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Collecting undersized shellfish still most common breach on Auckland coastlines
The Government imposed a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rock pools in several areas around Auckland's coastlines.

Kerikeri teenager in court after shed and café fire near historic Kemp House
The blaze, on the night of 4 September, razed a storage shed and spread to the Honey House Café at Kerikeri Basin.

From Benadryl Cucumberpatch to Gary Monster Truck: The weirdest pet names Kiwis are choosing
New Zealand’s pets are answering to names such as Benadryl Cucumberpatch, Gary Monster Truck, Rag Dolly Parton and Fishtopher Fingerston.

Tairawhiti floods: 'That paddock's usually just underwater now'
Seven months after the East Cape was hammered by a destructive summer storm, regular flooding is blocking driveways and submerging fields.

Man killed in house fire should have been safe in own home, police say as pair found guilty of manslaughter
Ian Moller, 82, died in hospital four days after the flat he lived in was set alight following a spate of arson attacks.

'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.

Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

Watch: Why Harry and Meghan's security in the UK to be reviewed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.

From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.

UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?

Family and Christchurch police appeal for missing Hoon Hay woman
Christchurch police want help from the public to find a Hoon Hay woman who has not returned from a routine walk.

Family ‘extremely worried’ after Christchurch woman fails to return from daily morning walk
Police are appealing for information to help locate Stacey, who was reported missing in Hoon Hay on Monday.

Curious about driverless cars? Tesla’s Cybercab is coming to town
Driverless Tesla Cybercab to hit Auckland next year, but don't expect to see it on the road.

Auckland mayor tells local government minister to 'butt out' of his council's democratic processes
Simon Watts announced that Houkura would be included in legislation taking away the voting rights of non-elected members of council committees.

Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre
Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.

The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.

I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.