Leaders have been fielding calls from concerned members of their community about the recent discovery of the remains of two children in suitcases.
A second person was critically injured in the accident at Rangiuru.
"As long as they don't get divorced or die, then they won't have to sell their house," economist Bernard Hickey said.
Five people have been charged with burglary after they were taken into custody in Ōtara in the city's south.
Shane Te Pou made the comment two days after the Hamilton West MP was expelled from Labour's caucus.
Liam Lawson said he's trying not to get too excited at Spa-Francorchamps but that energy is being felt all the way back here in NZ.
Grace Steinmetz was one of two debutants named in the new-look line-up with teen Santo Taumata also earning her first Test cap off the bench.
Rain amounts may approach warning criteria in some places, according to MetService.
A sawn-off shotgun and cartridges were found at an Auckland home as part of further investigations, and three cars have been impounded.
CERT NZ said more than 32% of people reporting a loss had lost more than $1000.
The IPCA said other tactical options should have been used in the October 2020 incident.
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There are 336 people in hospital with the virus, 37 fewer than Wednesday.
The 38-year-old will join the likes of Trent Boult and Jimmy Neesham in the draft on Sunday.
The arrangement focuses on the economic, social, cultural and environmental advancements for indigenous people in Canada and New Zealand.
"No doubt the last year has been a tough year for SkyCity," chief executive Michael Ahearne said.
A woman attacked someone outside a graduation ceremony in what police say was an unprovoked and isolated incident.
Elsewhere, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin have all had rainfalls in the respective all-time top 10s for the cities.
The All Blacks coach's selections for the Argentina Test reflect the significance and quality of the collective performance at Ellis Park.
Police said a "several pouches" of tobacco were stolen on Wednesday night.
Progress is coming along on the $100 million flagship store.
New Speaker Adrian Rurawhe's second day on the job saw him apologise for a trespass notice issued and then withdrawn under the power of former Speaker Trevor Mallard.
NIWA meteorologists say the atmospheric river was the strongest New Zealand has ever seen in August since records began in 1959.
A spokesperson says Waka Kotahi aims to re-opening key sections of SH6 by the end of August.
The South American side and their support staff enjoyed a traditional asado for lunch at an Argentine BBQ restaurant in Christchurch.
Chief executive Greg Foran said "the current environment is one of strong bookings despite ongoing challenges".
In recent weeks, energy companies Meridian, Mercury and Genesis have shown a combined increase in net profit of $1.3 billion.
The pre-fabricated homes are part of a larger Government package, although critics say it's not nearly enough.
Many are hoping Thursday night's forecast rain doesn't tip them over the edge.
Perofeta is the benefactor of a "knock" to Barrett at training earlier in the week with his Blues teammate out of the match-day 23 to face Argentina.
Bryce Abelen says his son Dominic didn't tell them he was going to Ukraine until he was already there.
The former Kiwis coach said a lengthy chat with Michael Cheika led to his decision to join Argentina's coaching staff.
After years of Covid cancellations, the national choir competition is finally back.
Emergency services were alerted at 8.10pm, according to police.
Officers were called about 9pm after receiving reports a person had been injured at an Elizabeth Avenue property, police said in a statement.
