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Firefighters working at blaze in West Auckland home
Firefighters in West Auckland have been battling a blaze in a Glen Eden home.

Cabling work under way for CCTV upgrade
Stage one of a long-awaited project to upgrade the video-surveillance camera network in Invercargill and Bluff has begun.

Boost for potential buyers as ANZ may waive one of its fees - broker
Brokers say it's a sign competition seems to be heating up for mortgage business.

Kiwi Garth Barfoot, 88, completes New York marathon
It defeated him in 2023 but octogenarian Garth Barfoot was determined to finish this year's New York marathon.

How a lucky Melbourne Cup punter turned $100 into $3.2 million
Imagine winning $780,000, then realising it was a mistake and you’d actually won four times that much.

Freight truck rolls off State Highway 1 in Marlborough
The driver of a freight truck has escaped serious injury after the vehicle rolled onto its side.

Large machete used in Rotorua gas station robbery
Three youths were arrested and face charges of aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

US election live: Polls in pivotal states close as results come in
The first projections are in as more polls close, while queues to vote are stretching for hours.

Police dog, quick callers lead to three arrests after robbery
Three youth have been arrested after police say a tracking dog followed their scent after an armed robbery at a petrol station.

Mistletoe Market moves to Pollard Park for family fun day
Held in central Blenheim since Muldoon was prime minister, the big move across town will bring “more of a family feel” to the market.

Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says
Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian email domains, were directed at polling locations in four battleground states of the US election.

Gartner: Strategies for new CFOs to succeed in their first 100 days
New CFOs face critical challenges in their first months, with a structured onboarding process essential for success, according to Gartner’s Michelle Carlsen.

Oracle New Zealand reports solid financial performance for FY 2024
Oracle New Zealand has reported stable growth for FY 2024, revealing increased revenue and a healthy profit margin amid challenging market conditions.

Six years on from 'Sandpaper-gate', Warner to captain BBL team
David Warner's life ban from leadership roles in Australian cricket was lifted last month.

Black smokes pours out of West Auckland home
Fire crews said the fire was well involved when they arrived at the Glen Eden property

Deficit and debt mar Nelson council’s year
The city’s annual report said the unfavourable financial results are largely the result of storm recovery and other rising costs, but there were some victories for the council regardless.

New Zealand’s only female Olympic Games track medallist dies
Christchurch athlete Marise Chamberlain blazed a trail for women’s middle distance runners and set a swag of world records.

Seilala Mapusua joins Moana Pasifika coaching team for upcoming Super Rugby seasons
Moana Pasifika head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga said his rugby knowledge and attention to detail will be of huge benefit to the players and the team.

Manchester City humiliated by incoming Manchester United boss in Portugal
European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City both suffered big defeats in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Green waste fire send thick smoke acorss in central Auckland
Fire officials say the smoke is from a controlled burn and there is no risk.