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Evacuations in Mahia as fire rages, police warn: be ready to go
A fire has forced evacuations in the seaside community of Mahia, and anyone remaining in the township is being warned to be ready to leave and to alert others in the community.

Fire in Mahia, residents advised to stay away
Emergency services are on the scene and some neighbours are evacuating from the Maungawhio Drive area.

Live: Matatu v Blues - Super Rugby Aupiki
Follow live coverage of the Super Rugby Aupiki game between the Matatu and Blues in Nelson.

Driver dead after crashing into building
A driver whose vehicle hit a building in Howick on Friday has died.

'Worst thing they've ever seen:' Man sentenced over killing thousands of eels
It was estimated over 4000 eels were killed.

Police to crack down on spectators as well as drivers at Manawatu car event
Police believe an event planned for the Manawatu area this weekend will be a "gathering of antisocial vehicle users".

How to get into secret yacht clubs around the world
Entry costs less than $1000 for more than 50 clubs worldwide.

Wellington's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
From the most expensive to the cheapest - the top and bottom streets of the Wellington region differ by $2.2 million.

Man fatally stabbed near Kaikohe
Emergency services were called to a property on Mangakahia Road, south of the town, just after 9am on Saturday.

Police seek help locating 24-year-old man missing since car crash in Waikato
The man, named only as Joseph, was involved in an accident on Tihoi Road/SH32 on Wednesday and hasn’t been since.

Former Wallabies captain sentenced to prison by French court
Rocky Elsom, who played 75 times for Australia from 2005-11, was sentenced to two years in prison by a French court for misusing corporate assets.

Jojo Moyes: 'Chick lit' is a misogynist label for my books
Classifying all stories about women who find love as 'chick lit' or 'romance' does a disservice to readers and the female experience, bestselling English novelist Jojo Moyes says.

Gene Hackman reportedly left his kids out of will, fortune left to his wife
The actor’s children, now aged in their 60s, were not included in his will, TMZ said.

Luxon says NZ must confront forces that led to mosque attacks on the sixth anniversary
Prime Minister says the country must continue to confront the forces which led to the deadly attacks on 15 March 2019.

Car crashes into house in Canterbury, lands on woman in bed
A witness said the car smashed through a fence and the house’s wall, and landed sideways over the woman’s bed.

Watch: Manly star investigated by NRL over sideline clash with Warriors fans
Chan Kum Tong grabbed one of the supporters by their jersey after they allegedly heckled a Sea Eagles team-mate.

Driver dies after crashing into building in east Auckland
In a separate incident, a serious crash has closed State Highway 6 near Cromwell on Saturday morning.

Thief served 34 trespass notices before arrest
Neighbours allege Danielle Phillips, who has a “significant history of dishonesty offending” stole their hay bales, tomatoes, lawn mower, and even flowers.

Tipene's say 'not us’ after second funeral director charged
Police arrested an Auckland funeral director on Friday, the second as part of an ongoing investigation.

End of gangsters’ paradise as cops target bling
When the wife finds the flash car and house seized by the courts, it can be worse than a lag in prison for a gangster, says a top cop.

Surf Lifesaving urges caution as paid surf lifeguard patrols finish this week
Paid surf lifeguards, who patrol beaches on weekdays from November to March, finished up on Friday.