Stories by Finn Blackwell
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Heat alerts issued across NZ after days of hot weather
Parts of the country have again been sizzling in super hot weather, with some areas tipping over 30 degrees. Metservice has issued heat alerts for 18 towns and cities, all the way from Kaitaia to… Audio
Hauraki Gulf takes a hit as human waste flows into harbour
The no-swim warning for the Waitemata harbour could be in place for up to ten days, because of human waste overflowing from a busted sewer pipe. About three tonnes of material was cleared out of the… Video, Audio
Auckland family's flood-hit home now hit by burglars
A family whose home was flooded has now been hit again - this time by burglars. They're one of at least nine places in Epsom that have been broken into. Now they face having to deal with police, while… Audio
Dairy owners protest for tougher punishment of offenders
Dairy owners around the country closed their doors on Monday in protest, calling for tougher punishments for offenders.
About 300 people gathered outside Jacinda Ardern's electorate office in… Video, Audio
Crowds welcome home Commonwealth Games NZ athletes
Crowds gathered at Auckland International Airport today to welcome home the first lot of New Zealand athletes after a record breaking Commonwealth Games.
The athletes are bringing back the most… Video, Audio