Emergency services were called to Fernhill Road at about 3am to a person injured at the bottom of some stairs - they died at the scene.

The death is not suspicious.

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New Zealand may not be on track to hit it's 2025 Smokefree goal of under five percent, with the national smoking rate not budging this year 12:37

Law and Order:
The first arrest in the capital under the new gang patch ban 11:57

Law and Order:
An Auckland chief executive, accused of bashing a pensioner during an alleged road rage attack, involving a luxury sports car, has been granted interim name suppression 11:57

Tennis:
Australia's hopes of returning to the Davis Cup tennis final are over after a 2-nil semifinal loss to Italy in Malaga 11:36

International:
First time flying with a baby? How to prepare for a long-haul flight 11:16

Soccer:
Manchester City are facing a fifth consecutive football loss - they're currently 3-nil down against Tottenham at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League 11:07

Law and Order:
Two trials in Hong Kong courts unveil cost of speaking out against Beijing 10:56

Business:
Warnings of missed opportunities ahead of next year's Companies Act reforms 10:46

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