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The motorsport has moved on from Grid Girls and logo shirts to become a fashion powerhouse.

Members of the public are being urged to avoid part of St Aubyn Street in New Plymouth this evening.

The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73.

The forensic pathologist shared an image of a dissected human skull on social media and discussed the merits of cannibalism and eating human.

The police cordon has been lifted and the package removed.

The volleyball team had just finished their games at the South Island junior championships when the crash happened.

A Whangārei grandmother is convinced she would not be alive today if a courier driver had not saved her from a rushing dog. Audio

People are asked to avoid the area.

Action around potentially contaminated children's play sand has expanded beyond schools and early childhood centres.

Two paramedics were targeted while flying over Palmerston on a hospital transfer mission on Tuesday night. Audio

Police say they cannot rule out criminal investigations into the staff.

Every child who was able to, should have the opportunity to learn to ride and maintain a bike safely, the event organiser says.

Anita Hart, 61, was reported missing on 13 November.

Hundreds of fans lined up to get merch while public transport services and Auckland streets braced for more than 55,000 fans to hit Eden Park.

Rain hit hard. Doja hit harder. And yes, it was sexy.

Summer Series organisers have wiped a Coromandel show from the calendar, but added Auckland "in light of public feedback".

There's a shimmery ombre rainbow pair, another feature a marijuana leaf and dollar sign.

Police have confirmed they are now treating the fatal incident - where three children and their father died - as a homicide.

The prosecution says the woman's evidence has been straightforward and consistent throughout the court martial.