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Large grass fire in Auckland's Mt Wellington contained
At its peak, six fire trucks and a helicopter were fighting the blaze.

Working hard should be rewarded, not mocked by a National minister
OPINION: Many working people are afraid for their jobs, with forecasts that see unemployment continue to rise well into next year and the Government laying off thousands.

House fire in Christchurch closes street
Four fire trucks were called to battle a blaze in New Brighton on Friday afternoon.

Large grass fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington contained
At its peak, six fire trucks and a helicopter were fighting the blaze.

Controversial Plimmerton Farm project granted resource consent
The Plimmerton Farm development received the green light to be included in the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill last month.

Auckland company director sentenced to nine months home detention for invoice fraud
Colin Fitzgibbon fraudulently produced invoices of $668,393 to mitigate cash flow issues.

Marina: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'
The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

Woman pleads guilty to stabbing taxi driver
A woman charged over the stabbing of a taxi driver in Christchurch last month has pleaded guilty.

Unisys named global leader in ISG 2024 workplace report
Unisys has been named a global leader in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens Future of Work Services Report, achieving 30 leader designations across six regions.

He pehea tonu te kaha o te hau o tenei koanga i Poneke?
Kaore ano kia kino ake nga purekereke hau o te taone nui matua i nga tau o mua - me te 2023 e tae ana ki te 131kph.

Christchurch company director sentenced to nine months home detention for invoice fraud
Colin Fitzgibbon fraudulently produced invoices of $668,393 to mitigate cash flow issues.

�It�s all go down here�: Fire crews battling hot spots on Mt Wellington
A sales manager at a local car dealership said he saw �smoke just billowing out of the top� of the maunga as fire trucks raced to contain the blaze.

Mike King: A timeline of ups and downs in mental health
The former comedian is back in the headlines, this time for making controversial comments about alcohol - but it's not the first time he's ruffled feathers.

Australian-backed Pacific police force an option to quell 'tension' in New Caledonia, Pacific leaders say
Fiji's prime minister says he is willing to personally intervene in New Caledonia's push for independence as the impasse over the way forward for the conflict-ridden French territory continues.

Spark leaders address falling share price at AGM
At its annual meeting on Friday, Spark shareholders have voiced concerns about financial management.

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year
It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

Dunedin council grants liquor licence for suicide prevention event that sparked Mike King's alcohol comments
Dunedin's district licensing committee has granted a special licence for alcohol sales at a fashion show on Saturday that is raising money for a suicide prevention charity.

Otago Regional Council apologises for rates invoice errors
The incorrect invoices related to an Oamaru transport rate and the Leith Flood Protection scheme.