Ports of Auckland said this afternoon that despite media reports, it was yet to receive a 8th strike notice from the Maritime Union of New Zealand - Local 13 (MUNZ).

The two parties are scheduled to attend mediation tomorrow on their Collective Agreement negotiations.

Celebrity chef Aaron Carotta and nine year old Nelson cancer sufferer Phoenix Stafford will fulfil a mutual dream this afternoon when they take to the sky with Abel Tasman Skydive.

The Christchurch City Council, NIWA and Fish and Game New Zealand are working collaboratively to determine the cause of birdlife deaths at Christchurch's oxidation ponds�and other wetland areas in the eastern parts of the City.

More than 50 structural engineers, geotech experts and architects will thrash out how Christchurch can rebuild on its soft land at an international workshop next Monday.

Severe tropical cyclone Jasmine remains a category 4 storm this morning as it continues its trek directly north of New Zealand.

The Fiji Met Service says Jasmine is moving south east at 18km/h.

I love Star Wars! Also despite what some of the hard core fans say, I still love the prequels despite their massive amount of flaws! So when I got my invite for the press screening for the 3D re-release of ‘The Phantom Menace’ I was quick to say yes!

Missing Wairapa artist Barry Sears has been located in the lower North Island safe and well.

Mr Sears was reported missing from their family home in Tinui approximately 10 days ago.

Christchurch Police are treating the death of a teenage girl in a house fire yesterday as a homicide.

It'll be very good news for three players from Auckland and Waitara when they realise they've won a $333,333 share of Lotto's First Division following this evening's draw, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive Todd McLeay.

There was a time when cancer survivor Claudia Little could only dream of having a trip to a hair salon with her famous aunt Lorraine Downes. During her treatment for a Wilms Tumour after diagnosis in June 2009 at age four, Claudia lost all of her long blond locks.

Despite working in winds occasionally gusting above 40 knots, salvors have today removed 15 containers from the stern of the cargo vessel Rena, taking the total number of containers removed to 64.

The quirky Give It Up for Hospice campaign which is running throughout the country and is designed to raise awareness of their Hospice shops has been deemed a huge success.

Workers at Genesis Energy's Hamilton call centre take industrial action on Monday (14 November) over their employer's push for individualised performance based pay.

The stage was set for a night of glitz, glamour and giving generously - and Kiwis didn't disappoint, with more than $30,000 raised at the GABA Gold Charity Auction - the highest amount in the history of the event!

The Te Puke - Tauranga bus commuter route has proved to be such a popular transport option for Te Puke residents that additional trips have been added to the service.

I missed many great films at the 2011 NZIFF, and this was one of them. Having a major interest in both alternative media and writing in general, this was one film I thought could be both important and eye opening.

New Zealand’s international star Stan Walker will headline Taupo2, along with a line up of famous New Zealand acts; including Anika Moa,

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Tropical Cyclone Wilma formed last night east of Samoa and long range computer models show the remnants of the cyclone are likely to pass northern New Zealand towards the end of this coming working week.

The Pike River Receivers confirm that a number of charges have been laid against the company by the Department of Labour. These were served yesterday.

It was before the start of the Rugby World Cup since New Zealand last had a high pressure system move over us - and this week it finally happens again.