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A helicopter was called to put out one of the fires.

Gusts up to 80km/h may affect those crossing the bridge during the afternoon peak.

Aiden Lau was in a coma for a month and had to relearn how to walk after being hit by car.

A truck breakdown on one holiday highway has now been cleared, but congestion remains.

The school said attendance rates were 'not where they need to be'.

No ash has been detected at the volcanic island for two months.

Son's death 'absolutely senseless and incomprehensible', mother says.

Political satirist met his comedic match after being stopped for speeding on airport run.

A cold front is forecast to bring snow to high country areas, and rain elsewhere.

The man died in Auckland despite the efforts of a local business owner and passersby.

Police said support was being provided to both families.

Karina Atkins has applied for 331 jobs since she was laid off last year.

Kiwis chomped through 103m buns, muffins and bagels at Maccas last year.

Kiwi nurse used on-board Wi-Fi to send video to her kids 'just in case' amid scary ordeal.

A firearm was allegedly taken from a nearby store just before the incident, police said.

The case comes after an Ōrewa College student was confirmed to have the illness yesterday.

Jo Galer's smalls have won a big audience around the world.

Heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the North Island's upper east coast.

Dawn Bason paid $5000 towards the debt before her sentencing in New Plymouth.

School forced to revive old Covid-19 plan amid a large flu outbreak across the country.

The 36-year-old's leg was amputated after her influenza A infection led to sepsis.

South Auckland Tupperware addict Tina Hunter owns more than 500 pieces.

The TV personality was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in April.

The officer was hit by a fleeing driver while laying road spikes near Palmerston North.

Cop who shot dead armed man would've been guided by their training, Lance Burdett says.

Charges laid include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and stalking.

Doctors say medical misinformation put the youngster at risk of death.

One schoolboy cyclist was critically injured after he was allegedly struck from behind.

Jason Paris led One NZ for eight years before announcing last month he was stepping down.

The complainant received a threatening email after Plunket told listeners the man's name.

Vaping was reported in half of sudden infant deaths involving bed-sharing.