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Fire crews in Auckland's CBD have managed to contain a fire which started in the basement of a building on Queen Street

8 December 2025

Fire crews in Auckland's CBD have managed to contain a fire which started in the basement of a building on Queen Street

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Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe
	8 Dec: Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe... more

Auckland Police have charged a second 21-year-old with murder - over a man's death in Mount Wellington on Friday
	8 Dec: Auckland Police have charged a second 21-year-old with murder - over a man's death in Mount Wellington on Friday... more

New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter is thrilled with his team's courage and grit heading into the second test against the West Indies
	8 Dec: New Zealand cricket coach Rob Walter is thrilled with his team's courage and grit heading into the second test against the West Indies... more

More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks
	8 Dec: The boom in women’s strength training has also led to an increase in steroid use. There are ways to turn this trend around, though.... more

Wellington's 24-7 Police Maritime Unit could officially be a thing of the past
	8 Dec: Wellington's 24-7 Police Maritime Unit could officially be a thing of the past... more

Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today
	8 Dec: Children from a Christchurch daycare where some were burnt by chemicals accidentally put on a waterslide - are back at the centre today... more

Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition
	8 Dec: Otago Police say a man accused of lighting a Mosgiel shed fire was found with multiple unlicensed firearms and 150 rounds of ammunition... more

The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history
	8 Dec: The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history... more

An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers
	8 Dec: An early Christmas present for West Coast Department of Conservation rangers... more

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Most Popular Recent National News

17 Nov: Police aren't seeking further information from the public after a fatal Manawatu house fire on Saturday, in Sanson ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

19 Nov: Auckland's St Kentigern College has revealed what led to a blaze in one of its classroom buildings this afternoon ++++++++++++++++++++++++

18 Nov: Post-mortems are being carried out, following the house fire in Sanson on Saturday +++++++++++++++++++++

22 Nov: Manawatu Police have confirmed the names of the three children who died in a housefire in Sanson last weekend, and their father ++++++++++++++++++

19 Nov: A structure fire's broken out at Auckland's Saint Kentigern College - in Pakuranga +++++++++++++++++

19 Nov: Police are working towards determining how three young children died, following a house fire in Manawatu's Sanson on Saturday +++++++++++++++++

12 Nov: The man hunt continues for the person responsible for a shooting in the Christchurch suburb of Wainoni +++++++++++++++++

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8 Dec: 24,000 sign petition calling for immediate reinstatement of school te tiriti o waitangi obligations (RadioNZ)

8 Dec: Government still has the numbers to stay in power in new poll (RadioNZ)

8 Dec: Firefighters battle another blaze at tongariro national park (RadioNZ)

8 Dec: Fire reported in tongariro national park near site of november blaze (Stuff.co.nz)

8 Dec: Wellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026 (RadioNZ)

8 Dec: Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in sydney (RadioNZ)

8 Dec: ‘sick of waiting’: wellington to ditch snapper cards (Stuff.co.nz)

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Today's News

Entertainment:
Millie Bobby Brown "of course" felt safe with David Harbour 21:20

Auckland:
Fire crews in Auckland's CBD have managed to contain a fire which started in the basement of a building on Queen Street 21:17

Entertainment:
Dick Van Dyke "probably neglected" his children when they were young 20:50

International:
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors in historic first 20:37

Entertainment:
Prince William has sought to "bring comfort" to the families of seriously ill children from Gaza 20:20

Entertainment:
Kelly Osbourne has shared her heartbreak about her first Christmas without late father Ozzy 19:50

Entertainment:
Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz "felt great" after completing a worm and parasite cleanse. 19:20

Law and Order:
Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe 19:07

International:
Should you go screen-free after giving birth? These mums share their stories 19:07

Environment:
Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires 18:57

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