Charlotte Campbell age 6 with her dad Alistair who had a cochlear implant tattooed on his head to support Charlotte who is deaf. Photo / Dean Purcell, NZ Herald
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9.01am: Cheers for joining me for today's edition of Morning Rush. We will keep you up to date with today's developing news stories at nzherald.co.nz. Morning Rush will be back at 6am on Monday. Have a winning weekend!
8.56am: Gossip columnists are reporting Jennifer Anniston and Justin Theroux are jetting off on their Honeymoon. Hope it's somewhere warm!
Now it's honeymoon time!Jennifer Aniston &Justin Theroux pictured boarding a private jet after secret A-list ceremony pic.twitter.com/kuJ7LAYapw
— Larie Evangelista (@dheldevil888) August 6, 2015
8.50am: Before we wrap things up, here's the big news stories from the morning we will be following throughout the day: The body of a young child was found at an Onehunga house about 4am this morning. Child sex offender Daniel Livingstone has taken off his electronic monitoring bracelet and is on the run from his home in Wellington - we will be putting tough questions to the authorities. The Connor Morris murder trial continues today, with the jury hearing form the man that killed him. And the weather is set to pack in this weekend - stay tuned to find out when it's set to clear up.
8.47am: The slow, smouldering fire at Auckland strip club Showgirls late last did not cause extensive damage to the club. A fire spokesman said it was likely to be an electrical fault.
8.45am: Great news for the purse strings - the NZ dollar has gained against the pound this morning.
8.44am: The jury sitting in the Connor Morris murder trial will today hear from the man that killed him. Read more here.
8.40am: Today's Sideswipe is full of council woes this morning - unnecessary beach signs, flooded footpaths and mail alerts.
8.36am: Showers and hail is possible throughout NZ today. Check out this sweet vid from MetService:
Watch out, showers about! A risk of small hail and thunderstorms for western parts, too. http://t.co/53SEHE6Nrj ^RK pic.twitter.com/fbecNuret4
— MetService (@MetService) August 6, 2015
8.33am: Neighbours living next to an Onehunga house where a young child was found dead this morning say it is a close community. It is understood the house is a Housing New Zealand property. Here's the latest.
She was a beautiful girl. That's what hurts me the most. It's very, very odd.
8.31am: Police have confirmed child sex offender Daniel Livingstone left a suicide note before going on the run from his Wellington home yesterday. Read the full story here.
8.28am: Here's a sneak peak into tomorrow's Canvas - in which Team NZ leader Grant Dalton tells his story.
8.25am: Here's a giggle for the morning: Shelley Bridgeman writes about whether common courtesy is dead. Read more here.
I saw a pregnant lady on the bus offer her seat to an elderly lady. Meanwhile, college teenagers were going about their conversations,
8.23am: A forest fire in Christchurch is sending smoke across the region. It is understood the fire is in a stockpile of wood processed from building rubble damaged in the 2011 earthquakes, and ignited about 3.20am.
8.19am: It might be drizzly when the Warriors kick off in Wellington on Saturday, with chilly southerlies dropping the temperatures in the capital. Great conditions to host our friends from across the ditch! Should be fine weather for the All Blacks game in Sydney later on though, phew.
8.14am: Here's a photo of the Onehunga house where the body of a young child was found dead this morning. Full story here.
8.09am: The trial for the man accused of murdering Connor Morris, long-term partner of Millie Elder-Holmes, continues today. Millie Elder-Holmes took the stand yesterday, wearing all black. Read more here.
8.05am: Ever been dumped? It's not a great time. But new research shows women bounce back faster than men after a break-up. Hurrah! Read the full story here.
8.03am: Our cartoon today is a winner. It features broadcaster John Campbell jumping on board with Radio NZ, in light of his announcement yesterday.
7.58am: A sweet story to brighten up the morning. This Taupo dad got a tattoo of a cochlear implant on his head to help his 6-year-old daughter Charlotte not feel like the odd one out.
7.52am: Bit of a mixed day throughout the country at the moment. Gisborne is currently sitting at the country's high of 13.2C, while Invercargill is the coldest at just under 0C. Wellington is (shock horror) the windiest with 37kmh winds blowing through the capital.
7.50am: A CNN safety analyst says the families of MH370 victims have "every right to be skeptical". Read more here.
7.47am: A man has died after a car left the road in Pukekohe just before 7am today. Emergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Harrisville and Turbott Rd. Diversions are in place and traffic is flowing smoothly.
7.43am: Looking forward to the weekend? Here's three top weekend wines for you to sip away Saturday and Sunday with. Read the red, red wine review here.
7.39am: More plane debris has washed up on Reunion Island overnight, including a window and some aluminium foil. A wing part found last week was confirmed to be from Flight MH370 on Thursday. Read more here.
7.34am: A Shorty St star has been snapped up by a US studio. Read about KJ Apa making the big time here.
7.32am: BREAKING: Here's our full story on the child's body found at an Onehunga house this morning. We have a reporter on the way and will have updates here as soon as they come through.
