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Election live: 'Soul-destroying' - Chris Bishop says he's out of Parliament

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6:25

Afghan biscuits.

Recall issued for vegan biscuits found to contain milk

The product had been incorrectly labelled.

7:45pm

Person driving a bus.

Bus driver allegedly hit car, kept going at nearly 4 times alcohol limit

The Wellington driver allegedly hit a parked car and carried on with his route before police tracked him down in the city centre.

7:15pm

Maketū Pies owner Montana Group said today that production at its Bay of Plenty factory would end on Friday.

Maketū Pies to stop production after four decades as buyer hunt fails

The well-known Bay of Plenty pie brand will close its factory on Friday after efforts to find a buyer fell through.

5:45pm

Ruthless-Empire — known as Baby Ru — died in Hutt Hospital in Lower Hutt from severe head injuries just days before his second birthday on October 22, 2023.

Arrest made in relation to Baby Ru homicide investigation

The charge is not murder or manslaughter and is understood not to be directly related to the toddler’s death.

5:16pm

Te Pāti Māori's Aperahama Edwards and Green Party's Hūhana Lyndon.

How a Greens' Māori seat win could hurt the left's chances of governing

Another twist in the election that keeps on giving.

3:49pm

Pilot Nicholas Charles Taylor was a well-respected member of the Central Otago Flying Club.Photo credit:

'Well-respected' flight instructor among two dead in Nelson plane crash

The two men died after the Cessna 172P Skyhawk crashed near Castor Peak on November 3.

3:27pm

Petrol stations were targeted by some league fans during World Cup gatherings.

Fireworks fired into petrol stations during RLWC gatherings

Police arrested thirteen people across Auckland suburbs over the weekend and will continue to monitor Rugby League World Cup celebrations until the tournament ends on Sunday.

3:23pm

2:27

Learning resources and stationery were taken from drawers and teachers' desks.

Burglars who ransacked Rotorua school identified by CCTV

Although staff and members of the community spent over four hours helping to reset the classes, the cost of repairs was estimated to be more than $75,000.

2:33pm

1:26

BurgerFuel outlet in Takanini after a vehicle crashed into the frontage.

'Tragic': Three killed after car slams into Auckland BurgerFuel

Fire crews, police and ambulance staff were called to the scene on Great South Rd just after 10pm.

1:23pm

2:00

RNZ said it would make the job cuts by the end of March and reduce operating costs by at least 5%.

RNZ to cut 58 jobs after 'poor and unsustainable' $11.8m loss

Public broadcaster’s annual loss was more than 25 times its forecast, prompting plans to cut about one in six staff and reduce operating costs by at least 5%.

1:07pm

2:42

The upper and central North Island can prepare for more stormy weather across Monday and Tuesday.

Severe thunderstorm, heavy rain watches issued for North Island

Auckland and Northland can expect potential storms until 9pm on Monday.

11:26am

1:26

Auckland train (file image).

Teens attempted to flee on train after robbing liquor store

Half a dozen youths wearing balaclavas were easily intercepted after demanding cash and swiping alcohol from a Mt Albert shop.

10:41am

1:26

Liam Lawson (car 30) racing in Brazil

Liam Lawson promoted to seventh in Brazil

The Kiwi, who is yet to have a confirmed seat for 2027, crossed the line eighth after starting on the second row of the grid.

10:36am

1:26

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including a car crashes into an Auckland burger joint, and how an alligator ended up in a carpark.

News in 90 Seconds November 9

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including a car crashes into an Auckland burger joint, and how an alligator ended up in a carpark.

8:54am

1:26

Police were called to the scene near the intersection of High St and Downer Rd at about 4.10pm.

Pedestrians hurt, one critically, as crash pushes parked ute into them

Police were called to the scene near the intersection of High St and Downer Rd at about 4.10pm.

Sunday 6:38pm

Wellington Police are wanting to contact six witnesses of a Wellington assault.

Halloween assault leaves person unconscious on Wellington street

Police are seeking witnesses after the assault left the victim unconscious on Dixon Street around 10.25pm.

Sunday 6:00pm

Sir Pou Temara

Māori language scholar Sir Pou Temara dies at 78

Sir Pou Temara spent decades using his knowledge and expertise to ensure Te Reo Māori survived in Aotearoa.

Sunday 3:13pm

The final makeup of Parliament remains uncertain as nearly 399,000 special votes are counted.

Fewer than 500 votes in it: The electorates still too close to call

With at least 399,000 special votes still to be counted, five electorates are separated by fewer than 500 votes.

Sunday 2:41pm

Reports said Ingram had acknowledged that pineapple was not a classic topping but that the customer needed to be considered.

Restaurant owner backs decision to sack chef over pineapple pizza refusal

"We're not in Italy", the owner said, defending the controversial topping.

Sunday 1:05pm

Brooke Van Velden announced her pregnancy in May this year.

Former ACT deputy leader Brooke van Velden welcomes baby

Van Velden stepped down from Parliament at the election after six years.

Sunday 12:35pm

President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, in Newark, NJ, with UFC's Dana White, left.

'Dana, please take the job!' Trump posts press sec offer to UFC boss

It is unclear whether the offer was genuine.

Sunday 11:39am

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong

Swarbrick tells Opportunity it's 'time to choose a side'

Chlöe Swarbrick said there was a "pathway to power" for the left bloc, and was waiting to see what changed after the special votes come in.

Sunday 10:01am

8:51

Hamilton Discovery Park public toilets and changing rooms.

Hamilton park toilets set ablaze, police appeal for information

Police are investigating a "suspicious" blaze in Hamilton's Discovery Park on Thursday night.

Sunday 9:11am

Recap: All Blacks topple Scotland in Edinburgh

Recap: All Blacks topple Scotland in Edinburgh

New Zealand have extended their historic win streak at Murrayfield.

Sunday 2:30am