NZ Football says the video production company it commissioned didn't tell them about the man's criminal history.

Large areas along the Kuma River were swallowed by floodwaters with many houses and vehicles submerged almost up to their roofs.

Haami Hanara, 16, is considered dangerous and should not be approached, police said.

Kylee Guy has made a plea for the public's help as she tries to find her husband's killer.

Keith Read befriended 15-year-old Andrew Sinclair at a competition.

Some are hoping New Zealand First don't make it back to Parliament after the elections.

The 43-year-old could face jail time or a fine.

More than 100 people are learning how to drive tractors in Otago, with skilled machinery workers in demand.

1 NEWS understands that Labour has got 7000 donations, including 4000 new donors, since lockdown.

While the Government's cash injection has an intended use, it can technically be used for other areas of an early childhood education business.

The reigning champions outclassed their opponents 51-30 in Auckland.

Sixty three per cent said yes, down two on our poll from February.

The Chiefs captain was penalised for the hit on his All Blacks teammate.

The Hurricanes' fullback showcased his colossal kicking range in Hamilton.

Even with a man sent off, the Hurricanes snatched a 25-18 victory in Hamilton.

Authorities warned the outbreak was unlikely to be contained soon.

The US President is declaring to defend the American way of life.

The National leader criticised Labour's five-point plan to recovery after the Covid-19 downturn.

"(It) hurts our pride more than anything," Mr Beck said.

The two unbeaten sides will square off in Christchurch next weekend.

Masahiro Tanaka copped a nasty line drive to the head in his team's practice.

Megan Woods, who oversees the facilities, says there's a degree of individual responsibility involved.

But it's unclear as to exactly how and when the rapper will run for presidency.

There was no live briefing this afternoon, with the news instead being announced in a statement at 1pm.

Five Police officers came into contact with the woman, and will self-isolate and be tested for Covid-19.

Owner Mark Robinson declared that the 34-year-old won't be kept beyond 2020.

Alex Glenn is wearing his heart on his sleeve after the 26-12 loss to the Warriors.

Moana, Sanford and Sealord said cameras would increase transparency and so should be installed.

After qualifying 13th, Armstrong showed his class to get on the podium in Austria.

The All Blacks legend returned to his hometown club yesterday.