7.28am: Reports of an overnight blaze at an Auckland strip club have just come in. About 35 firefighters were called to the fire at Showgirls about 12.30am. There were no reports of injury. An investigator is at the scene this morning.
7.26am: Please take care on the roads this morning! NZTA have issued another warning for ice on roads in the South Island.
#Ice warning for the Lindis Pass (SH8 Omarama to Tarras) please take extra care. ^TF
— Waka Kotahi Otago & Southland (@WakaKotahiOS) August 6, 2015
7.23am: Police were called to the Moana Ave address and one person was removed from the scene by an ambulance, and received medical attention in the following hours. Police are in the process of locating the child's next of kin. A scene examination will be underway this morning. No further information is available at this stage.
7.21am: Police have just released information about the cordoned-off Onehunga house - the body of a young child was found at the house this morning. More to come.
7.20am: Police are unable to comment on a cordoned-off Onehunga house until later this morning. The Fire Service was called to the Moana Ave suburban house about 4.10am to what was thought to be a medical incident. Police have not confirmed reports somebody died at the address this morning. We'll keep the updates coming.
7.16am: A privacy breach at Massey University in Wellington has "horrified" students. Almost 70 students were identified in an email sent out about counselling services. Read more here.
7.11am: And the weather is set to deteriorate even more in the South Island, with snow on the forecast:
7.09am Heavy rain is making a beeline for Auckland today, as well as Taranaki, Hamilton and the West Coast. Make sure you pack a brolly or raincoat if you're heading to work!
Showers today, some heavy with thunder, for #Auckland, Taranaki, #Hamilton, & West Coast. http://t.co/oKYtro2Yts ^CL pic.twitter.com/Oa1434nxe4
— MetService (@MetService) August 6, 2015
7.06am: Chains are essential for drivers travelling on State Highway 73 between Arthurs Pass and Otira today, NZTA warns. The road is closed to towing vehicles.
7.01am Check out these three "Heart Kids"whose stories feature in this year's Heart Kids New Zealand campaign. The Sky Tower will be flashing red to mimic a beating heart until Thursday. How cool!
6.57am: This jetsetter has made it to 50 countries - flying 5 million miles - on air points and loyalty scheme tickets! Living the dream.
6.54am: Have you been keeping up with Wynne Gray's 50 greatest rugby moments? Here's number 42.
6.49am The first Republican debate of the 2016 presidential race in the US is set to take place today. Donald Trump is gearing up.
6.47am: News from Hollywood! Golden Girl Jennifer Aniston has tied the knot with Justin Theroux. Dream team.
6.44am: Fire services were called to the house in Onehunga, which is now cordoned off, about 4.10am. It is on Moana Ave. We will bring you more information as we get it.
6.40am: David Cerven, who was shot dead by police in Myers Park, saw kickboxing as a way to support his struggling family. Read more about his life in our big read from last night.
6.37am: Kelly Tarlton's are looking forward to welcoming Ridley the sea turtle today, who was found washed ashore on Wellington's south coast last month.
6.34am: An African tour company is sharing photos which they say show the cubs of Cecil - the lion killed by a hunter just outside the Hwange National Park in July. This pic if from Safaris @ African Bush Camps on Facebook.
6.30am: Weather watches are in place for snow on roads throughout the South Island and on Desert Rd in the north. Stay safe out there, drivers.
6.28am: Politicians are in line for 2.6 per cent pay increases this year. Prime Minister John Key's salary will increase by $11,381 to $446,394. Read the full story here.
6.20am: The worst day in Australia's test history? Read more here.
6.18am: A house has been cordoned off in Onehunga, with reports a person might have died. Emergency services are on the scene. We will bring you more.
6.16am: In Kenya, a 22-day walk for peace has ended this morning.
Day 22
— WALK FOR PEACE (@walk4peaceke) August 6, 2015
A grand reception awaits the champions as they reach the homestretch. #cominghome #kenya #champions pic.twitter.com/0F7YRgAtkA
6.13am: Police have shot and killed a man they said was carrying a gun, hatchet and surgical masks in a Tennessee movie theater on Wednesday. Video from Steve Diggs via Facebook.
6.10am: A Dunedin man's "sordid" affair has ruined his marriage, after he was jailed with his mistress for fraud yesterday. Read more here.
6.07am: It could be a wet and wild day throughout the country - and it looks like there's more rain on the way over the weekend. Check out the latest from MetService:
Cold fronts flick their way through today, w/some heavy falls west coast of both islands. http://t.co/oKYtro2Yts ^CL pic.twitter.com/uYeo8ZG7In
— MetService (@MetService) August 6, 2015
6.04am: Child sex offender Daniel Livingstone who removed his electronic bracelet in Wellington remains on the loose this morning. Read the full story here.
6.00am: Morning all! Lauren Priestley here, I'll be bringing you all the latest and greatest news from this morning - plus catching you up on what you missed overnight.