A large vegetation fire that broke out at Mount Wellington in Auckland has been brought under control after a major response from Fire and Emergency. According to a report by Stuff, seven fire crews and 28 firefighters were sent to the scene after emergency services were notified of the blaze shortly after 4.10 pm on Sunday. Crews from Mount Wellington, Remuera, Saint Heliers and Otahuhu were among those attending. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed the significant response but said the exact location within Mount Wellington was not immediately clear, Stuff has reported. “They’ve done a great job getting on top of it,” as quoted by Stuff.

The Black Sticks beat Japan 1-0 to qualify for the Summer of Hockey final this afternoon. PHOTO: HOCKEY NZIt might feel like winter, but the Summer of Hockey is set for a thrilling finish this afternoon. The first half was evenly contested but the Black Sticks created the better scoring chances. The Black Sticks continued to apply pressure, finishing with almost double the number of goal-scoring opportunities and earning seven penalty corners compared to Japan’s three. The goal gave the Black Sticks a crucial 1-0 lead and valuable breathing room, knowing even a late equaliser would still see them through.

One of two longtime holiday homes for sale by the Queenstown Marina. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDTwo of Queenstown’s best-located holiday homes - built on former New Zealand Railways land - are for sale. Dunedin-based Donald Warrington says his dad originally leased the land from New Zealand Railways, which had an interest in nearby waterfront activities, before he got permission to buy it in 1976. An option, he says, would be to put proceeds from a sale into a downsized holiday home. "It’ll be really interesting to see, I think it’ll be well-received and the market will tell us what it’s worth."

State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in South Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to flooding. The road was initially closed at about 4.30pm this afternoon. A detour is currently in place, however NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has advised people to avoid the area or delay travel wherever possible. An update on the situation is expected tomorrow morning, NZTA said in a statement this evening.

Alex Casey reviews Ed Sheeran’s very rainy show at Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium. Walk into any shop and you will hear Ed Sheeran. Turn on the radio and you will hear Ed Sheeran. My 75 year-old father somehow had an extensive understanding of the Loop tour stage set-up. The largest screen build in New Zealand, Sheeran’s Loop Tour stage has multiple iterations in different tour spots as it takes several days and about 300 people to put up and pack down.

“She was warning everyone that there were slips and she recommended that they move.”“I think she’s a hero. Macfarlane said he notified the campground manager of the slips at the campground itself. “We told him that there were slips and eventually he came through with the council guy in his golf buggy. A photo at the Mount Maunganui campsite taken early Thursday show Lance Macfarlane's waterlogged tent and staff in a golf buggy at 7.42am. At 8.56am council staff set up cordons to prevent walkers heading up Mount Maunganui, but at no stage were campers beneath Mauao formally warned to evacuate.

Photo: Peter McIntoshFire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said five appliances from Mosgiel, Outram, Roslyn and Lookout Point were sent to the Ashton St property at about 2.45pm. When crews arrived they found the house was "well ablaze in fire" but no occupants were home at the time of the blaze. Crews had extinguished the fire by about 4pm and four remained at the scene to dampen it down. A fire investigator was notified and would go to the scene tomorrow to determine the cause of the fire.

Photo: Peter McIntoshFire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said five appliances from Mosgiel, Outram, Roslyn and Lookout Point were sent to the Ashton St property at about 2.45pm. When crews arrived they found the house was "well ablaze in fire" but no occupants were home at the time of the blaze. Crews had extinguished the fire by about 4pm and four remained at the scene to dampen it down. A fire investigator was notified and would go to the scene tomorrow to determine the cause of the fire.

The tenant told the tribunal the landlord failed to investigate and repair multiple defects she raised within a reasonable time. The landlord replaced the floorboards in September 2023, but the tenant said the kitchen was still draughty, as the lino had not been replaced. The tenant was told by a chimney sweep that it needed to be replaced and then informed the landlord. The landlord told the tribunal that because the property was set to be demolished, it impacted their repair and maintenance decisions. They were ordered to pay the tenant $4972, which included a $100 compensation for a power rebate.

The 15-year-old missing in the Mount Maunganui landslide is believed to be Auckland-based Sharon Maccanico, originally from Avellino, Italy. She had a deep love for dance, was passionate, and committed, leaving a lasting mark on the studio. Auckland teens Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee attended Pakūranga College together. Photo / Max Furse-KeeGray said the young dancer had been involved in many parts of the New Zealand dance community. A floral tribute left for Susan Knowles at the Mt Maunganui landslide cordon.

The Waioweka River. Photo / Mike ScottAn operation to locate a man unaccounted for following a water-related incident in Ōpōtiki continues today. Police were called to the Waioweka River at around 5.30pm on Friday after a report a man had fallen off his boat and was swept downstream. A rescue helicopter and private helicopters were also involved in the search, as well as local jet boat operators. “Sadly, at this stage, the man remains outstanding,” Eastern Bay of Plenty Police Area Commander Inspector Nicky Cooney said today.

The slip came down at the Beachside Holiday Park about 9.30am on Thursday, smashing into campervans, tents, vehicles and an ablution block near the Mount Hot Pools. Susan Knowles was one of the victims, along with her friend Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler. Holtom said there were about six friends all from horse riding who were all shocked. According to the Colour Concepts website, Wheeler and her husband Terry started the business in 2002 and their daughter was now a key member of their team. According to the EVES website, she had a background of management and property ownership since her early 20s.

Photo: ReutersThe match swung in his favour when the tournament invoked its extreme heat policy, allowing the stadium's roof to shut and Sinner to rally for a dramatic 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4 win. Djokovic opened the evening session on Rod Laver Arena in much better conditions, the Serb defeating dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) to continue his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title. On a day dominated by Americans, eighth seed Ben Shelton delivered another victory for the Stars and Stripes, beating Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-4 7-6(5). Seasoned campaigner Marin Cilic exited after a 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-5 loss to 12th seed Casper Ruud. WAWRINKA GOES DOWN FIGHTINGSwiss veteran Stan Wawrinka bowed out of his last Australian Open, the three-times Grand Slam winner losing 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 6-4 to American Taylor Fritz and soaking up warm applause as a much‑loved former champion.

Among those who stepped in to help were volunteers from Predator-Free Waihī Beach. Surf Shack Eatery cafe and Victoria Lemon Transform Today gym surrounded by flood waters in Waihī Beach after a storm on January, 22, 2026. Metservice meteorologist Braydon White said Waihī Beach had 340mm of rain on Wednesday, an “absurd amount”. The Waihī Beach RSA supported 73 campground evacuees and the rest were at the Settler’s Lounge in the Te Puke War Memorial Hall. “Five rapid‑assessment teams are in the field, split between flood‑related building assessments in Waihī Beach and Athenree, and geotechnical assessments in slip‑affected areas."

Campers at the popular Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park were caught unawares by the landslide, despite warnings from concerned locals. Stormy conditions have battered much of the Bay of Plenty this week, triggering road closures, flooding, property damage and multiple landslides. Two people were killed by the early morning landslide on Welcome Bay Rd. Several residents along Welcome Bay Rd were forced to evacuate, with five people receiving medical treatment at the scene. “We have seen the tragic consequences of landslides at Welcome Bay and with the ongoing search at Mount Maunganui Hot Pools and Camping Ground.