The fire at the Paul Crescent address started before 5pm on Tuesday, but has since been extinguished.

Here’s what you need to know from The Dominion Post today, plus breaking news and events from around the capital.

Two ambulances, a helicopter and three fire trucks attended to the crash, the road is currently closed in both directions and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Heavy rain has turned streets into rivers in central London, with many roads, Tube services and retail stores impacted by flash flooding.

The Destiny Church leader has admitted to being the man charged in over the anti-lockdown protests in Auckland last Saturday.

The Kiwi actor stars in Apple's big budgeted War of the Worlds update, while popular series like You and Succession are back for another round.

Hospitality operators say it shouldn't be up to them to decide if the newly announced Covid-19 vaccination certificates will be mandatory or not.

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In 1989, Terri Friesen was convicted of killing her newborn baby Chantelle. Almost 30 years later, her conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal. She believes she deserves an apology and compensation.

Otatara's main route into central Invercargill is set to be cut off for five months as the Invercargill City Council goes about important flood protection work.

Brian De​ Gregory, who suffers anxiety in high-rise buildings after witnessing the New York terror attacks, says hotel managed isolation triggered panic attacks.

A large paddock fire that destroyed a fire truck worth about half a million dollars, was caused by a mechanical fault to a combine harvester.

A red wooden stand in front of the counter has deep slash marks running through it, where a machete made contact.

Peter Callinicos expects to be sacked after a complaint likened his in-court behaviour to bullying, but says he's not been asked to defend the “scathing” criticism.

Everyone in the north Auckland suburb is asked to get a test after three members of a household tested positive for the virus.

The Earth has been dimming at a noticeable pace for years, which is likely due to warming seas and climate change, researchers say.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's planned “transition” out of the elimination strategy has created more questions than answers. But there's one certainty: Covid will spread.

The groom's ring was engraved with October 1, so Auckland newlyweds went ahead with their big day despite level 3 restrictions.

Contractors trenching at the Taramea Bay re-development site in Riverton have found some archaeological items believed to date back to pre-1900.

A St John spokeswoman said an ambulance, a rapid responder and a manager were sent to the scene.