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Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness

About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.

‘Always open’: Denny’s remains a beloved gathering spot for families

At 11pm, the Manukau Denny’s was packed, with some diners waiting for seats.

Chicken of the sea? Kiwi favourite meets KFC

Available for two days only, we went to Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club to try 'KF&C'.

‘Trust can be reinstalled’: Tipene Funerals director addresses scandal

'We’ll lay it all out on the line for us all to hear.'

‘Significant’: Judith Collins says Chinese war ships in Tasman Sea a ‘wake-up call’

New Zealand was given no warning of the ships.

The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again

McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.

Auckland lawyer fined $275k for ‘reckless’ foreign buyer rule breaches

Jarvis admitted setting up structures that circumvented the Overseas Investment Act.

Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop

Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.

'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter

The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.

Watch: Six teens arrested after dramatic pursuit in West Auckland

Police pursued the teens through West Auckland early this morning.

‘Close to passing out’: Auckland students ‘struggling to breathe’ on stifling school bus

The bus was said to be crowded, windows did not open and the air conditioning pumped heat.

Mother, child barricaded inside library describe terror during Destiny Church protest

Police investigating assault allegations after about 50 people targeted show for kids.

‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fire

Multiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.

Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore

Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.

Crash on SH1 in northern Auckland, both directions affected

People are advised to delay their travel.

Watch: Armed police swarm Auckland CBD after firearms incident in Herne Bay, three arrested

'The police were pointing the guns at the car.'

Foodstuffs v Watercare: Peace breaks out over $100m Pak'nSave opening

Pak’nSave Highland Park granted a water connection, enabling it to open on time.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak

The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.