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Cop cars, fire engines respond to 'incident' in Westgate
Police have been contacted for comment.

Fishing company Sanford doubles half year profit to $34m
The result comes off the back of good returns for Sanford's salmon farming operation.

Privileges Committee report on Te Pati Maori's haka to be debated, voted on next Tuesday
The Privileges Committee report on Te Pati Maori's haka last year will be debated and voted on next Tuesday.

Haumoana: Vandal fells nikau tree at heart of public picnic artwork
Artist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.

Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory: The tricky balance for the Black Knights
A home and away series always involves extra complications and intrigue.

Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks dies at age 37
Hendricks played 12 tests for his country, including one against the All Blacks in 2014

Police seeking information after suspicious house fire on West Coast
Police are looking for any footage from the Cobden area leading up to the blaze.

New app makes loan agreements easier and cheaper
Drawing up a house deposit loan agreement from the bank of mum and dad has become easier with a New Zealand developed app launched only a few months ago.

New mothers embracing Ayurvedic remedies
Some women in the Indian community are turning to Ayurvedic postnatal care after childbirth.

Reddit founder Ohanian buys Ł20m stake in Chelsea women
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian has bought a Ł20 million stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea.

Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war
Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.

The Papers: Jails 'on brink' and 'stalling' post-Brexit talks with Brussels
Government plans to ease pressure on overcrowded prisons feature on several of Thursday's front pages.

Former Springboks wing Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37
Cornal Hendricks scored against the All Blacks in a tight 2014 test in Wellington.

Food prices rise at fastest rate in more than a year
The price of butter increased 65 percent, cheese was up 24 percent, and milk 15 percent.

Ram raid extensively damages Temuka service station, police hunting for pair
The vehicle was later located abandoned, police say.

Hotel chain Accor to manage Wairakei Resort Taupo, plans renovations and rebrand
The company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners.

‘Ill-judged’ shooting hoax triggered lockdowns
Three Nelson schools went into lockdown after one received an email threatening to “shoot the school”, but it was sent by a student as a hoax, the principal says.

The USA... too big for their boots?
It's a saying that's seldom used these days but I think it is perfect for the situation described in today's column.

Labour’s Chris Hipkins admits question that led to Brooke van Velden c-bomb was ‘mistake’
'I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.

Auditor-General blasts Oranga Tamariki contracting process after concerns raised
“The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known."

Auditor-General releases scathing report on Oranga Tamariki
The Office of the Auditor-General said last year it would investigate the procurement and contract management practices of Oranga Tamariki.

Forest's Awoniyi out of coma after surgery
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is no longer in an induced coma after having surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury.

Jaguar says it has no plans to build cars in the US
The comment came after the company's boss refused to rule out opening production plants in America.

Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?