An order would require a person to leave a specified area for up to 24 hours and move a "reasonable distance from the area" as specified by the officer.
A new New Zealand voice option on the app has been developed in partnership with Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori.
MetService said warnings are likely to be issued in the coming days as a front moves on to the North Island on Saturday.
1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver provides an update of the goings on across the island nations neighbouring New Zealand.
A new flight complaints portal launched today aimed to address the "lack of transparency in the aviation sector" between airlines and travellers.
In a statement this morning, NZ First leader Winston Peters said Laws will stand in the Waitaki electorate during November's election.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says workers taking too many sick days is costing Germany its competitive edge.
The Justice Minister has asked for a please explain after Russell Harrison kept his salary through a five-year suspension after his arrest on money laundering charges.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including a miracle tale of survival in Venezuela and all eyes on New York ahead of a potential wedding.
A raft of new offences and penalties were passed into law this week, with the most dramatic change being a presumption of car forfeiture for racers.
Analysis: The new All Blacks head coach has access to a wealth of experience that predecessor Scott Robertson never had, writes Patrick McKendry.
Emergency services were called to State Highway 1 at Hikurangi at 9.22am on Friday.
The June attack on a North Shore bus left the victim in need of medical care and lasted for nearly 10 minutes.
Silverstone will host the fourth sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday, meaning teams will have just one practise session to prepare before sprint qualifying.
The gaming giant called it a response to consumer preferences as they "continue to shift away from physical discs to digital".
"Mr Grenon may not have been a party in name, but it is clear from the evidence his shadow loomed large over the proceedings," Judge Clark said.
Narendra Modi will arrive in Auckland next week, reflecting the growing relationship between the two countries, Christopher Luxon says.
Ashlei Sherwood says she's "living in a nightmare" after the death of her 11-year-old chihuahua cross Charlie last month.
Police said officers were "thrilled" to get the bike back to its 12-year-old Christchurch owner who reported it missing two days after police seized it.
The 33-year-old will appear in the High Court at Auckland on July 15, six months after her son's body was found at a Kerr St property in Devonport on New Year's Day.
Chief Ombudsman John Allen said inspectors found "some of the worst practices we have observed anywhere" at the ward.
Donald the pig escaped a stock-truck and was recaptured after a highway police pursuit last month.
The new US Ambassador to New Zealand has told media he'd like to host a basketball game on the flight deck of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Auckland.
Earth Science New Zealand's monthly climate summary said the average temperature was the highest since records began in 1909.
Wall under heavy scrutiny for the billions of dollars being spent when border crossings are at their lowest in decades.
Ex-Lotto host's 5-year paid suspension from Govt job amid criminal case; Jim Grenon must pay costs over 'wholly unsuccessful' TVNZ defamation case; Ombudsman 'disturbed' by Wakari Hospital ward
Forest and Bird representatives claimed Bathurst Resources Ltd has been "greenwashing" in promoting Stockton coal for its special properties.
