Car on back of tow truck bursts into flames on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
One northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.
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Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
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Thousands asked to come to perform ka mate for a new haka record
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Police quash speculation about progress in Breanna Muriwai case
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Kamala Harris is a 'brat'; The politician has become a viral sensation
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Travis Scott is coming to New Zealand
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Ground-breaking NZ cancer therapy trial hits ‘exciting’ new milestone
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