Director Robert Sarkies told 1News it was "an intense experience" as he cared about what the community thinks of the film.
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the bill is poorly targeted, rushed, and risks significant unintended consequences.
The idea of a lifetime heartbeat limit has floated around for decades, writes Tom Brownlee.
Government agencies score lowest in world-first reviews by terminally ill New Zealanders and those who care for them.
Before the summit, US President Donald Trump was hailed by the Egyptian President as the “only one” able to bring peace to the region.
The tax department had begun phoning people with as little as $1000 owing, warning penalties and interest were adding up.
Cheering crowds greeted buses of released prisoners in the West Bank and Gaza, while families and friends of the hostages gathered in a square in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Trevor Harris, 57, was killed in a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston on Saturday.
Kellyanne Kemble, 47, and Kelly Kerr, 11, died when fire ripped through their Manapouri home early on July 4 last year.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the return of all living hostages from Gaza, Te Pāti Māori hits back at a former ally, and a try scoring machine on his way to the Warriors.
A new report shows how home loan rates have responded to the falling interest rate environment.
This documentary followed Isey Cross and her son James Cross for her 100th birthday.
Seven days of strike action by 21,000 school teachers is set to begin today.
The schools are Aotearoa Infinite Academy, Te Aratika High School in Hawke’s Bay, and Altum Academy in Wellington.
Scottish official Davidson will be the first woman to referee an All Blacks' Test when she has the whistle in Cardiff next month.
New Zealand Transport Agency said the route would be closed to ensure the route is in peak condition ahead of the busy summer season.
A sighting of a rare white humpback whale left Kaikōura locals "very excited" after they were lucky enough to catch a glimpse.
The All Blacks and Blues lock requires surgery and will be sidelined for about six months.
Police said they were following "strong lines of inquiry", while the victim was undergoing surgery and remained in a serious condition.
"The main topics will be air defence and our long-range capabilities, to maintain pressure on Russia," the Ukrainian president says.
"Trying to reassure a mum in full-blown labour in an ambulance, it's like a two hour ride or even more, it's just the impact on me has been quite emotional," one midwife says.
Midfielder Havili was not selected for the All Blacks despite an outstanding Super Rugby season, while flanker Papali'i was not picked for the Rugby Championship.
Some of the Chinese eateries still standing say they are struggling to stay in business.
Attorney-General Judith Collins thanked her for "long and valued service" in the role she has held since 2016.
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk intends to use the 123m rocket to send people to Mars.
Communities cut off by closed sections of several state highways including SH3, SH4, SH30, SH31, and SH43.
Belgium was leading 2-1 in the second half when the rat was spotted outside the area of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian tried to pick up the rat but it escaped.
While there was an outburst of joy in Gaza for prisoners returning from Israel and hope that the fighting may wind down for good, the torment drags on for war-weary Palestinians.
Janet Milner, 50, died in Waikato Hospital on 18 July, 2021, after bariatric surgery at the private Chelsea Hospital in Gisborne.
The shipbuilder was the "largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China," Peters said in his media release.
The party sent an email to members after a former ally and leader of the hīkoi movement attacked its leadership style.
Two officers were shot dead seven weeks ago while serving a warrant at Dezi Freeman's home in Porepunkah.
Gail Parata sat down with 1News after making the decision to leave her role as the Dame Noeline Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand refuses to go away.
The Speaker has set out plans to crack down on standards after the Te Pāti Māori MP’s maiden speech was followed by an unsanctioned haka.
Communities cut off as flooding shuts roads in central North Island, accusations fly in Te Pāti Māori's public rift, and how many heartbeats have you “spent” today?
The man, who appeared to be smoking a cigar, allegedly pointed a gun at guests and staff in the lobby of a city hotel.
Reserve Bank acting assistant governor of financial stability Angus McGregor said the timing was right to loosen the rules.
The fine dining restaurant joins a roll call of nearby favourites that have called it a day, including SPQR and Ponsonby Road Bistro.
Westland’s mayoral race is separated by just four votes.
Contact information for current and former world leaders – including Australian PM Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump – has also been exposed.
Infometrics economist Matthew Allman said it was unlikely to add material upward pressure on house prices.
Gus Lamont went missing at the Oak Park Station homestead about 40km south of Yunta, in the Mid North region, on September 27.
The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.
Bodies of Karen Edwards, Tim Thomson, and Gordon Twaddle were discovered in bushland at Spear Creek, 12km north of Mount Isa, in October 1978.
Widespread road closures and slips will take days to clear.
Emergency services were called to a Seabury Ave property on June 29 after a baby was found with critical injuries.
Officials estimate there is roughly one feral cat for every one of its 1 million inhabitants.
