Al Fone is a Christian man who prays about everything - even the firewood his team of churchgoers donate around Christchurch.
A growing number of census workers have joined a group taking Statistics New Zealand and its recruiter, PersolKelly, to mediation next month, seeking more than $240,000 in compensation.
The fire erupted before 6am this morning.
It's the third power problem for the city's network this month.
NIWA says some of the wild weather will ease this afternoon.
The Palace office in Nuku’alofa announced Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili died peacefully surrounded by family.
The two-car crash occurred on SH5 in Iwitahi, east of Taupō.
“This November will mark 10 years since we lost my brother, Paul, and I just felt now was the appropriate time," Cody said.
Daniels wins unanimous decision in Auckland to hand opponent Meleisea her second career loss.
The pop star told the crowd to "scream so she can feel your love".
"It reflects part of New Zealand’s history, our culture and language," said Kane Patena of Waka Kotahi.
Meanwhile Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick said NZ had the "lowest rates of elderly poverty" due to the age of universal superannuation.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster acknowledged more offenders had been fleeing and less had been arrested in recent years.
It started when the passenger demanded to be let out at an undesignated stop.
An officer at the scene described the victim as an "elderly female".
Figures released to 1News reveal how the number of New Zealanders being deported appears to have dropped.
Triet accidentally left the scroll at the podium, prompting Fonda to hurl the prize in a good-natured fashion.
It comes after he failed to stop for police before driving dangerously through South Auckland then fleeing on foot.
The show was created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who played the title role of Alexander Hamilton in its initial run.
The worm, considered the world's top corn-killing pest, could have devastating impacts on Aotearoa's agriculture sector.
Roberto Jaz was found guilty of 27 charges at a trial earlier this year including stupefying, sexual violation, indecent assault and rape.
Ten minors were among the 1587 detained Extinction Rebellion activists, Dutch police said.
The more than 4700 grams of the drug would have supplied up to 38,000 doses.
The company's in hot water after an advisor shared confidential documents, giving clients an upper hand.
Folau Fakatava, who scored a dramatic game-winner against the Reds in Aaron Smith's final home game, also says loyalty to southerners has kept him in Dunedin.
Police Minister Ginny Andersen says the "scheme has proved to be incredibly popular".
There are concerns the figures show criminal behaviour is changing, as police acknowledge violent offending is on the rise.
About 50 companies in New Zealand already have a four-day work week.
The numbers cover Monday, May 22 to Sunday, May 28.
Those with limited mobility, children and older people are among those badly affected by inconsiderate parking, but there's little consequence for the drivers who are caught.
The national carrier's conducting a survey measuring the average weight of passengers, including their hand luggage.
A third man was also assaulted but managed to flee and call the police.
Fire crews were called to evacuate people to the local RSA as floodwaters rose.
