It comes as the Government loosens its vaccination order for health workers this week.
Former swimming medallist Katie Sadleir is feeling a different kind of pressure heading into this year's Games.
The large fire overnight was visible from much of the town.
Seven people with reported links to the Head Hunter and King Cobra gangs have been arrested.
It comes after months of mortgage rates going up.
The southern region has been struggling to provide adequate maternity care with some babies born by the side of the road or in offices.
Professor Michael Baker warns there could be 5000 deaths a year in New Zealand from the coronavirus.
Riaan Naude, the head of a hunting company, was found dead next to his vehicle.
The comment from National's leader comes after a survey of business opinion found confidence is at its weakest since March 2020.
The Black Sticks women won 3-1 win to keep their strong start going in the Netherlands.
A veteran producer, director, reporter and writer, Wooster worked at TVNZ for many years.
The Capstone is headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit.
The Warriors said Reece Walsh "had indicated his wish to stay in Australia" while confirming the previously-reported return of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.
The company says it will help employees struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living.
The tour operator hopes the unique attraction will be running again in the coming months.
Auckland Transport wants to tear down the homes to make way for a section of the Eastern Busway.
A GoFundMe page has already raised more than $1.5 million to support the two-year-old.
"There's a fair bit of water and mud on the road."
A second person has also received moderate injuries.
New data from council pounds has revealed how many dogs had a happy ending, the number still waiting, and how many were euthanised.
The para swimming great will miss her investiture ceremony after getting the coronavirus but still plans to head to the Commonwealth Games later this month.
"Mackenzie, my seven-year-old, said 'dad, you are a monster!'"
Police say a man on the bus poured liquid on the woman then ignited it.
Covid cases have surpassed 10,000 for the first time since April 21.
Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media after meeting the Australian Tourism Minister.
The woman died at a Centennial Crescent property on Sunday.
Police want to speak to the occupants of a vehicle, caught on CCTV, as they investigate the death of Eli Johnson at a Whakamārama property.
On Wednesday afternoon, police said they are speaking to one person over the threat.
Fans posted video and images of the incident to social media.
There are 10,290 new community Covid-19 cases in New Zealand, making Wednesday's tally the highest in 76 days.
David Clark said the Grocery Commissioner would be established to "hold the sector to account and ramp up competition".
Professor Michael Baker says “improving housing conditions” is a key way to stop Kiwi kids getting the illness.
The Tongan community uses pigs for important occasions like birthdays, weddings, births, and funerals.
Possums, rats, feral cats and hedgehogs are in conservationists' sights.
Cameron George was asked some hard questions after it emerged Reece Walsh would be the latest star to depart the club this season.
It can take high-quality images of pets big and small, with pets sedated while the scan takes place.
Eloise Blackwell is now focused on finding a way back into the squad.
The days of roaring engines echoing around Queenstown's canyons could be numbered as a new fleet of electric jet boats is developed.
Anyone aged 60 to 74 can access an at-home test for free, but in the five years since the programme began, just 58% of those eligible have used them.
The church revealed that an "urgent non-publication order" was now in place over the review’s report, delaying its initially planned release.
