What's in a name? Te Ao Māori digital producer Mariana Whareaitu takes a look at the stories behind some government agencies' names to find out.
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Incidents of needle spiking have been reported around the world.
Therapist Lucy Fry says she's a better lover, partner, and friend since opening up her marriage.
Six other people were injured in the crash, two of whom were airlifted to Wellington Hospital, one with serious injuries, the other with moderate injuries.
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ were called to an address on Manly Street last night, where a person sadly died at the scene.
The driver of the light truck was rescued from the vehicle with critical injuries, but sadly passed away soon after.
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The 4.4 magnitude quake that hit 5km south of Culverden rumbled the area at 9.30am today.
Alannah MacTiernan was among several passengers flung from their seats after the flight to Dubai suddenly plunged.
Melie Kerr will lead the side in today's final T20 against Pakistan with Sophie Devine ruled out after receiving a Cortisone injection in her knee.
Muhammad Bilal, 31, wanted to sell his Subaru Impreza on Facebook Marketplace three days ago but instead he was left fearing for his life.
A 39-year-old Ohio woman has been ordered to work at least 20 hours a week at a fast food restaurant for two months to reduce her jail sentence.
A witness told 1News a gathering near St Peters Anglican Church this morning ended when someone received a serious injury to their stomach.
A woman had her purse and bankcards stolen while her husband suffered a medical event late last month.
Officers allege they found millions of dollars worth of illegal steroids, other medication and more than $130,000 in cash.
Gatorland in Florida says its new white leucistic alligator is "beyond rare" and "absolutely extraordinary".
Work may stir up sediment in the pipes and discolour the water temporarily, which may affect the network on Sunday morning.
Emergency services responded to the incident shortly after 2pm.
The 28-year-old confirmed he would miss a second consecutive Australian Open due to wrist injury.
Chelmsford man Jake Carter had previously used his bike to approach and assault women, Essex police said.
Minister for Health and Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti said Pasifika "should be encouraged that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon placed a very senior person at the helm of the ministry".
The White Ferns duo led the way with ball and bat to ensure the White Ferns weren't swept in the T20 series, coming away winners eventually via the DLS system.
They are expected to compete against an expected proposal from Brazil and a joint Germany-Netherlands-Belgium plan.
Police said they were responding to a serious crash near Karapiro which was reported around 4.45pm.
The decades-long inquiry concluded that the Crown engaged in extensive Treaty breaches against northern Māori, including the illegal taking of land.
Firefighters are battling fires that have been fanned by strong winds in Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
Fears an upcoming law change enshrining free speech policy at publicly-funded universities could enable hate speech, as advocates describe it as a win for democracy.
Wellington leads the downturn, with residential construction down 15% on last quarter.
Much of the South Island is set to be hit by a flurry of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.
An international study found that 90% of the women had marginal or low levels of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B-12 or vitamin D.
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The plane's wing became lodged in a cement block on the side of the runway at Tonga's Fua'amotu Airport.
It comes as the film industry faces increasing cost pressures.
Wellington's dream start to the A-League Men season is over, beaten at home 3-0 by a spirited Newcastle Jets.
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce chief executive Arun Chaudhari said while Taranaki employers will welcome a more regional focus, international students in particular, did not like uncertainty.
Phillips and Santer shared a 70-run partnership for the seventh wicket as NZ recovered from 69-6 to give the team its first victory on Bangladesh soil since 2008.
