A Browns Bay resident said he saw armed police blocking his street.
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Featherston hotel robbery: Intruder allegedly puts gun to worker’s chest
Police say cash was demanded before the man fled on foot.
Vanuatu MP criticises 30-hour search delay after ferry sinking
An MP says the search began more than 30 hours after the ferry sank.
Fire at Warren Sinclair’s plastic-burning plant in Whangārei burned out of control, according to emergency service’s notes
Warren Sinclair says the site emits vapour and a judge has allowed him to keep operating.
Ministry of Awesome triples Christchurch footprint with new start-up hub
The hub aims to create a model for regional start-up networks nationwide.
Wellington’s Circus Bar to close after almost nine years, final day announced
The Wellington bar has announced next Saturday as its final night of trading.
Paralysed golden retriever saved by Auckland owner with big heart
A pink wheelchair has helped Lucie with her paralysis and advancing cancer.
Lotto results: Two players win $5m each in tonight’s ‘must be won’ draw
The $10 million Lotto jackpot has been drawn as major Powerball changes loom.
Swanson and Massey fibre outage caused by vandalism to Chorus network cables
Most affected fibre services are expected to be restored by tomorrow morning.
Medicine company bids to get pseudoephedrine out from behind pharmacy counters
The drug was made prescription-only in 2011 because of its use in the manufacture of P.