Timelapse video shows the extent of the huge blaze, which has been burning for hours.

The winning tickets were bought in Auckland and Christchurch.

REVIEW: The movie that restored Disney's fortunes is an endearing and enduring classic.

Peter Burling gives a reminder of his class with stunning start, but Kiwis' hopes of $1.48m payday are dashed across the ditch.

Visiting Matamata rider Craig Grylls had a day to remember on Saturday when he won the two feature races on the card at Awapuni, albeit in contrasting fashion.

REVIEW: With as much emphasis placed on the characters and emotional drama as the sci-fi elements, this is a show that is easy to get hooked on.

After missing selection for the Tokyo Olympics, the sprinter has finished the year on a high with a blistering 11.27s win in Auckland.

Dr Ayesha Verrall has moved quickly in her first year in Cabinet, announcing major policy decisions that she hopes will save lives.

Police say they responded to a report of loud bangs heard at an address in New Brighton at 10am.

St John is asking staff in the South Island to fly to Auckland to cover the shortage.

Two teenagers are in a critical condition in Dunedin Hospital after a fiery, high-speed collision in Invercargill in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Superb all-round performance from the 19-year-old gets her side on the board in the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield.

Councillor Efeso Collins calls for "immediate" vaccine roll-out to Māori and Pacific children after a boy with Covid died in Counties Manukau.

The former Black Cap took career-best figures of 5-19 as the Central Stags walloped the Otago Volts in the Super Smash.

NZ-founded company Hawaiki awarded contract by Chile to help with cable's design.

Stuff's own Olivia Shivas nabbed the supreme award in this year's Attitude Awards.

REVIEW: While it will likely keep under-eights enthralled, for most adults, the mix of pratfalls and scatological humour will be an endurance test.

The 18-year-old is already being talked about as a potential Football Fern.

Dan Shamir's men dust themselves off after 'disheartening' defeat at Illawarra as they head to the defending champs.

A giant bucket drenching anyone nearby is proving to be a popular feature at Palmerston North’s new splash pad.