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Heavy machinery and aerial appliances continue work to extinguish Auckland waste fire
Eight fire trucks, including two aerial units, remain at the scene of the blaze.

'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond
About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.

Pair sent to prison for scaring young dad who fell to his death
Their bungled robbery attempt caused Tahana to fall from a balcony.

'He was quite lovely': Older man living in sleepout at scene of fatal fire
The fire was first reported just after midnight.

Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.

Inside the plans for a bold new future at cyclone-smashed Tangoio Marae
The bones of the wharenui remain strong and whanau haven’t lost hope for the future.

'We wouldn’t accept being fingerprinted': Concerns over supermarket facial recognition trial
He said New Zealanders deserve to shop without having their faces scanned.

Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'

New details revealed in Baby Ru case, police still seeking the truth
It's been more than three months since Baby Ru suffered fatal blunt force trauma.

Residents fume as major Auckland road closure extended
AT assured residents the road would be open no later than the day after Waitangi Day.

UK rapper's massive Kiwi faux pas at Laneway
Laneway brought the sun this year - along with a setlist that was unmatched.

The day the waters broke: Giving birth in a cyclone
No midwife, power or phone - Sam Kershaw lit a candle and hoped the night would be smooth.

'No regrets' - Christopher Luxon doubles down on reusing speech
Parts of the PM's speech were copied word-for-word from last year's speech.

Harry arrives in London following King's cancer diagnosis
The prince flew in from California on Tuesday for a rare visit with his father.

Napier man’s rise from farm life to putting together rockets in the US
Tim Charlton's off to the US to be part of a bold project to launch a new 40m-tall rocket.

'They made it too easy': Grieving mum pleads for crane's removal after veteran's death
Her son made a 'stupid' decision, but floating crane needs to be moved, grieving mum says.

Watch: Parents shocked over 'extremely dangerous' overcrowded school bus
'I just think that’s extremely dangerous.'

British TikTokers accuse NZ berry farm of unfairly firing them after one day
The couple and owner are at odds about the situation.

'A whole village behind her': Bay teen on verge of Tall Ferns history
Named after a rugby league star, Pahlyss Hokianga is poised for a basketball first.

Police called as desperate Waitangi drivers bust through farm gate
Police are now on Wakelin Rd, south of Kerikeri, turning motorists around.

Tensions flatline at Waitangi Day ceremony - unless you are David Seymour
The Act leader was booed by the crowd at the dawn ceremony.

'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.

Eight moves in a year: Family of four's life packed into one basket
'We had already used up plan A and we were in plan B and we didn’t have a plan C.'

'No-brainer': The small communities that installed 18 CCTV cameras to help police solve crime
Community donations got it across the line. Now police are using the 18 cameras every day.

Art Deco Dog Parade: Call for Hawke's Bay canines to star in festival spectacle
Do you have the next Bark Gable in your family?

Man's journey with 'miracle drug' on hold after brain tumour found
The father still hopes to reach his goal of getting back on the treatment.

‘Kia Kaha’: Luxon and world leaders react to King’s cancer diagnosis
US President Joe Biden has shown his support for the King, as has Donald Trump

Mission impossible or a miracle? Napier man Campbell Gray’s crack at Coast to Coast
Campbell Gray's been planning it for years - despite a near-fatal head injury.

'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park
“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".