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Supermarket sign catches fire while customers were in store
A supermarket on Auckland's North Shore has had to be evacuated after a fire this evening.

Logging truck driver who died in Tasman crash identified
The truck rolled on Wairoa Gorge Rd on July 3, and the man could not be revived at the scene.

New Plymouth videographer Daniel Nganeko dies after assault outside rugby club
'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'

What you need to know about Wednesday’s nurses strike
Acute and emergency services will still be provided during the industrial action.

Porirua park dirt bike crash survivor urges action on illegal riding
The victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.

Repeat sex offender Michael Buck receives home detention for child abuse
Michael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.

A ‘remarkable journey’: Tributes roll in for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill International confirmed Sir Michael Hill had passed aged 86.

Graham Bloxham drops out of Wellington mayoral race
Graham Bloxham says he can do a much better job outside of council.

Homeless situation in Auckland now at 'crisis' point - council committee
Outreach teams in the city recorded a 90 percent increase in people sleeping rough since September.

The vibe vulnerability
This is what all the smart hackers are doing right now and I'm just waiting for the first reported instance of a wicked vibe-vulnerability being reported.

City to honour Osbourne with cortege procession
Fans will get a chance to say farewell to the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, his family says.

'It takes a toll on people' - long-term mental health support needed for flood victims
People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.

Heavy rain falls on Tasman again: 'We're definitely over it'
Tasman residents who have spent the last month in clean up mode have been hoping today's rain doesn't cause the same devastation seen in recent weeks.

Auckland supermarket sign goes up in flames
Emergency services were called to New World Browns Bay at 7.43pm after receiving an activation alarm.

Former Gloriavale women say they were groped, kissed by leader Howard Temple
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges of sexual assault and doing an indecent act.

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