Human skin is home to billions of microorganisms and facial hair provides a unique environment for them to thrive.
From prevailing westerly winds to dramatic terrain and shifting air masses, experts explain why forecasting here is a unique challenge.
Playing sport is a chance for your child to learn and grow but only if you allow room for that to happen.
The Breakfast presenter talked about the ups and downs of life during a podcast interview.
Crews remained on site into the morning, dampening down hot spots.
The Chiefs have lost the last two Super Rugby finals but believe they have the game to beat a Crusaders side who have never lost a home playoff match.
One of the country's most prolific and well-known writers, Gee wrote more than 30 novels for both adults and children.
The 12-month trial, which begins in November, means Chinese passport holders crossing the Tasman with a qualifying Australian visa will be able to enter New Zealand for up to three months visa-free.
Air Chathams has said it may have to discontinue its Whakatāne to Auckland route if it does not receive financial support.
The former finance minister has called for an increase in the retirement age, warning New Zealand faces a balance sheet crisis without urgent action.
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka announced 189 homes will be delivered by mid-June 2027 in Rotorua.
Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell Lepper commanded volunteer troops to fight Taranaki Māori in 1860 who were rewarded with land confiscated from iwi.
Emergency services received multiple calls about the blaze on Paramount Pde shortly before 2pm on Sunday.
Cameron Brewer wants to make life jacket-wearing mandatory for those under 15 on boats less than 6m.
Three people were brought to shore by nearby boaties — who responded quickly to the call for help — but two of them were unable to be saved.
Emergency services were called to Edmund Rd in Mangakakahi at around 2.15pm after a report of a crash involving a motorbike and a male pedestrian.
Steve Abel criticised Labour's decision to "review" their policy on agriculture's inclusion in the ETS, saying they should "just do it".
The US President is set to attend the Group of Seven summit, beginning on Monday in Canada.
The juvenile to sub-adult humpback whale, around 8-9m long, was assessed by DOC to be in "immediate danger".
The specialist support programme was until earlier this year funded by the Ministry of Education and provided expertise in literacy teaching and learning to both students and teachers.
