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Demi Lovato 'stable' after apparent heroin overdose

Demi Lovato is reportedly in a stable condition following a heroin overdose.

Brian Rudman: How about downtown pad for homeless?

COMMENT: Manukau Bus Station proposal, for all its short-comings, is a glimmer of hope.

Beanie-making social enterprise takes off

About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.

Focus: What does it take to become a train driver?

As Auckland’s new city rail link inches closer, drivers are being trained up for the job.

Focus: High school student launches LGBT essay competition

Crystal Sang, a year-12 St Cuthbert's College student, hopes the competition will make it easier for other teens to open up about their sexuality and gender identity.

Complaints including bullying upheld against Fire Service staff

15 Fire and Emergency NZ staff dismissed or discharged for misconduct since 2016.

Focus: The Warehouse Group buys The Appliance Shed

The Group took over the assets of The Appliance Shed earlier in the month and will change the name of its four Auckland stores to Noel Leeming Clearance Centres, and convert one to a Torpedo7 store.

Contest to raise understanding of LGBTI youths

Principal says school unaware, but thinks contest is a fantastic idea

Focus: David Cerven did not intend to be shot by police in Myers Park, coroner findings have revealed

David Cerven, who was fatally shot by police in an Auckland park in 2015, did not intentionally invoke police to use lethal force to end his life, Coroner Katharine Greig’s findings have revealed.

Focus: Auckland's lost heritage - campaigner speaks out, council defends

An Auckland heritage building consultant says the city is fast losing much of its history.

Wellington Airport's new air traffic control tower

Wellington Airport's new air traffic control tower, dubbed the Leaning Tower of Rongotai. / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Robots to fix power outage faults

Robots will soon be able help Kiwi’s living rurally to restore power more quickly and efficiently.

Wall-E robots roll out to light up rural lives

Massey University and Transpower's 5 year plan is finally coming to life electronically.

Focus: Leopard seal visits Te Atatu Peninsula

A visiting Leopard seal entertains the locals at Te Atatu Peninsula. / Video by Michael Craig

Focus: Jami-Lee Ross sectioned and hospitalised for mental health issues

National MP Jami-Lee Ross has been sectioned and hospitalised for mental health issues in Auckland.

Aucklanders lash out at QV over housing valuations

Numerous Aucklanders have been left frustrated by their experiences with Quotable Value.

The 104 kilometres that could plunge Europe into war

As wider cracks open in the Western alliance, European leaders fear a Russian attack.

Focus: Armistice commemorated at Auckland War Memorial Museum

A month-long commemoration to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting on the Western Front during WW1 was opened to the public on the weekend at Auckland War Memorial Museum.