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Watch: NZ Post courier lashes out at dog while delivering package
The courier lashed out at the dog as she wagged her tail and barked at him.

Watch: Would-be thief caught red-handed stealing from community project
The aborted theft ended with a car - and a man's pride - dented.

'Gone to a rest home, not coming home': Agency criticised for 'offensive' property ad
The wording of the ad sparked a backlash, but agent says vendor and family fully on board.

'Not punk rock': Music venue called out by landlord over vax passes
Whammy Bar say they're looking after their community after landlord mocked them online.

A matter of minutes: Auckland man saves family from house fire
He woke and smelled smoke - the next few minutes saved five lives.

'Worst possible chain of events': Cleaning company left gas on, dogs let loose
They offered him a full refund - under one condition.

'High'-tech: Dick Smith website sold meth pipes
"Which timeline is it where you can buy a crack bong from Dick Smith's?"

'Very hurtful': Teacher called out after Down syndrome comments
School distances itself from online comments labelled as 'ableist'.

Drone alert: Farmers warned over airborne fuel theft scouts
Farm worker spotted drone outside her window as she prepared for bed.

Pirate attack: Kiwi captain survives midnight raid by armed men
Six vessels and about 15 sailors approached the vessel in the dark of night.

Ex-cop wins Fulbright to study how kava could treat PTSD
Waikato University scholar will travel to US to study the healing potential of kava.

Minister says NZ will protect kava use, ahead of official review
Minister for Food Safety preempts review saying NZ will chart its own course.

Dispute over Maccas Sundae leads to racism row
Request for topping turns toxic in what McDonald's says is an example of rising tension.

Watch: 'Incredibly dangerous' car surfing stunt goes wrong
Home security captures moment of madness on suburban Auckland street.

Watch: Kiwi daredevils skateboard down volcano
The pair reached speeds of almost 100km/h on their nailbiting run.

Seeking 'Wayne Kerr': Man uses fake name to take scooter
Owner describes thief as a 'cheeky bugger' but a 'lowlife scumbag'.

'Bureaucracy gone mad': Kiwi kava drinkers hit out at proposed crackdown
Rules proposed to help Aussies win favour in the Pacific may mean restrictions for Kiwis.

'No shame': Anti-vax protesters ruin pupils' final day at school
Parents report their children being intimidated by group of anti-vaxxers at school gates.

Watch: Courier Post worker's 'careless act' with Xmas packages
NZ Post boss says video shows an "isolated act" and his team are working hard this Xmas.

'Life isn't easy': Kiwi grocer speaks out after employee guide goes global
'Life isn't easy mate, it ain't fair. Get used to it.'

'Gut-wrenching' daylight CBD assault on deaf man, family appeal for help
Police investigating after the brutal unprovoked assault was caught on camera.

'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversy
Owner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.

'Giant middle finger to community': Safety uproar over T3-lane camera placement
Placing the cameras was already controversial, but the execution has left locals fuming.

'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist sign
Critics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.

Mega-tsunami: Could this dormant volcano cause global chaos?
The threat is very real, and fresh activity has caused alarm, but could it finally happen?

Watch: Teen warned over high-altitude lockdown stunt
Daredevil teens blame 'rich Karens' for their eventual undoing.

Family reeling after 'heartbreaking' crash claims two members
Two people who died in a crash are thought to be from the same family.

Lockdown takedown: Bubble-busting bandit bashed by brave dad
He rushed in to protect his family - and it was all caught on video.

Watch: Teens' climbing videos show them a step away from death above Auckland
The heart-stopping videos show the teens just inches from the edge.

'So scared': Fears after home targeted in early morning brick attack
Rude awakening for West Auckland woman after brick crashes through window.

The Monkey Cat of East Auckland: Hybrid animal goes viral
Have you seen the infamous monkey cat?

Growing, growing, gone: North Shore 'food forest' falls foul of berm rules
A neighbour complained - and Auckland Transport say they were forced to act.

'Shameless' teen crims caught ransacking vehicle
A local resident interrupted the brazen thieves, but the incident is far from isolated.

'Bitumen warts': Residents outraged by 'pathetic' road repair
First, crude images of genitalia popped up on the road. Then the 'warts' appeared.

Lawn sprinklers: Unmown Auckland berm becomes makeshift toilet
Video shows a group of women using the unmown strip as a public convenience.

Uber Eats reverses decision, allows delivery of kava
Delivery giant reverses decision on delivery of the popular Pacific beverage.

Walk on the wild side: Auckland man declares war on unruly berms
After local growth began to verge on the extreme, one man decided to take action.

Man planning cycle lane 'counter-protest' insists he doesn't hate cyclists
Event's creator insists he doesn't hate cyclists, but wants to highlight 'hypocrisy'.

'Sadistic' paedophile targeted Kiwi, offended on an 'industrial scale'
Global effort takes down predator who had a "devastating" effect on his victims.

