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    An out of service Auckland Transport bus went up in flame in Birkdale on the North Shore this morning

    An out of service Auckland Transport bus went up in flame in Birkdale on the North Shore this morning


    Fire and Emergency sent two trucks.

    Auckland Transport says no passengers were on the diesel-powered bus, when staff noticed smoke coming from the engine.

    Video shows plumes of smoke rising from the bus, with visible flames at its rear.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    The Warriors are desperate for a win but the New Zealand side's coach is on guard ahead of a visit from the giant-killers of this year's NRL in Auckland tonight 21:57

    Law and Order:
    Two people have been injured and several arrested following an assault in Auckland's Massey this evening 21:17

    International:
    Why is there a stoush over the Pacific's top meeting next month? 19:27

    Health & Safety:
    Health New Zealand's changing up hospital cafe menus in the name of a good diet 18:57

    Netball:
    The Queensland Firebirds coach sees Silver Fern Kelly Jackson as a potential mentor for fellow defenders, Aussies Ruby Bakewell-Doran and Isabelle Shearer, after joining the Super Netball side for next year 18:37

    Business:
    Grocery shopping keeps getting dearer and dearer for Kiwis 18:07

    Business:
    Rail Minister Winston Peters is disputing the reported final cost of dumping the mega-ferries project - of 671-million-dollars 17:47

    Rugby League:
    Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists they're on guard as they prepare for a visit tonight from the giant-killers of this year's NRL 17:27

    Law and Order:
    The Supreme Court has declined to release an autistic man from secure mental health care - where he's been for nearly 20 years 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston has filled her home with crystals to banish negative "nerves" from the mansion 16:42


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