Tafa said he's always had a passion for music but it was sidelined to pursue his acting career.
Jenny Small was adopted by Pākeha parents in the 1960s and cut off from her whakapapa.
TVNZ’s Sunday programme spoke to Bell about ructions at the council, and a former staff member who says he was “terrorised’ by its chief executive.
Lani Daniels has immersed herself in training before fighting for the IBF Heavyweight belt later this month against Auckland-born Samoan Alrie Meleisea in the City of Sails.
A police spokesperson said enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 7.50am this morning.
It's the first time the Olympic champions have won the series since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The four-piece from Christchurch are described as one of New Zealand's most exciting new talents.
Aimee Fisher qualified fastest for the final of the K1 500 in Hungary although Dame Lisa Carrington wasn't far behind despite having three races on the day.
Taken for Buckingham Palace by photographer Hugo Burnand, the photos show King Charles in his coronation robes, flanked by Prince William and Prince George.
Fonua-Blake starred in the Warriors' 24-12 win over Canterbury, breaking through for his fourth try in five matches and running the most metres of any front-rower.
Four properties were hit in attempted burglaries, including a ram raid.
Police say the death is currently being treated as "unexplained".
Considered by many the 'prince of centres', Robertson played 34 tests and over a hundred games for the All Blacks between 1972 and '81.
For the first time this year, Kiwis and people from other non-competing countries can vote in the contest.
While trade ties seem to be improving, the two countries remain far apart on political and security issues as Australia expands cooperation with the US.
The intimate celebration of the chef's life was held in Sydney and attended by family, friends, and other celebrity chefs.
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 23 and the Miami Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals after topping the New York Knicks 96-92.
Footage shows three teens wearing balaclavas while ransacking the Henderson store.
James had 30 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 victory.
Kalyx's dried cannabis product marks the first export of medicinal cannabis from New Zealand.
After a relatively well-contested first 40 minutes, the Hurricanes proved to be simply too dominant for the Pacific club with a merciless second half.
SH2 between Gisborne and Napier was battered by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Some Wellingtonians say they have mixed feelings about the new project.
A Place To Be in Ōtāhuhu wanted to apply to the Government's Proceeds of Crime Fund, but crime prevention and covid have left the tap running dry.
Hunter posted a photo of her son Liam Stewart, his partner, and their new baby boy on Instagram.
Lots of Kiwis will have purchased tickets for the draw with Mother's Day in mind.
1News film reviewer Richard Martin caught up with the Hollywood star.
The Crusaders secured a 15-3 win over the Blues after the Auckland captain was yellow-carded for a high shot on Richie Mo'unga - a send off that was later upgraded to a red card by the TMO.
$170 million in extra funding was announced this week but farmers worry they won't receive the money in time for winter.
