A chance encounter with some kids gave Jay Lesa an idea of how he could help people get ahead from the comfort of his Rotorua barber chair.
People are urged to avoid venturing out to watch storm surges and waves.
The actress posted a cryptic message to social media.
MetService said its station at Whangārei Airport recorded 186.8mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9am, the second-wettest February day on record.
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino told Breakfast "it looks like things are pretty much locked in for the path".
Worsening weather in Auckland meant the Breakers were on a 3am bus trip to the airport hours after their dominant semifinal 1 victory over Tasmania.
The pair have teamed up again to bring to life a memorable showcase for the famous event.
The image was captured by Japan's Himawari 8 satellite.
"Conditions have been challenging" for the search amid Cyclone Gabrielle, police said.
The numbers cover the week from Monday, February 6 to Sunday, February 12.
20 days on from his swearing-in, political editor Jessica Mutch McKay shares what she's learned about the new PM since he took on the top job.
A 36-year-old Mexican man has been arrested and charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine.
The impacts of the cyclone are being felt across the upper North Island, with large waves, slips, power outages and flooding.
Water, toilet paper and canned food have been flying off the shelves as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down.
Priscilla Stedfast, who was born at Gloriavale, says she loves living at the West Coast commune.
Bowler Kyle Jamieson is understood to have a back problem, while several players are unable to get to Mount Maunganui due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Howick Local Board met yesterday and set up the region’s first Civil Defence centre which also doubles as a 24-hour shelter.
February 14 is usually one of the busiest days of the year for flower shops.
Meteorologist Dan Corbett says westerly winds tonight could be a "sting in the tail" for regions as far south as Taranaki.
The funding targets NGOs and community groups, including $1m for a food bank boost.
Australian Federal Police say she'd got into a dispute with a fellow passenger too.
Cyclone Gabrielle has whipped up waves up and down the North Island's east coast.
Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson said people in the town centre were this afternoon full on sandbagging their businesses ahead of this evening’s high tide.
The apology was made in 2002, but it wasn't given in the language of those it affected.
It comes as Cook Strait ferry crossings have been cancelled as Cyclone Gabrielle heads south.
Many are still recovering from last fortnight’s flooding where they lost everything.
The person was at the That Weekend festival in the Waikato on February 5.
It struck at 7.45pm, 25 kilometres west of Gisborne.
The ripple effect of the cyclone has impacted flights across the globe.
The news comes just months after the pair said they were both "excited" to be welcoming another little one into their brood.
