The billion-dollar-project faces yet another delay after lockdown and staff leaving.

People travelling into Taranaki will be queried.

"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."

Police explain rules for iwi checkpoints after their right to stop people questioned.

Roy and Joan Suisted are today celebrating 70 years of marriage.

'I cry a lonesome lament, for you my dear one, my friend Ronald, oh the distress.'

Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.

'This guy almost collected three people.'

The woman is due to appear before the Auckland District Court on Friday.

Police say they are "appalled" at this type of behaviour.

It'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.

Emma Huamash Bejarano can't wait to hold her children again.

Waikato rugby players who have played for overseas international teams over the years.

Three people died, including Rosemary's grandmother. But Big Bear survived to bring cheer.

"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."

Loaf has spoken to the staff member and conducted training on labelling procedure.

Farro has apologised and says it is awaiting a report from its supplier.

Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage.

"It's something our officers shouldn't have to put up with."

He is donating items to support staff in Whanganui, Auckland and Lagos, Nigeria.

Kiwis are doing it hard - but still dig deep to help abused women and children.

Temperatures will fall as low as 1C in parts of the South Island on Tuesday night.

Fox is preparing for the possibility of an 18-month season when rugby returns.

Noureen couldn't have the party she had been planning but it was special anyway.

Dogs at the property were in such a poor condition that some had to be put down.

Fine few days ahead before stormy weather ushers in the long weekend.

Search and rescue staff found him safely after several hours of searching.