The protesters are near the top of the building. Two are holding yellow signs saying "This is real climate action." The protesters are in jump suits and have secured themselves using ropes. They have also positioned a solar panel about two metres long on the ledge with them. Police are in attendance. Source: One News

More than 40 fire fighters were required to bring a major fire at an Auckland doctor's surgery under control this morning. A large emergency service response has closed part of New North Rd in Mt Albert after the fire broke out at the Four Kauri Medical Centre about 7.30am. Source: Anna Davis

Eight people, including five university students, have been taken to hospital after two buses collided on Auckland's North Shore this morning. The buses collided on Taharoto Rd near Smales Farm Bus Station in Takapuna about 8.40am.

A hitchhiker hit by a car in Te Puke has been taken to hospital in a serious condition. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion said the 29-year-old Asian woman had been standing on the grass verge when she was struck by the car.

Rudd, 60, pleaded guilty in Tauranga District Court to one charge of threatening to kill, as well as possession of 130 grams of cannabis and 0.7g of methamphetamine - charges he had earlier pleaded not guilty to. Rudd's lawyer comments on the case.

Protesters got together in Wellington to protest McDonald's use of zero hour contracts.