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Hoarder's house catches fire in Blenheim
The fire was 'a lot more complicated' because the house belonged to a hoarder, FENZ says.

Horder's house catches fire in Blenheim
The fire was 'a lot more complicated' because the house belonged to a hoarder, FENZ says.

Pedestrian dead after crash in Pukete
Police said they were called to the crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Church Road at around 9:45pm.

Snow, gale winds and heavy rain lash country as spring blast moves north
It’s a snowy, rainy and windy start to the school holidays as a fast moving front makes its way up the country.

Radio 2 presenter to take on 'greatest ever distance' in Children in Need challenge
Owain Wyn Evans will cycle almost 400 miles, setting off from Glasgow and finishing in Cardiff.

Native bird hospital short on funds despite government cash injection
BirdCare Aotearoa is one of the six facilities involved in the Government's bird flu surveillance.

Where did the nickname 'Chippy' come from?: A road trip with Chris Hipkins
The Labour party leader opens up about his childhood road trips, DIY projects and what he wants his legacy to be in the latest episode of Power Steering.

England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns
Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob
Hundreds of people join Bernard Gilbert as he leads a dance in Worcester city centre.

Mystery of concrete ring 'solved after 30 years'
The concrete ring on the Suffolk coast has baffled people since 1993.

Judge asks Orange Order to postpone Drumcree parade as she urges parties to 'step back from the abyss'
Residents have applied to the High Court in Belfast to overturn the decision to allow a planned Orange Order parade on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.

British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens
Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.

‘It would be wrong’: Ireland goalkeeper boycotts Israel clash
Gavin Bazunu leaves the squad ahead of two controversial UEFA Nations League matches.

Live: Election campaign kicks off with National and Labour launches
The election campaign begins in earnest today as the two major parties gather in Auckland,

National and Labour launch election 2026 campaigns
Launches today in Auckland for National and Labour's campaigns set the scene for the next six weeks in what looks to be a knife-edge election.

USA make small dent in Internationals’ lead at the Presidents Cup
Kiwi Ryan Fox sat out the morning session but is back for the foursomes.

Team New Zealand hang tough after another dramatic day in Naples
The Kiwis are nicely poised ahead of the final day of racing.

England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try
England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.

Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age
Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says
The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone
Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.