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Rising from the ashes: Pakūranga's Pita House reopens 10 months after fire
Syrian brothers opened the business about 25 years ago in Pakūranga, East Auckland.
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'People are trying to sleep': Police urge league fans to celebrate within reasonable hours
Police are pleased with overall behaviour, but urge fans to celebrate safely.
Three New Zealanders a week dying from accidental drug overdose
Opioids featured in 41.5% of overdose cases from 2016 to 2025.
Mystery surrounds who will move into Niue Govt's new $2.2m property
An Auckland representative is due to move into the home, but who will that be?
'They've won everything': How a rugby school became a debating powerhouse
The school has a new breed of champions – led by a teacher with a famous literary name.
Greens announce plans for Auckland to Wellington overnight rail service
The party also wants a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin.
Niuean Government buys $2.2m luxury property in Auckland as 'strategic asset'
'Niue does not need two houses in New Zealand' - Niuean community leader.
Sixty tonnes of donations a month: Inside Auckland's mega op-shop
Some people are addicted to the high-turnover shop and visit it several times daily
Fiji HIV crisis: The dangerous ‘bluetoothing’ trend driving the epidemic
Fiji has declared an HIV national emergency, with one in 60 people infected.
Kiwi in Samoa charged in relation to gang-hit murder in Vietnam
Lorenzo Lemalu, 24, was shot and killed in a suspected gang-hit while in Vietnam in May.
'One of the worst in the world': HIV crisis in Fiji before school holidays
The New Zealand Government's SafeTravel site warns healthcare in Fiji has limitations.
Lights, drones, action: Livestreaming of NZ funerals now ‘standard expectation’
Premium funeral broadcasts can cost $6000+ including multiple cameras and projectors.
'Heartbreaking': Arts organisation loses main funding source after 40 years
Creative New Zealand has defended its decision.
'We were not protected': Anna Paquin mourns Hayden Panettiere – and slams Hollywood
The Kiwi actress calls out the film industry for its mistreatment of child acting stars.
Large annual music awards in 'survival mode' seeking $10 public donations
Organisers say this year's ceremony is not at risk, but its future format is under review.
Watch: Kim Dotcom's first major interview since stroke shows speech heavily impacted
The internet mogul has worked hard at rehabilitation since his life-changing 2024 stroke.
'Flush less': Urgent conserve water notice issued for Far North residents
Contractors are working to repair the damage by late this afternoon.
Watch: Worker bravely confronts half-naked man at petrol station
Dramatic footage shows the man crashing into a car at a petrol station.
Mum bathes cancer-stricken son in tub due to mouldy hospital bathrooms
Woman reveals photos of mould in a shower at Starship children's hospital's oncology ward.
Kiwi escapee found after almost a week on the run in Tonga
The 34yo was one of three men who escaped Tonga's main police station in Nuku'alofa.
Reward offered for recapture of Tongan-Kiwi prison escapee
A TOP$5000 reward has been offered for the recapture of New Zealand-Tongan Liuaki Vi, 34.
'Seventh surgery': Family of tot thrown into crocodile pit reveal injuries
The family said initially they weren't sure whether the 3-year-old would survive.
'Unethical': Doctors reject Govt's stalled puberty blockers ban
NZ Medical Journal report says a blanket ban would harm young gender-diverse people.
'Staggering': Cutting teens' social media use can reduce depression, study finds
Eleven out of every 100 young girls with high social media use had worse mental health.
Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan pride to Disney’s Moana world premiere
Disney's live-action Moana is out in cinemas this week.
'It can't bring back a life, but will save lives': Tragic crash leads to change
Old median barriers on SH1, known as legacy barriers, were installed in the late 1990s.
Samoans worldwide celebrate Auckland chef: 'He's everybody's cousin now'
Henry Onesemo is the owner and executive chef of Tala restaurant in Parnell.
'It brings me joy': Why I'm narrating NZ's first Samoan Bible for the blind
Vaimoana Mase's labour of love will take several more years.
Want to live like a Prime Minister? Ardern selling Auckland home after Oz move
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's Sandringham home is up for sale.
People urged not to fall for latest bank card letterbox scam
People are urged to check in with elderly family members about the latest bank card scam.
Watch: Couple say staff soothed their pregnancy worries - then their baby died
The young couple lost their baby at 37 weeks. Te Whatu Ora has launched a review.
Man hospitalised with rare infection after Cook Islands holiday
The feverish 68-year-old was admitted with blistering and pain in both legs.