Several in-person friend making initiatives have launched in New Zealand this year, largely attracting the age group experiencing the most loneliness.
Members of the public were quick to come to the King's defence, telling the heckler to "shut up".
The funding forms part of a $26 million public-private package to protect marine life, upgrade island infrastructure, and support reef restoration across the Gulf.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Labour’s new tax policy, heavy snow closes roads, and the King gets heckled.
The Government has removed the minimum distance required between single-storey buildings under 10sqm and a property boundary or other residential building, and reduced it to one metre for buildings between 10 and 30sqm.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a year.
The man, named today as 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, died in hospital on October 25 after he was shot in his Te Puke home.
Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.
The three governing parties have launched attacks on Labour's tax policy, labelling it a "handbrake on our economy", "tall poppy" politics and an "absolute mess".
Police were called to the crash between Ohaka Road and Tram Road at around 10.40am.
Grand Slam tour starts in Chicago on Sunday morning with potentially the toughest Test of the trip.
Serious safety and tenancy breaches were uncovered at the central Auckland property, affecting 64 tenants.
Meanwhile power could be out for some in the Clutha region for "weeks rather than days".
"We are obviously very regretful for the impact it's had on everyone. We never wanted to be here, never wanted it to play out in this way," said chief executive Jennie Wyllie.
Richard Hills said the Auckland crash was a tragedy – yet people were spreading misinformation in their thoughts about the incident and electric buses.
Motorists on Auckland's Harbour Bridge advised to drive to the conditions, as winds brought trees down in a central city park.
The Government has confirmed work is underway to modernise pilot training and introduce a new qualification by the end of this year.
The tōtara, protected under the Resource Management Act 1991 as part of Auckland's urban ngahere and natural heritage, was left misshapen after three large branches were cut without approval.
Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori.
Parker, upset in a thriller by Fabio Warley, says many boxing industry figures will be pleased he lost because other fighters are easier to promote.
Riversdale Beach locals described how a small group of drunk teenagers rampaged through town destroying signs, harassing pedestrians and generally behaving badly.
Nelson City Council's new forest manager is eager to contribute to the city's transition away from clear-fell commercial forestry.
Drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts, more than $9000 in cash and multiple new retail items were other items seized by police.
Rhys Blissett braved rain, wind and snow to run from Christchurch to Timaru – and back again.
