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Human Rights Review Tribunal hears final arguments in Lava v Wellington Pride Festival dispute
Lava: Members were distressed and hurt by the decision to cancel their stall at the fair.
Pita Tipene becomes new Northland Regional Council chair after close vote
NRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.
Supermoon to light up New Zealand skies tonight: Here’s everything you need to know
It is the second supermoon of the year after last month’s Harvest Moon.
Rough sleeping ban for central Auckland considered by Government
Housing First plans 300 new homes for rough sleepers by Christmas.
Police arrest 65-year-old man for nude bike ride along Tamaki Drive
Locals said a naked cyclist had been spotted in the area for the past few days.
How to see the closest supermoon of the year
The "beaver" supermoon is the closest supermoon of the year, and is set to rise above the Australian sky this evening at around sunset.
A supermoon is a full moon that only occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.
The best time to view a supermoon is just as it's rising above the horizon, so people hoping to view the moment are urged to find a good viewing spot and catch it.
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The moon will be rising from the east, so people are being urged to get a vantage point with their backs to the sunset.
Somewhere with a clear view of the horizon and minimal cloud coverage is also recommended for the best viewing experience.
What actually is a supermoon?
Definitions of a supermoon can vary, but the term generally applies to a full moon that is closer to Earth than normal and thus appears larger and brighter in the night sky.
Some astronomers say the phenomenon occurs when the moon is within 90 per cent of perigee – its closest approach to Earth in orbit.
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James Denyer sworn in for second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor
‘It has not been easy, and yet there’s much still ahead of us.’
Darfield fire crews save rare 1929 vintage car from Canterbury blaze
A 1929 Taege car was saved when firefighters drove it from a burning shed.
Rotorua: Mitai Māori Village owner watches fire burn cultural space
About 50 firefighters battled for hours to stop the blaze spreading through the site.