Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.

Two firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.

A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald

Flooding on Ross Rd in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Video / Kathy Wallace

Kerikeri River at full spate after wet weather. Video / Ian Johnston

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Diagnosed at 45 with stage 4 cancer, Jackie Robertson wants earlier bowel screening — and a better chance for others. Video \ Jason Dorday

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Mourners turn out in huge numbers for Pope Francis. Fatal crash in Rotorua. Kremlin, US peace talks 'constructive'. Video / NZ Herald

Now based in Las Vegas, Kiwi comic Sam Wills is heading home for a special anniversary show.

Two firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.

A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald