The stadium, which hosts various motorsports events, had its power distribution flooded - damaging it beyond repair.
Nobby Clark said the word an additional six times in an interview with 1News.
Student Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera says the school hall was set up as an area for sick students yesterday.
The 58-Test All Black and Crusaders captain says he loves the teams he plays for and wants to keep doing so.
Aziz Al Sa'afin tells the story of an Australian couple who lived a life dedicated to fighting for validation.
Savea was quick to regret his throat-slitting gesture against the Melbourne Rebels and accepts his punishment, Hurricanes coach Jason Holland says.
An 18-year-old student had been hospitalised.
The four big banks declared combined after-tax profits of an eye-watering $6 billion in the last financial year.
The robbers raided a business in Taupiri, before carrying out a ram-raid soon afterwards, police believe.
Jean-Michel Claverie and his team managed to revive a virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost.
Maritime New Zealand says the incident was "completely avoidable and needlessly put a diver at serious risk of injury".
"The city has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, making it a comfortable and enjoyable place to live and work," Forbes Advisor said.
Interim coach Darren Bazeley has announced his 24-man squad for the two games, with Callan Elliot's form at the Phoenix winning him a spot.
Students at Northland's Kaitaia College were throwing up in class after being served undercooked chicken.
Her mother said it was "touch and go" and the family are relieved she is now through the worst of it and recovering at home.
Last season's beaten finalists looked a little fragile against the Brumbies at the weekend - Dane Coles and company will seek to take full advantage.
Wellington Free Ambulance says abuse and violence against staff are increasing, and female paramedics have been sexually assaulted.
Two volunteers firefighters died and two more were hurt responding to Cyclone Gabrielle on the night of February 13.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the n-word had been "soul-destroying" for many in the past and that Nobby Clark's use was "totally inappropriate".
Police are seeking information on three people tied to the incident in Balclutha - meanwhile - social media users are enthralled by the antics.
The 31-year-old was last seen at his Pāpāmoa Beach home one year ago this week. Today, police released a new lead.
Secondary teachers also today confirmed the strike on Thursday, March 16 will be taking place.
Lake Road has been closed by police as firefighters tackle the inferno.
Traditionally in Parliament bells ring to alert MPs of the 2pm sitting - but today, for the first time in evidently anyone's memory, they were silent.
A drug associated with celebrities like the Kardashians has been approved in the UK and is now on the wishlist of some Kiwi specialists.
Bells Produce Ltd will not be able to serve anymore school lunches as the Ministry for Primary Industries investigates the Kaitaia College incident.
Kea Aerospace is flight testing the weather monitoring aircraft, which is the first of its kind in NZ.
The bus driver stopped his vehicle so he could help the reptile off the busy road.
Two people recently died from the condition with young children the most at risk.
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in a precedent-setting case.
After a blistering start to her season, Zoe Hobbs has already booked herself a spot at the Athletics World Championships later this year in Budapest.
The Chinese president's call comes after saying a US-led campaign of "containment, encirclement and suppression" was threatening the country.
1News understands that more charges are likely to be laid.
More than 30,000 Kiwis are set to catch a glimpse of the star on his I Wanna Thank Me Tour.
