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Search for teen missing since weekend
It is believed Elizabeth, 16, was somewhere in downtown Auckland, possibly in the Karangahape Road area.
Thieves steal lights from Festival of Lights
More than $10,000 worth of lighting and cables has been stolen ahead of the popular festival's opening at Pukekura Park on 21 December.
Watch live: Luxon faces questions over ferry plan
The Prime Minister's comments come a day after the government announced its alternative ferry replacement project, which has been criticised for a lack of specific detail.
30-degree highs for some, 'extreme weather' for others this weekend
Parts of the country are "staring down barrel" of 30-degree temps, while others face the prospect of surface flooding and slips.
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Watch: Luigi Mangione screams arrest is 'truly unjust', led into court
The 26-year-old CEO shooting suspect shouted as he was led into court for a planned extradition hearing.
Second man charged with Lake Horowhenua murder
Robert Nattie Albert, 56, was found dead in a building in Lake Horowhenua's Muaūpoko Park on 17 October.
Teens arrested after car driven into Auckland shopping mall
Police were called to reports of a burglary at Silverdale Mall overnight.
Minister 'relieved' boot camp participants found, despite alleged car theft
The children's minister says she is relieved two youths who were part of the boot camp pilot have been found.
Bird flu: Third shed tests positive, more chickens to be culled
Another 80,000 of the Hillgrove farm's birds will need to be killed - doubling the total number killed.
Elderly woman and child hit with barrel of gun
Police are investigating a number of aggravated burglaries in west Waikato.
What's the weather looking like this weekend?
It's been a sizzling start to summer, and some parts of the country look set to reach 30 degrees on Sunday.
Weather: Restricted fire season spreads as conditions heat up
Almost all of the east coast of Wairapara will be in a restricted fire season from 8am Friday. Audio
Facial recognition reduces harm in supermarkets by 16 percent - study
Over six months, the technology prevented about 100 instances of assault, abuse and disorderly conduct in stores.
Police investigating needles found in food at supermarket
Needles were found in two food products at an Auckland Woolworths. Audio
Search unable to resume for missing climbers on Aoraki
Police say wind conditions have determined it is not safe to fly in the area today to resume the search for three missing climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook.
Mayor doubles down on gaining control of transport planning
Auckland's Mayor says Auckland Transport were not listening to elected councillors.
Thieves posing as tow truck operators stealing cars
Police say they've had "several" reports in recent months of cars being stolen by dodgy tow truck drivers.
'Treating it like playing with Lego': Criticism of Government's plan for fewer trees on farms
The Forestry Owners Association says they're trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist and are using a blunt tool to do so.
'Grave concerns' for missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers
Search teams on Monday found an ice axe and a jacket to belong to the party. Audio
Māori Education Action Plan released
The plan includes a commitment to increasing te reo Māori education for teachers.
Buy now for a well priced EV, industry expert says
The vehicles are selling more cheaply than when the rebate scheme was in place, a motoring editor says. Audio
Missing climbers named, gear found on Aoraki Mount Cook
Climbing gear believed to belong to the three men missing on Aoraki Mount Cook has been found.
Bird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warn
It's important eggs aren't eaten raw - they need to be properly cooked, as part of food safety measures, MPI says.
'Bureaucracy gone mad': Rule change will allow paramedics to attend emergencies
The PRIME responders are the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff when there's no ambulance immediately available. Audio