New figures reveal a massive rise in robberies on diaries and convenience stores in NZ.
Council says a big difference from the London inferno is safety features not present in Grenfell Tower.
The island is the third place in the world to be named an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Thousands of buildings in New South Wales are thought to feature combustible cladding.
Bill English did the honours today, opening the major piece of transport infrastructure.
"Savour the opportunity to walk and bicycle through the tunnels in the next two weeks," says 1 NEWS reporter Will Hine.
Similar cladding to that used on London building was allowed here until law tightened in January.
"Many of these families are cash families, that’s what they use," said Mangere's MP.
Documents provided to 1 NEWS have a possible opening date redacted.
Lynn Abraham was also found guilty on three counts of forcing food into the mouths of pre-schoolers.
Lynn Abraham is on trial in the Auckland District Court, accused of smacking and force-feeding children.
Lynn Abraham is charged with smacking and force-feeding children.
Lynn Abraham is on trial in the Auckland District Court, facing 11 charges.
Lynn Abraham is accused of assaulting nine pre-schoolers in 11 separate incidents.
Lynn Abraham is accused of assaulting nine pre-schoolers in 11 separate incidents, and is on trial in the Auckland District Court.
The Crown says Lynn Abraham, 59, taped shut one child's mouth and put soap in another child's mouth.
An Auckland daycare teacher has gone on trial, accused of assaulting nine pre-schoolers in her care.
Lynn Abraham, who was the manager of a daycare centre, faces 11 charges.
The Chinese Government released a list of its most wanted fugitives for corruption.
Kiwi computer game developer makes rare breakthrough, launching a top title on a major games console.
Those in low-lying areas have been urged to seek alternative accommodation.
Sir Michael Cullen will conduct an independent review into disaster.
Pumps are being used 24-hours a day to remove as much water as possible.
Myrtle Rust has been found on Raoul Island.
Stephanie King and two of her children died after the car was swept into a swollen river.
Rhys Warren, 28, was found guilty in the Hamilton High Court of two counts of attempted murder.
Rhys Warren faces six charges including attempted murder after a siege at his Bay of Plenty home.
Rhys Warren faces six charges, including attempted murder, over a siege at his Bay of Plenty home.
1 NEWS Reporter Will Hine has changed his mind about his daily commute.
NZ's construction boom is turning into construction gloom for Fletchers investors.
