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![World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
The YouTuber dined out at the popular Auckland eatery before heading to Hamilton.
!['Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Cynical': Passengers fume at Jetstar's ’low speed‘ claim after tarmac emergency
A counselling service has been set up for passengers on the affected flight.
![Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.
![Strong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Strong winds, 8m waves and sub-zero temps - what to expect from this week’s weather
Temperatures a tipped to dip to -3C tomorrow. Find out where.
!['Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora
Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.
![Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD
These charges come after the Government’s removal of half-priced public transport.
![Phone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Phone ban in schools begins - will it reduce cyberbullying?
Cellphone use will be banned in schools for students across the country.
!['Little banking bubble': Scam victim slates Ombudsman ruling on full compo claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Little banking bubble': Scam victim slates Ombudsman ruling on full compo claim
The pair accused BNZ of missing crucial 'red flags' regarding a known scam.
![Latam passengers in midair 'free fall' offered a burger but little support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Latam passengers in midair 'free fall' offered a burger but little support
A 68-year-old was left with broken ribs after the horrifying ordeal.
!['Blood streaming down his face': Latam flight drop horror; what pilot told passengers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Blood streaming down his face': Latam flight drop horror; what pilot told passengers
A passenger saw people flying through the air of the cabin when the plane dropped.
![Police search for sports coach after 21-year-old colleague's body found at elite Sydney private school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police search for sports coach after 21-year-old colleague's body found at elite Sydney private school
investigators told local media the scene was “quite confronting” for the first responders.
![Star-studded Matariki event marks NZ's historic new holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Star-studded Matariki event marks NZ's historic new holiday
Matariki is about acknowledging the past, present and future.
![Bottle shop with a twist to open in central Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bottle shop with a twist to open in central Auckland
The Curious AF Bottle Shop is located on Ponsonby Rd and will open on Thursday.
![Unwelcome visitor: Possum's wild night of house havoc after chimney entry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Unwelcome visitor: Possum's wild night of house havoc after chimney entry
The unexpected visitor's 'gifts' were a lot less pleasing than Santa's annual arrival.
![Eden Park sell-out for Super Rugby final a boon for local businesses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Eden Park sell-out for Super Rugby final a boon for local businesses
Hospitality businesses are eagerly anticipating the flood of rugby supporters.
![Watch: 'This is where it gets a bit crazy' - Kiwis warned about sophisticated scam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: 'This is where it gets a bit crazy' - Kiwis warned about sophisticated scam
NZ children's book author Malcolm Clarke has posted a viral video warning of the scam.