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Just 75 out of close to 3500 tourism operators are making active changes to improve their access issues, one advocate says.
The Government has passed the halfway mark in its 100-day plan. So how many of that plan's 49 actions can it tick off its to-do list?
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Jack Black – of Tenacious D and Kung Fu Panda fame – were snapped at Auckland restaurant Ebisu.
The vehicle went down a bank shortly after midnight before hitting a tree and setting alight.
This increased restriction would impose a ban on all residential outdoor water use, but would not impact how water is used inside the home or for businesses.
Police said it had been an "incredibly distressing time" for John Isaac's whānau.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said attacking Māori is the "only thing these three men... have in common".
The crash occurred on Tomoana Rd at around 12.20pm on Tuesday.
The Minister of Defence said Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea are "not a new thing".
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before midnight last night.
The crash left at least two people injured after a Burger Fuel-branded car reportedly hit a brass band.
She said the controversial collars that two Napier dogs are being forced to wear do not get to the heart of what might be causing the barking.
Two others sustained serious injuries in Sunday's incident.
The annual survey asked 20,000 city-dwelling locals and Time Out staff writers and to rank what makes their city the best.
Police said 52-year-old Sean Nicholas is considered "unpredictable" and should not be approached.
Stats NZ said it was the smallest annual rise in the CPI in over two years.
"Uncle Chen", the "Smoking Brother", finished this year's Xiamen Marathon in just three hours and 33 minutes.
New Zealand Police have been working with law enforcement partners to find and seize the New Zealand-based profits of crime from Frank Schneider, a Luxembourg national.
Mahmoud Abbas, 30, was gunned down outside his home in July last year.
Relying on best practice and guidelines is not enough to ensure everyone can afford and access school uniforms, writes Johanna Reidy.
Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi, posted to Facebook saying they arrested 66-year-old Jerri Lynn Isreal on January 20.
The whereabouts of many of these mysterious caves have been kept secret or lost in time.
The Winter Olympic slopestyle snowboarding champion will not compete in Aspen due to an injury she suffered last month.
Opposition parties have had their chance to speak at Rātana Pā.
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists said the decision to sustain 90 seconds to midnight should be taken as a "stark warning" to world leaders and citizens.
The US actor has released a searing statement criticising the Academy for snubbing director Greta Gerwig or co-star Margot Robbie.
The Missouri man's attorney said in a statement he "did not know" the timing or manner of their deaths, nor does he know how or when they exited his house.
Rawiri Zane Wharerau and his brother were shot at their home address in Stokes Valley while celebrating a family member's 50th birthday on December 16.
New Zealand Under-19's match against Afghanistan featured late drama as Ewald Schreuder was ‘mankaded’ by Naseer Khan.
Chiefs head coach says his No.10 must 'kick door down' in replacing Richie Mo'unga in national side.
The Super Rugby champions are preparing to fly out for two pre-season matches in chilly Ireland and England.
Police earlier said a person had made a number of concerning comments in Albert Park, in the heart of the CBD.
Rahui Papa said "only good things will happen right across the length and breadth of our country" if Māori and the Government worked together.
Emergency services were called to the Gulf Harbour Marina area on the evening of January 14 when a male was seen in difficulty in the water.
Images seen by 1News showed several pūkeko and pigeons lying dead at Sherwood Reserve in Browns Bay on Monday evening.
The heat and humidity was replaced with rain and unseasonable snow earlier in the week.
Two northbound lanes in the Waterview Tunnel were closed as checks were carried out.
A pilot was preparing to take off when they spotted the flippered friend.
Christopher Luxon attends his first Rātana as PM, armed police swarm an Auckland CBD park, and an Oscars snub has frustrated a major star.
It's alleged up to six fans threw cans at rival spectators and started fights during a top-of-the-table clash with Melbourne Victory.
Kiwi free-skier Nico Porteous is set to contest the X-Games with a new coach after Tommy Pyatt takes up role with China.
Molly was relaxing on the grass when her neck was "ripped open" by two German Shepherds who came onto the Whakamārama property on December 4.
The motorists were reportedly in shock after the incident in Ellerslie this morning.
A new report warns rapid growth in some North Canterbury towns could lead to housing shortages.
Matt Jurlina, 24, filmed himself at the wheel of a vessel as it went through a flock of protected fairy prions.
Rātana is likely a microcosm for the discussion around Māori issues ahead, with no words minced on any side, writes 1News political reporter Felix Desmarais.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology officially declared Cyclone Kirrily has formed into a category one system this evening.
A concerned community has fundraised to buy and install crime-busting surveillance equipment.
Six Lotto players from Pōkeno, Coromandel, Tauranga, Rotorua, Canterbury and Otago have won $166,667 with Lotto First Division.
