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Fire crews from across Auckland are battling a significant blaze at a home on Heaphy St in Blockhouse Bay, where one person is being treated for smoke inhalation in moderate condition. Five fire engines are on the scene as emergency services respond to the incident. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Firefighters are putting out a big fire at a house in Blockhouse Bay, and one person is getting help because they were breathing...

Police have condemned a group filmed performing wheelies on a Waikato highway shortly after their friend, 18-year-old Ngakau Hailey, died in a motorbike accident. Hailey was killed in a collision on July 9, and a funeral was held for him, which included a dirt bike procession to honor his memory. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A group of people did dangerous tricks on their bikes on the road, even though one of their...

This weekend's NASCAR Cup race at Dover marks a return to oval racing after three consecutive road course events dominated by New Zealander Shane van Gisbergen, who achieved an impressive three wins in a row, the first since Geoff Gordon in 1998. Former champion Kyle Larson praised van Gisbergen's standout performance, highlighting his ability to distance himself from competitors. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Shane van Gisbergen, a race car driver from New...

One person has died in a two-vehicle crash near Wairakei, Taupō, resulting in the closure of State Highway 1 this morning. Emergency services responded at 7:30 am, with the deceased being the sole occupant of one vehicle, while two individuals in the second vehicle sustained minor injuries; the Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A car accident near Wairakei, Taupō, caused one person to sadly die and...

Smith & Caughey’s, a historic Auckland department store founded in 1880, officially closed on June 15, with its final auction for retail assets set for July 20. Varsha Anjali, a former part-time sales assistant at the store while studying, reflects on her experiences and the valuable lessons learned during her time there. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Smith & Caughey's, a special store in Auckland that opened a long time ago in 1880,...

Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray announced at the China Business Summit in Auckland that the company aims to have its affordable, factory-built houses ready for customers in about two to three years. This construction venture, part of Zuru’s Tech division, has faced delays since its initial 2021 launch plan due to the pandemic and other factors. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Zuru's co-founder, Nick Mowbray, says they plan to start making and selling affordable...