The serious crash unit is investigating the accident.
There's rush hour travel disruption with multiple Metlink train services cancelled.
There were plenty of theories about what caused the sight, however the New Plymouth Astronomical Society offered a likely explanation.
The PM ruled out any more support on top of what the Government has already announced for struggling Kiwis.
An armed police officer was guarding the scene on Monday morning.
The epidemiologist says measures adopted to combat Covid-19 also stop the spread of influenza.
This year marks the first time the country will be celebrating Matariki as an official public holiday.
"If a median barrier had been on that road yesterday, there would've been no collision," Clive Matthew-Wilson said.
Adrian Rurawhe says he's bringing a fresh perspective into the role of Speaker.
Gustavo Petro has narrowly won a runoff election over a political outsider millionaire.
The man was overdue from a climbing trip in Peraki.
There are 391 people in hospital with the virus.
The Super champions are about to undergo change, but that will be dwarfed by what will happen at the end of next season, writes Patrick McKendry.
Seven people were killed in a crash involving a truck and van on Sunday morning.
FENZ said "the aircraft was in flames" when it arrived at the scene of the crash.
Wake up early enough this week and you should be able to see it.
It comes after National's win in the Tauranga by-election over the weekend.
The Prime Minister leaves this weekend for trade, tourism and foreign policy trips in Europe and then Australia.
The PM said the Education Ministry might "look more broadly" at practices at all state-integrated schools.
Flu sufferers say they are "staggered" by how severely they have been impacted by the winter flu.
It comes after seven people were killed in a crash in the same region on Sunday.
"We are the generation that must prepare the Army to fight in Europe once again," the new head of the British Army told troops.
Simplicity and the Shareholders Association also say the current board should put themselves up for re-election.
Shama youth worker and law student Madiha Ali urged the Government to "keep aroha at the centre of our decision making".
ACT's leader says it's an outrage taxpayers forked out millions for food, booze, and entertainment at Government agencies last year.
Some Upper Hutt centres have said wait lists have increased from six months to 12 or 18 months for a placement.
Do the most expensive jackets offer the most warmth, and if not are there any trade-offs?
The capital's dog owners are being urged to put yellow ribbons, collars or leads on their reactive dogs amid a spike in attacks.
A Pukekohe High School student was among those who died in the crash near Picton, while his older brother remains in a serious condition.
