Firefighters battle blaze at the Onehunga waste facility
Dozens of firefighters were called to the Pikes Point transfer station following a fire in a waste storage facility.
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An unusually early harvest is being welcomed by growers.
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Firefighters were called to Captain Springs Rd at 4.20am.
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Morning quiz: What is the official language of Greenland?
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Letters: National’s evidence-based promises unravel
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Waitangi: It’s all about weaving the song and dance
Goodwill, singing and even dancing have broken out at Waitangi.
Opinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unity
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Editorial: Auckland Council should run ruler over Western Springs decision
Editorial: Fans of Western Springs are nothing if not passionate.
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'We are just hoping': Missing jetskier had made multiple trips across Cook Strait
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Police investigating ‘unexplained’ sudden death in South Auckland
Emergency services were called to Matawaka Lane about 6.30pm.
Remains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forest
The woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.
'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teen
Police stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.
‘Why should we apologise?’: Ponsonby eatery reacts to food poisoning claims
A family reported severe food poisoning after dining on January 28.
Liz Gunn lobbies high court judge to toss airport assault conviction
A District Court judge said her actions were 'hostile' and not socially acceptable.
Day two at Waitangi
The Kīngitanga is officially welcomed to the Waitangi grounds and Labour MPs keep up with waka-paddling traditions. Video / Alyse Wright
Police hunting armed assailant after man critically hurt in North Shore stabbing
Armed police have blocked off a road as they respond to the incident.
‘Utterly unacceptable’: Luxon lashes banks over withdrawal of lending to petrol stations
The Prime Minister has attacked the banks over retrenching from fossil fuels.
Law Society president cleared after five months on leave during conduct inquiry
NZ Law Society president Frazer Barton will return to work tomorrow.
Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground
VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.
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Marama Davidson on the Government's treatment of public housing
Green party co-leader Marama Davidson said "housing is a human right and a core public good, but this government is treating it as a game of Monopoly." Video / Alyse Wright