"It is happening more frequently – and it is taking a toll in many of our communities," Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for Auckland on Monday.
Police say they are continuing to investigate the crash which happened on Friday.
Jacinda Ardern says regardless of what happens with the Green Party co-leadership, Shaw will be keeping the climate change portfolio.
Economic professor Gail Pacheco said the issue was particularly visible in terms of wages.
It comes after Green Party members voted to open up nominations for his co-leader position.
The man was shot an injured by officers last Monday after the incident in Grey Lynn.
"Everybody's got the right to protest, but nobody has the right to break the law," the Mayor said.
Kāinga Ora acknowledges there are not enough homes in Tairāwhiti and says it won’t be pressing charges against the family.
Should the Blues head coach replace the sacked Brad Mooar then serious questions need to be asked of the NZ Rugby board, writes Patrick McKendry.
Police, who initially termed the death, "unexplained," are continuing to investigate the incident on Eglinton Road on the evening of July 21.
Sixteen more people with the virus have died.
The issue has proved to be one of the most divisive facing the country.
A front moving south over northern and central NZ is expected to a bout of wet weather.
Simon Cowell has long been hailed the mastermind - but should someone else get some credit?
The Aquaman star was hit by the rider, who allegedly crossed the centre line while navigating a bend.
Eli Johnson, 27, died after being assaulted at a Whakamārama home on June 12.
Group of 185 allege organisation, and the national bodies of England and Wales, failed in their duty of care to players over brain injuries.
"I'm not done," the climate change minister said on Monday morning.
Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor said foot-and-mouth disease had always been considered the "doomsday disease" for New Zealand farmers.
Police on board the Eagle helicopter were attending to another incident in Auckland when they spotted a man allegedly about to steal diesel from a bulldozer.
The Ashburton 15-year-old was last seen walking her dog on new year's eve of that year.
James Shaw believes he remains the person to be the party's co-leader.
Green Party members opened up nominations for James Shaw's position over the weekend.
Those who hold mobility permits say naming and shaming isn’t enough, with both fines and making sure private parks are policed properly needed.
There are fears further road closures are possible as high tide draws near.
Tross Publishing's latest work claims to tell the true story of the 1864 invasion of Rangiaowhia, denying Māori were burnt to death in a whare karakia.
The Ministry of Education says it's working alongside the Teaching Council to help lessen the impact of staffing shortages.
