
Joseph Day had not been seen or heard from since Saturday night.
The new coach has picked a 31-strong squad for the series against Australia, Canada and the USA before this year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Sir Bom initially turned down the honour because of the Crown's treatment of Māori who returned from war.
Hamish Dalzell's suspension comes while Scott Barrett is also banned and also while Mitchell Dunshea, Quinten Strange and Zach Gallagher are injured.
One person was a child under 10 and the other was aged between 10 and 19.
There are 481 people in hospital with the virus.
Bored of watching players standing around as the seconds tick by? You're not the only one, writes Patrick McKendry.
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will be working with DOC on a scheme over the next three years which aims to rid the region of pests.
Warriors coach Nathan Brown told media on Wednesday that he couldn't guarantee Nikorima will be with his side next week.
The Reserve Bank says high house prices, the war in Ukraine and the Omicron outbreak, mean risks to the financial system have increased.
Warriors coach Nathan Brown defended Matt Lodge's actions late in the win over Canberra.
The former National leaders' children also spoke to 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay.
The National MP is retiring after 14 years in politics.
Many are calling for faster, more comprehensive intervention into chronic absenteeism.
The 31-year-old Test rookie was one of three uncapped players included in the squad to face England in June.
The Black Caps coach was confident his skipper would be ready to go from ball one of June's Test series against England.
Seven people who were not arrested at the protest earlier this year were issued trespass notices for being a 'person of interest', Winston Peters among them.
The Omicron outbreak saw sick leave soar.
It comes after a steam plume rose around 1.5 kilometres above the lake on Tuesday morning.
He offered 14 pieces of advice for each year he spent in Parliament.
A study found most consumers mistakenly think wine and spirits are always a healthier choice.
Bookings data shows 80% of bunk space was booked by New Zealanders for the 2022/23 season.
The last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion also wants an apology for how Māori soldiers were treated after the war.
Police say the body of one person has been recovered from the car that went into the Waitara River.
A recent swing of the Supreme Court bench have many women's rights activists worried.
Peters accused the Speaker of being "out of control and power drunk" over the Parliament trespass notices.
Heather Grant has worked the night shift for the last 40 years so she could care for her family and her elderly mother during the day.
“It appears to be a sector where there has been some quite embedded practice here," Michael Wood said.
New coach Wayne Smith named his first 31-strong squad for June's Pacific Four series with plenty of changes after last year's win-less tour.
The footage shows two figures rolling the 50-kilo fixture into the back of a silver car before making their escape.
