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A construction worker for Auckland's City Rail Link has described the moment he rescued a baby from underneath a runaway double-decker tour bus earlier this week.

Wharf Casino could close in September next year. Photo: Scene One of Queenstown’s two CBD casinos is likely to fold its cards next year.

Rosemary Penwarden. Photo: Gregor Richardson A  grandmother is among five activists issued trespass notices by oil giant OMV.

Rosemary Penwarden. Photo: Gregor Richardson A Dunedin grandmother is among five activists issued trespass notices by oil giant OMV.

James Lentjes will lead the Highlanders in their first preseason match tomorrow. Photo: Getty Images The Highlanders have named a young side to face the Waratahs in their first preseason match of the year.

Ice Cream Charlie's Ross Sheppard, Tim McIsaac, Lenny Lennard and Chrissy West with the company's new mobile ice cream stands. Photo: Geoff Sloan Iconic Christchurch business Ice Cream Charlie may soon go nationwide.

Scott Robertson on not being picked as All Blacks coach: "I honestly felt like I would have made a difference." Photo: Getty Images After missing out on the All Blacks coaching role, Scott Robertson is heading into the future with a clearer view and a hope the next selection panel "is brave enough" to embrace change.

Scott Robertson on not being picked as All Blacks coach: "I honestly felt like I would have made a difference." Photo: Getty Images After missing out on the All Blacks coaching role, Scott Robertson is heading into the future with a clearer view and a hope the next selection panel "is brave enough" to embrace change.

Photo: Getty Images The fireworks display in Hagley Park will remain free of alcohol restrictions - only a month after a booze-fuelled Christmas in the Park led to several assaults.

The recovered pounamu. Photo: Geoff Sloan A 50cm pounamu sculpture stolen from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa will go back on display - but with more security.

Dunedin folk singer Nadia Reid has shared a new music video to go with her latest single ahead of an album next month.

Photo: Getty Images An indigenous burn practitioner has urged fire policy makers in Australia to "get the bush between their toes" and cut red tape as his people begin to assess the damage wrought over the summer.

Pizza Hut stores are again the subject of health and safety criticism after a worker was snapped not wearing shoes while preparing food.

Dunedin folk singer Nadia Reid has shared a new music video to go with her latest single ahead of an album next month.

Photo: Getty Images An indigenous burn practitioner has urged fire policy makers in Australia to "get the bush between their toes" and cut red tape as his people begin to assess the damage wrought over the summer.

Frances Hodgkins. Photo: NZ History A new exhibition at the Christchurch Art Gallery follows the adventurous life of Frances Hodgkins.

Photo: Getty Images An indigenous burn practitioner has urged fire policy makers in Australia to "get the bush between their toes" and cut red tape as his people begin to assess the damage wrought over the summer.

Former Canterbury and Crusaders wing Johnny McNicholl. Photo: Getty Images. Former Canterbury and Crusaders outside back Johnny McNicholl is the latest Kiwi poised to make his test debut for Wales.

Rain forecast for bushfire-hit New South Wales will bring with it the risk of landslips and flash flooding, the sate's emergency service warns.

Rain forecast for bushfire-hit New South Wales will bring with it the risk of landslips and flash flooding, the sate's emergency service warns.