Donna Corbel and her family were dining together less than 40 metres away from where the shooting began.

Doctors and advocacy groups say they are still easily accessible and are calling for even stricter controls to protect children.

The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.

Fire and Emergency crews were called to the incident in the Kaimanawa Forest Park shortly before 9pm.

The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured.

Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat.

About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at Haeata Community Campus.

Firefighters were called the school in Auckland's Parnell along with an ambulance.

The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.

The alleged pendant-swallower has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court in February.

Weather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.

Two new locations of interest have been added so far.

FENZ says the fire is "still active on many parts" of the ground in the area.

Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.

This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.

Two bodies were found at a house in Ruatiti, and police are now looking for Mitchell Cole.

They want to see another Zealandia nature reserve created in Porirua.