Maggie Cogger-Orr told 1News she was feeling "immense gratitude".
Rugby
Fri, May 16
The Rotokawau Virginia Lake Aviary has been around since the 1970s, but welfare and expense led the council to vote to close it.
New Zealand
June 15, 2024
5:02
One of the world's most brutal and bizarre ultra marathons has only been completed by 20 participants since it began in 1986. Now, a Kiwi is among that number.
World
March 31, 2024
Club members were meant to celebrate the milestone on Saturday, but now find themselves having to rebuild.
February 14, 2024
5:15
Ethics are driving aesthetics at New Zealand Fashion Week this year, with newcomers to the industry weaving diversity and sustainability throughout their looks clothing.
August 31, 2023
2:05
The latest research from the University of Otago used 17 harm criteria to identify which drug causes the most harm to the user and to others.
June 28, 2023
2:08
The man says he’s shaken after the driver called, texted, and harassed him through his front door, accusing him of faking his disabilities.
April 7, 2023
A deep dive into the superstar's 2012 hit All Too Well is being hailed by music experts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Entertainment
March 18, 2023
1:55
Jenna Marsh's horse Polly spent 24 hours alone on a roundabout.
February 16, 2023
0:30
The equestrian community has rallied to offer support to animals that have been impacted by the devastating flooding.
February 15, 2023
Footage of the incident was captured in Ōtara, South Auckland, around 2am.
November 20, 2022
0:39
The estate of the late rock legend said it's exploring legal options after Kari Lake used Petty's anthem I Won't Back Down in a campaign video without authorisation.
November 19, 2022
While many may be keen to save a few bucks, it could mean being scammed out of hundreds of dollars this holiday season.
November 3, 2022
The apparel giant’s partnership with the controversial rapper has drawn widespread criticism amid West’s ongoing anti-Semitic rhetoric.
October 25, 2022
A livestream of a lettuce set up by British tabloid the Daily Star ran for a week to see if Truss or the vegetable would wilt first.
October 21, 2022
The MP for Hamilton West announced his resignation in a Facebook post this afternoon.
October 18, 2022
3:04
National's leader said he only became aware of the "extent of her involvement" and the "ongoing nature" of the senior MP's dispute with MPI recently.
October 14, 2022
1:02
Despite a desperate call for 30,000 workers ahead of a busy summer season, those in the sector say their wages don’t match the need for demand.
October 12, 2022
Protesters against climate inaction donned masks of James Shaw and Jacinda Ardern to cover people wearing inflatable cow suits in green paint.
September 29, 2022
0:38
MP Golriz Ghahraman, who is Iranian-born, joined the Wellington protest where a group of women cut their hair in line with Kurdish grieving tradition.
September 24, 2022
2:28
The Tauranga MP said the allegations raised by a former female flatmate were a result of a "genuine breakdown in the flat relationship".
September 19, 2022
1:20
Acting Prime Minister Grant Robertson criticised National for releasing the findings of the Uffindell investigation on the day of the Queen's funeral.
3:05
Ballot papers with Viv Beck's name printed have already been sent out, meaning Aucklanders can still vote for her.
September 16, 2022
Jayden Meyer was sentenced to nine months' home detention after being found guilty of raping four 15-year-old girls.
September 8, 2022
2:34
Ministers claimed $1.58 million and non-ministerial MPs racked up $1.61 million between April and June this year.
August 26, 2022
