Top Stories for Thursday 21 February 2013

Large scrub fire still burning near Owhiro Bay in Wellington; Fire continues to burn in Kaipara Harbour; Sea Shepherd vessels following whalers despite clashes; Green Party says hidden costs in Sky City deal; Update from scene of fire in Wellington; Aucklanders views sought on major reshape of communities; Labour questions government's beneficiary changes; Victim's mother says children aren't safe with Healy out; Pistorius defence team mounts strong argument for bail.