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Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

Teen charged with murdering US student Kyle Whorrall appears in court
He appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

On The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal field
Stereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?

Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.

‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam fright
Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.

'Incredibly determined': Auckland boy hula hoops his way into world record books
Leonardo Pala, 10, now has his eyes set on breaking a new record.

'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees
About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.

Ponsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trial
The CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.

Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater
A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.

Auckland school closed because of 'ongoing' water issues
Students have been told to stay home.

MMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossed
Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.

Primary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at police
Principal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore
The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.

‘I’ll f***ing shoot you’: Dad and son stabbed in brutal ‘gang-ordered’ home heist
The pair were attacked on the front lawn of their home on Auckland's North Shore.

‘We burst into tears’: Family find time capsule on anniversary of dad’s death
Builders made the discovery while carrying out renovations.

Auckland teen missing from North Shore home located safe
The teen left home early today wearing his school uniform.

Gold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailed
A judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.

Watch: NZ’s ‘coolest principal’ retires, famous Kiwis lead tributes
Well-known Kiwis have come together to thank Bruce Cunningham for 45 years of teaching.

Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal
Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied