Dr Hayden Thorne’s research into the US Supreme Court and successful legal strategies was turned into a book without his permission.
The film is set to release in November and tells the true story of American Samoa's path to its second-ever victory.
Tory Whanau's dog has been banned from the Mayoral office but one expert says furry friends can increase productivity.
The developer behind a new subdivision in Blenheim says he believes the calls for fencing are a "storm in a teacup".
"Phones are a massive disturbance and distraction and we're going to take it off the table," party leader Christopher Luxon says.
The assets seized include property, jewellery and several vehicles.
It comes after three people died and a fourth was taken to hospital after eating a meal containing the toxic mushrooms on July 29.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the gulf is "an absolute treasure" and needs to be protected for the enjoyment of future generations.
MetService said the coldest overnight temperatures in the North Island were -6.5C in Eastern Rangitaiki and -2.4C in Masterton.
The All Blacks' World Cup squad announced on Monday is not without intrigue. Why, for instance, are only four locks travelling, asks Patrick McKendry.
The True Honey Co. has toppled its own record, harvesting a mānuka honey that has achieved the highest grade ever documented.
A police chase began when a stolen SUV was spotted near Auckland Airport this morning.
Dr Justin Barry-Walsh, a defence forensic psychiatrist, is being cross-examined by the Crown.
Kyle Jamieson also returns from injury, while injured skipper Kane Williamson will travel to continue his knee rehabilitation.
The bank's full-year profit lifted 6%.
Zhicheng Gu stabbed Ricky Wang to death amid a drug boss' belief the victim wanted to rob or kidnap him.
The National Party announced it would ban cell phones from schools this morning.
Forensic psychologist and defence witness Ghazi Metoui wrote a 69-page report after seeing Lauren Dickason on nine separate occasions.
Coach Ian Foster says Cane has a gastro bug and Barrett a tight Achilles as squad wrap up camp in Napier before flying out for Europe next week.
The employee took responsibility for his actions and was not criminally charged for the broken window.
The crash closed Great South Rd in Ngaruawahia before 9am this morning but it has since reopened.
The bulk of the mangrove forest, in total equating an area of just under 1.5 rugby fields, was cut down in the last week.
"There are still significant issues around secondary teacher recruitment in particular that need to be addressed, but today is for celebrating," PPTA's acting president said.
The costs included more than $3000 on photography, flowers and ceremonial drummers, and more than $7000 for travel and accommodation expenses for 12 guests.
"It's not currently known how widely this substance is circulating," a High Alert notification said.
"I've got an old jersey of mine that has been sitting around," Tana Umaga said as he handed over the top.
Police said a cadaver dog search is likely to take place in the next one to two weeks, with the hopes of locating the man.
The man self-presented to Auckland Hospital with gunshot wounds, where he later died of his injuries.
The arrowhead was unearthed at Bronze Age pile dwelling station near Mörigen in Switzerland.
The Southern Line is operating to all stations but with delays and some possible cancellations.
Bates leads Athletics New Zealand's High Performance Programme Para programme and also coaches Tokyo gold medallist Holly Robinson.
An exploding population of wild kina is turning parts of the seabed barren, but the Kinanomics Project aims to tip the balance back and create new economic opportunities.
"To people who think methamphetamine may be harmless, the AFP estimates this seizure has saved the community more than $4 million in drug-related harm," police said.
A Catholic high school haka group – where a third of its members are non-Māori – will compete in the renowned Tamararo Kapa Haka Festival.
Donna Taylor does this through the charity Hibiscus Coast Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren Inc.
Another 15 tickets struck it lucky in Lotto's Second Division.
The Chicago disc jockey, real name Willie Perry Jr, was diagnosed with renal and neuroendocrine cancer in 2016, his wife confirming his death.
