Sanction beneficiaries now and watch their children’s troubled lives unfold for decades.
Relive 1News' live coverage of this morning's Rugby World Cup pool match between the All Blacks and Italy in Lyon, France.
A section of the beach will be closed to the public for at least five days, putting a halt to swimming, surfing and gathering shellfish.
There were about 200 counter protesters from the Anti-Facist Coalition, more than double the number of anti co-governance demonstrators.
The pioneering presenter recalls how he paved the way for mainstream acceptance of Te Reo on television.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster reminds the media after his side's 14-try demolition that his team's potential quarter-final opponents have yet to qualify.
The plan includes removing the January 2 public holiday, abolishing Fair Pay Agreements, and putting a hold on future increases to the minimum wage.
Whangamatā Search and Rescue were notified of two kayakers stranded on Maukaha Rocks shortly after midday on Saturday.
Public toilets were smashed and plastered with human faeces.
The Magpies grinded out a 20-18 win in the capital to end Wellington's reign with the Log o' Wood as well as giving the Lions their first loss this season.
Labour MP and candidate Angela Roberts says a man slapped her on both cheeks during a heated discussion about education.
The manifesto includes more equality for Rainbow parents in adoption and surrogacy, reform to blood donation criteria and a Rainbow sub-category for refugees.
It comes as multiple complaints have been laid with police over candidates being attacked or threatened during this week's election campaign.
Police say the alleged offenders were involved in four robberies between 1.30am and 1.50am in the Wellesley Street West/Federal Street area.
The Black Ferns raced out to a 31-0 lead in the first half in Hamilton but required 36 minutes and an Australian red card after the break to add to their tally.
Differing party opinions on climate mitigation and adaption make it difficult to have a long-standing strategy.
While the Warriors won't feature this weekend in NRL festivities, there's still plenty of Kiwis on show in both the men's and women's Grand Finals.
Ian Foster's men effectively qualify for a quarter-final by putting together a highly-clinical 14-try thrashing of Italy in Lyon. They're back.
A neighbour told 1News it wasn't the first time there's been a shooting at the property.
Police statistics show that there has been a 57% increase in aggravated robberies in the last year, offences which have become a dominant concern among voters.
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According to people on Facebook, police officers “with guns” were spotted near Bathurst and Shackleton Road.
A late surge midway through the final quarter has allowed the Silver Ferns to retain the Taini Jamison Trophy against England in Hamilton this evening 59-52.