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![Meghan Markle's father 'staged photos with paparazzi'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Meghan Markle's father 'staged photos with paparazzi'
Images of Markle's father preparing for wedding were sold for up to $194,000.
![Incident that allegedly sparked Golden State Killer rampage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Incident that allegedly sparked Golden State Killer rampage
Relatives believe the killing was sparked by witnessing his sister being raped.
![Porn star before Prince: Ex-lovers Meghan would rather forget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Porn star before Prince: Ex-lovers Meghan would rather forget
Details have emerged of Meghan Markle's past loves and acquaintances.
![Focus: Teeth whitening trend sparks cancer, dental warnings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Teeth whitening trend sparks cancer, dental warnings
A popular beauty product marketed as a natural tooth whitener could actually damage people's teeth and even cause cancer, a Kiwi dentist warns.
![Teeth whitening trend sparks dental warnings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Teeth whitening trend sparks dental warnings
Why a Kiwi dentist is concerned about people using activated charcoal powder.
![Plans for NZ's first 'plastic-free aisle' at supermarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plans for NZ's first 'plastic-free aisle' at supermarket
The Netherlands has done it. And now Countdown plans to give it a go in its Ponsonby store
![Focus: Plans for a ‘plastic free aisle’ at Countdown supermarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Plans for a ‘plastic free aisle’ at Countdown supermarket
General manager of corporate affairs Kiri Hannifin wants to get rid of unnecessary packaging on fresh produce and have a dedicated plastic free aisle.
![Markle's estranged brother begs to attend wedding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Markle's estranged brother begs to attend wedding
Meghan's brother wrote in a second letter: "it's not too late to send me an invite."
![Tax man chases Watson's firm for $60m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Tax man chases Watson's firm for $60m
Inland Revenue claims Cayman Islands loans-for-shares scheme amounted to avoidance.
![Demand for food in schools surges as winter expenses bite](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Demand for food in schools surges as winter expenses bite
Until we fix housing, the cost of living and raise wages, KidsCan will be needed, CEO says
![Focus: KidsCan distributing more than 1.4 million food items to 718 schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: KidsCan distributing more than 1.4 million food items to 718 schools
KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman says the extra demand has led to the charity's largest ever national food distribution.
![Focus: Are designer labels worth the World?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Are designer labels worth the World?
Why would anyone pay $99 for a t shirt which, it turned out, was materially no different from one sold for a fraction of that price?
![Focus: Text messages between the listing agent and the colleague caught staying in a house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Text messages between the listing agent and the colleague caught staying in a house
An Auckland real estate busted spending the night at a house set to be auctioned the next day has been found guilty of disgraceful conduct.
![Auckland agent slept at home up for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland agent slept at home up for sale
Auckland real estate agent busted sleeping at a house set to be auctioned.
![Focus: Boss accused of hiring Black Power to threaten staff has fines slashed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Boss accused of hiring Black Power to threaten staff has fines slashed
A judge has slashed the fine for an Auckland clothing company boss who arranged for two former workers to be threatened during a wage fight.
![Focus: Lockdowns lifted at King's College and Otahuhu College after armed police swarm area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Lockdowns lifted at King's College and Otahuhu College after armed police swarm area
A fleeing offender has been arrested after they were found hiding in a school hallway during an incident which saw two schools placed into lockdown and armed police swarm the area.
![Focus: Gas leak remains unexplained after two evacuations at Auckland building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Gas leak remains unexplained after two evacuations at Auckland building
13 people were taken to hospital and more than 50 people assessed by paramedics.
!['One of the hardest things a human being can do'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'One of the hardest things a human being can do'
Dr Mark Friedericksen describes horror days on the job dealing with car crash victims.
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Waikato-Tainui gives $100,000 to KidsCan
Waikato-Tainui is giving $100,000 to children's charity KidsCan.
![Focus: Tainui is giving $100,000 towards KidsCan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Tainui is giving $100,000 towards KidsCan
The deal between KidsCan and Waikato-Tainui will see food and healthcare delivered to 23 Waikato and south Auckland schools.
![Focus: ‘Telling a family their loved one died in car crash is the hardest’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: ‘Telling a family their loved one died in car crash is the hardest’
Emergency Medicines Specialist Dr Mark Friedericksen describes ‘emotionally charged’ days on the job dealing with car crash victims.
![Focus: A friendly reminder about Mother's Day from Julian Dennison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: A friendly reminder about Mother's Day from Julian Dennison
Don't forget your Mums! Deadpool 2 star Julian Dennison has this message to Kiwis.
![Concern Kiwis priced out of NZ holiday hot spots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Concern Kiwis priced out of NZ holiday hot spots
Kelvin Davis says overseas visitors still will pay for good facilities including toilets
![Focus: Eight taken to hospital after gas leak in Auckland building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Eight taken to hospital after gas leak in Auckland building
Five people have been taken to hospital and 50 more are being assessed after a gas leak at a building in downtown Auckland.
!['Zombies' stagger out of Auckland CBD building after gas leak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Zombies' stagger out of Auckland CBD building after gas leak
Twelve people were hospitalised and 100 building occupants needed to be checked.
![Focus: Fog, limited Britomart trains running and truck crash causing commuter chaos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: Fog, limited Britomart trains running and truck crash causing commuter chaos
Fog restrictions remain in place at Auckland Airport as almost 60 regional flights have either been cancelled or delayed, while limited train services running at Britomart.
![Live: Heavy fog grounds 78 flights as restrictions lifted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Live: Heavy fog grounds 78 flights as restrictions lifted
Auckland Transport has advised that Britomart Train Station is now partially open.
!['Horrible look on their faces as you pull them out of the car'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Horrible look on their faces as you pull them out of the car'
Paramedic says it's clear from faces of crash victims they didn't expect what happened.
![Focus: ‘That horrible look on their faces as you pull them out of the car’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: ‘That horrible look on their faces as you pull them out of the car’
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust chief paramedic Karl Taylor says it’s clear from those he’s seen killed in car crashes they ‘didn’t know it was going to happen’.