An urn containing the ashes of John Hogan's brother-in-law was due to be buried when the floods hit.
A person was found dead by emergency services when they responded to the fire at the Ilam address this morning.
The monarch also met new Ukrainian soldiers, telling them they were "amazing".
When the gates opened at 7am, whānau sprinted into the stadium and quickly marked their seating area.
The package was announced by the Government yesterday and aims to be a "first step" for farmers and growers.
The kapa is made up of members from the five iwi of Muriwhenua.
Speaking to Breakfast this morning, Devon Funds' Greg Smith said he thinks the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) could hike the OCR by half a percent.
The West Coast list MP caused a stir in Parliament yesterday when she said she's "yet to see" evidence of man-made climate change.
Established in 1993, Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Ranginui affiliate to the Ngāti Kahungunu rohe representing Ngāti Ranginui, its hapū and affiliated marae.
"In life you get chances sometimes to be the light, and I feel like this has been our opportunity and we feel very grateful to have been able to," said Gabriella Henderson.
Te Iti Kahurangi were established in 2000 with Ngāti Haua as their constituent hapū from the Tainui rohe.
Kapa haka an opportunity to continue tūpuna legacy for Tūtarakauika ki Rangataua.
Nicholas Peter Stacey, a 34-year-old tourist, was walking with his girlfriend when thieves on a motorbike confronted the pair.
Established in the 1970s under Pātea Māori Cultural Theatre Trust, the group has had an onstage presence at regional and national competitions since its inception.
Te Rangiura o Wairarapa are a Ngāti Kahungunu rohe-based kapa haka established in 2015.
At least 110 people are participating in the marathon.
They have two main goals — maintaining 'Te Reo o Taranaki' and continuing to build their club to enable the continuation of kapa haka in Taranaki.
Established in 2009, Te Ahi a Tahurangi are a Te Whanganui ā Tara-based group.
According to GeoNet, the quake happened at 10.11am 25km west of Blenheim with a depth of 47km.
Ngāti Rangiwewehi kapa haka was originally established in October 1968 in preparation for the opening of the new wharekai Te Aongahoro.
Vital pieces of emergency equipment were stolen including all of the club's radios.
Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti keeps Ngāti Konohi fires brightly lit for future generations through kapa haka.
Established in 2020, Te Ringa Kaha are all about all things Rangitāne in kōrero tuku iho, whakatauākī, pepeha and whakapapa and are using the medium of kapa haka to revive and showcase pride in their history and legends.
"We thought we were goners," an emotional Ian Merson told Breakfast this morning.
A description for the item read: "Highly desirable factory sealed first-generation original Apple iPhone from 2007."
Stabback had been the Auckland Council CEO since September 2020.
Grant Robertson has announced the date of this year's Budget.
This kapa was established in 1981 by Dr. Ngāpō Wehi and his Pimia Wehi and is now led by Tāpeta and Annettee Wehi. The Tāmaki Makaurau-based rohe is pantribal.
Established in 2010, Ngā Manu Mātui’s constituent hapū are from Ngāti Rēhia, Whangaroa, Kaikohe and Moerewa from the Te Tai Tokerau region.
Hannah Patience Standtrue was asked about the evidence given by her daughter Rose Standtrue at an Employment Court hearing.
Coach Scott Robertson says All Blacks and Crusaders veteran Whitelock will sit out round one of Super Rugby Pacific as a precaution.
Foster's explosive interview was a response to an earlier one by rival Robertson and the NZR board will not be impressed, writes Patrick McKendry.
Three men, alleged to have gang connections, have been arrested.
Te Taha Tū was established in 2009 as a whānau supportive group focusing on wānanga and learning.
The festival will take place on the shores of Tapapakanga Regional Park from February 24-26.
Anyone who was on flight QFA42/QF42 from Jakarta-Sydney, who then flew to New Zealand, has been asked to contact Healthline.
As of this afternoon, 346 people had still not been reached.
Since starting in 1972, the festival has evolved with the times into the spectacular event we have today.
Opposition parties say the Government is being soft on crime in the cyclone-struck Eastern District.
Scheduling lectures for early in the day could be leading to less sleep, poor attendance, and worse academic results, according to a new study in Singapore.
The country's top intelligence boss warns the country's facing its highest levels of surveillance ever.
The minister says the release is up to the Ministry of Education, but National says otherwise.
Today's decision has been made against the backdrop of the devastating storms that have hit the northern and eastern parts of New Zealand this summer.
A frustrated Foster said he believes there's a "mood for change" within New Zealand Rugby.
The woman was punched and hit in the face until she was bleeding, leaving her physically scarred and emotionally distraught.
Last year, a former member said the main focus for young women in the community was to work and produce babies.
A petition with almost 15,000 signatures has been delivered to Parliament, calling for the legislation to be strengthened.
In emotional scenes today, Dave van Zwanenberg was remembered as a man who lived life to the fullest.
Last but not least, Waerenga Te Kaha hit the stage proudly representing Te Tai Tokerau on day 1 of Te Matatini.
The town of nearly 9000 is bracing for months of closures to a vital road link, TVNZ Chief Correspondent John Campbell reports.
Forty-five kapa haka groups from across the country are competing for just 12 spots in Saturday's final.
Strike was also won by one ticket, taking home $300,000.
Discussions are underway between the Government, charities and iwi to find a solution to the looming housing crisis.
Affected residents are dealing with major setbacks due to the floods, from lost loved ones, homes and pets, to being isolated.
