"Loneliness isn't just a matter of finding more friends for people," one expert says.
Director Tony Williams' ad for Toyota was an instant hit that caused instant controversy upon its release in 1999.
It's been a busy year for the Government, so what is there still left to cross off its coalition agreements in 2025? 1News looks into the political crystal ball for the new year.
The driver was located by police a short distance away after abandoning the vehicle.
At a council committee meeting last week, the council’s regional events adviser Samantha Young said the buses would not be available this year.
The England captain said he has raised his concerns with the International Cricket Council but has yet to hear back.
Motorists were warned about a small group of people "committing crimes by using unregistered tow truck drivers to pick up vehicles".
Maketū Foods Ltd was placed into voluntary solvent liquidation by its previous owner, Te Arawa Management Ltd, at the end of November, and liquidators had been seeking a buyer for the business.
The 5000 square metre courthouse is being built alongside a new police station as part of a modern, new "justice precinct".
The mercury is set to spike across the east of New Zealand today, with four towns expected to record maximum temperatures of more than 30C.
L'Equipe newspaper states negotiations over a Test In USA have failed, meaning France will play all three matches in New Zealand next year.
Auckland FC have had a perfect start to their inaugural season in the A-League, keeping five clean sheets from five matches.
New South Wales police said they found 10kg of drugs stored in the door cavities of a 26-year-old's car.
Manchester City ended its seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Chris Woods' Nottingham Forest.
Immigration NZ's Geoff Scott said this was "another great example of international cooperation" in the fight against people smuggling, scams and visa fraud.
Saturday night's alright for driving if you're the highest bidder for the 2004 Bentley Continental GT.
Police said a man allegedly entered a restaurant on Bairds Rd at around 3.30pm on Tuesday and stole a box cutter before getting into an altercation with a young man on the street.
Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was called into squad after the first Test defeat but the selectors will stick with four-pronged seam attack.
Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie said the woman allegedly targeted personal belongings such as jewellery at properties across West Auckland and the North Shore.
The stunt appears to be inspired by the infamous artwork Comedian which consisted of a banana duct-taped to a wall and sold for NZ$10.5m at a New York auction late last month.
Ross Goudie resigned from the position after a tense community board meeting, claiming it was "ageism" and that he felt he "should just do a Biden and go away".
The Police Commissioner said officials were "going to work very, very hard to do our best" to meet the 2025 deadlines set by the Coalition Government.
"Our thoughts are with this young man's family at this tragic time," Oranga Tamariki said.
Police say the man arrived at a Clendon Park medical centre this afternoon with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
The fund had put in more than $100 million of taxpayer funds into the now collapsed company.
Half of the 14 councils have complied with deadlines to add fluoride to drinking water, but at least one has voted against it.
The former politician and kapa haka exponent was bestowed the Arts Foundation's highest honour: the Icon Whakamana Hiranga award.
Eleven homes in Castle Hill Village remain occupied after residents were told earlier today to prepare to evacuate.