Dognapped: 'Sick' pet removed from multimillion-dollar home
His "rescuers" claim he was "smuggled to freedom" but former owners take a different view.

Watch - 'Circle of Life': Train passengers serenaded by Lion King classic
The Circle of Life had particular meaning for one traveller on a very different journey.

Police speak out after arrest video circulates online
Police say the edited clip does not tell the full story.

Are these the worst toilets in New Zealand?
Owner considers shutting the dunny door and walking away from the much-derided toilets.

'Callous and unnecessary': Men called out for taking 'tame' fish from marina
Video shows the men's defiant response to being told to return the fish.

'Discrimination': Uber Eats blocks kava deliveries after opening up to booze
"How can they justify not considering kava when it's completely different?" owner asks.

Brothers in arms: Young league stars' heartbreaking moment caught on camera
Photo shows the moment Christian Pese's friend rushed to his side following his stroke.

Revealed: Auckland street set to receive 68 traffic cameras
Local politician "shocked at the size of the hammer they are using to crack this nut".

Behind the blue line: 'Kiwi cop' speaks out in revealing Q&A
'Frontline officer' offers a rare look at policing in NZ, answering questions from Kiwis.

'Dangerous' Kiwi paedophile jailed after 'vigil of silence'
The family of one of his victims speaks out with concerns over his time in New Zealand.

'Responded with venom': Aussie reporter who hounded deportees speaks out
After a backlash in NZ to his story, the reporter has returned fire.

'Deplorable': NZ politicians lash out after Australia 'trash' comments on deportees
'Peter Dutton's comments only serve to trash his own reputation' - Nanaia Mahuta.

'Taking the trash out': Aussie news report targets Kiwi deportees
Journalist asks: "Our country doesn't want you, are you excited to go home?"

'God will never forgive you': Protesters confronted at Auckland Pride March
Queer activist responds after protesters heckle Pride marchers.

'Incredible moment': Photographer shares epic secret spot
Photographer happy to share special moment at 'secret' Auckland spot.

'Blatant racism': Pacific Island workers abused on the street
'On which level do you guys think it's okay to say this?'

Watch: Courier driver caught on camera using customer's garden as toilet
NZ Post apologises for 'extremely disappointing' behaviour, driver stood down.

'Gross generalisations': Property manager slammed for discriminatory advice
Expert says landlords should deal with tenancy applications on merit, not on prejudice.

'Best of both worlds': Busy Auckland woman seeks 'Mum' to help raise her son
"I don't think we should have to settle for less, that's old-fashioned."

'Best of both worlds': Busy Auckland woman seeks 'Mum' to help raise her son
"I don't think we should have to settle for less, that's old-fashioned."

Fresh warning: Toxic chemical sold as MDMA in Auckland
Users have been advised on how to identify and avoid the toxic 'rocks'.

Grieving mum to thieves: 'You don't have morals, respect or kindness'
Grieving mum asks whether thieves have "morals, respect or kindness".

Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car
"Quite possibly the greatest clip from a crate day in all of human history."

How Bizarre: Why the Kiwi classic is back after 25 years
The song has gone viral on TikTok, amassing over two billion views.

Poisonous sea slugs: The deadly threat on our beaches
The sea slugs can kill - and they're no strangers to our shores.

Watch: Police investigate after cop filmed swearing at teen suspects
A boy hiding in a ceiling attempted to assault the officer and threatened to stab him.

The Empire Strikes Back? Why 2020 may not be the end of Trump
Former Senator says Trump "doesn't intend to exit the stage anytime soon."

Pukekohe Paranormal: Watch ghost-busters investigate haunted house
The house has been cleansed, the spirits have moved on... but they're not gone completely.

Watch: Driver's head-on horror - 'Oh my God, he's actually gonna do this'
Dashcam captures the moment a driver crossed the centre line at high speed.

'Mow': Late-night 'lawn police' carve message into North Shore resident's garden
It remains to be seen if anyone will grass up the culprit.

'Dangerous and stupid': Impatient driver tries to beat train at crossing
"I'm sure that's left a big dent," said an eyewitness after the morning mixup.

'Absolutely terrible': Video shows dog ejected from ute
'That's why dog harnesses and seat belts were invented'.

Cocaine from the chemist: Helen Clark endorses controversial new book
The former PM and outspoken drug law reformer has lent her support to a bold new scheme.

'You had one job': White line painted over possum on road
'With animal cruelty, you have to draw the line somewhere.'

'Life on the line': Owner pleads for dog after guinea pig killed
"I honestly can't believe this is happening over a guinea pig. Where is the logic?"

Pukekohe Paranormal: Terrified workers call in ghost-busters to cleanse 'haunted' house
'I'd say they've opened the wardrobe door - and whatever is in there has come out.'

Police seek family after scooter girl's miracle survival goes viral
Police want to check on the girl and educate the family on road safety.

Watch: Miracle survival after girl on scooter hit on busy road
Shocking video shows the oblivious child following an adult out on to the busy road.