Hamilton man Desmond Adams has had to begin his hunt for a new home on crutches.
Plastic-eating microbes could one day help shrink the waste clogging landfills and oceans. But in the wrong environment, they could also cause serious problems.
The drama follows the aftermath of the Pike River mine explosion on November 19, 2010 which killed 29 men.
A 25-year-old man was killed after he crashed into a parked car in Whanganui over the weekend.
Byron Smith said he had earlier planned to defend his title next year but has since promised his wife, who is a nurse, that it is "definitely not happening" again.
Satterthwaite, 19, suffered a serious head injury while playing a game based on the controversial craze with friends in Palmerston North.
Re: News spoke to two people about what it means to reclaim a name - and the healing that can come with it.
More than 30,000 actors had auditioned for the lead roles in the upcoming HBO series.
Haig helped New Zealand to an under-20s Rugby Championship win in South Africa recently but cited differences of opinion with his former colleagues.
It comes amid a turbulent few years for the group - which runs The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming.
"F***" was a favourite in the English-speaking world, but New Zealand had a couple of its own choice words that reigned supreme.
Building Consent Approvals chairman Tony Sewell said the service will focus on "low-risk residential housing, notably single-storey homes".
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the road will be closed "most of today".
The union said it was "deeply concerned" about escalating threats and abuse being directed at match officials.
Christchurch aerospace entrepreneur Mark Rocket will become the first New Zealander in space when the Blue Origin rocket blasts off from Texas on Sunday.
It is the first OCR update since the 2025 Budget was released.
The car dealer and financier failed to disclose key information when loans were changed between 2015 and 2021.
Northland north of Whangārei was also under a strong wind watch, with north-westerly winds forecast to approach severe gale force in exposed places.
Police said a 25-year-old man presented at the Ōtāhuhu police station this afternoon and was arrested.
"Auckland I wanna play you something... Meet me in the city tonight? Message me if you’re keen," a message from the singer read.
After another horror injury run this year, Ethan Blackadder's return against the Brumbies will give Scott Robertson more food for thought.
Reserve Banks cuts the official cash rate, tenant faces eviction after major knee surgery, and how Kiwis compare to the world for swearing online.
The group will pick up the award at tomorrow's event in Auckland.
