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Auckland welcomes world's longest direct flight, linking China and South America
A new China Eastern Airlines route linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires touched down in Auckland on Thursday.
Rocket Lab, Sky TV’s Sophie Moloney, Carmel Fisher big winners at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards
Plus: NZME's Fran O'Sullivan honoured for her services to the awards.
Kmart cancels recalls for three coloured sand products caught up in scare
Tests confirmed no asbestos in the three items, but recalls remain in place for other Kmart sand products.
Watch: Take a walk through Auckland's Franklin Road Christmas light show
Join us for a tour of one of the country's most popular neighbourhood light displays.
A batch of Tom & Luke's Low Carb Snacka Balls was recalled after plastic was found inside
NZFS said specific batches of Tom & Luke's Low Carb Snacka Balls have been recalled due to the possible presence of hard plastic.
IKEA Auckland opening: Predicted traffic chaos fails to eventuate as first shoppers visit
The IKEA stampede and traffic jams failed to eventuate this morning, but it seems shoppers might have been waiting until later in the day.
Principal says school not to blame for mouldy lunches as authorities review footage
Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows says the footage shows the school was not at fault but Food Safety officials disagree
Scammer activity on the rise ahead of Christmas period, police say
The golden rule with Facebook Marketplace is: "if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is."
Kmart cancels recall for three magic sand products after tests find no asbestos
MBIE is urging people who followed the recall to seek remedial costs from Kmart.
Hamilton armed robber Hone Daniels claimed he was doing his laundry, not robbing a pub
A judge, sentencing Hone Daniels after a jury found him guilty of the Hamilton robbery, has even labelled it as "entertaining".
Bay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash
Three people suffered serious injuries in the incident.
Korean War heritage 16th Field Regiment marks 75 years
The 16th Field Regiment has since served around the world, and veterans of many conflicts and their families marked its anniversary at Linton on Thursday.
Three seriously injured after two-car crash on State Highway 35 in Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.50pm.
New Zealand Food Safety recalls Tom & Luke Snackaballs over presence of hard plastic
Three flavours of the snack balls have been recalled by NZ Food Safety.
Manukau Institute of Technology childcare centre to shut, parents in lurch and jobs at risk
A petition is nearing 1000 signatures as families plead for the centre to stay open.
Hamilton armed robber Hone Daniels claimed he was doing his laundry, not robbing a pub
Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint.
Paid firefighters refuse to call off strikes despite pressure from FENZ
The Employment Relations Authority is referring Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighters' Union to facilitation.
Christchurch police using helicopter to tackle rising youth crime after Opawa dairy owner stabbed
A 14-year-old was arrested after an Opawa dairy owner was stabbed during a robbery on Tuesday.
Māori Party expulsion: Judge reserves decision as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenges ouster in court
The decision on the Māori Party's move is set to be made public tomorrow afternoon.
MPs’ Spotify Wrapped: Luxon loves Zach Bryan, Bishop backs Aussie rock band, Labour MP’s passion for the Pacific
Other top artists for politicians include Shania Twain, Stan Walker and The Superjesus.
