Matt Burrows Latest from Matt Burrows Updated United States President Biden sworn in: Trump impeachment to be left to Congress, Ardern labels his presidency 'tumultuous' Northland 'They got away with it': Northland cops avoid charges after IPCA find use of Taser, pepper-spray on teen was 'unjustified' Coronavirus Six new cases of COVID-19 in MIQ, one tested positive on day 24 Updated Volcanoes Scientists firing 'missiles' at roofs to determine how catastrophic an Auckland volcano eruption would be United States Pence won't go to Trump's farewell ceremony, but will be at Biden's inauguration Updated Gore No injuries or arrests made after armed police called to alleged firearms incident in Gore United States Melania farewells America, urging halt to violence and honouring COVID-19 victims Housing The NZ town where asking prices have skyrocketed 132 percent in just 10 years Health Care 'Unacceptable': Rest home nurse caught on CCTV pushing resident, grabbing him by collar Severe Weather Damaging winds, heavy rain, 13-metre waves forecasted as storm sets in this week Money Auckland woman 'horrified' to learn courier could be forced to cover cost of her missing $1k package themself Armed Robbery Six boys arrested after allegedly robbing teens at gunpoint in central Auckland Islamic State Germany, Finland bring home women, kids from Syrian IS camps despite terror links Politics Ardern opens up on 'kind' leadership style, says pressure to choose aggression over mercy 'doesn't sit well' Updated Business Safety Warehouse slapped with $30,000 fine for 'taking advantage' of COVID-19 crisis Volcanoes Mt Ruapehu volcanic alert raised to level two as crater lake heats up, bursts of volcanic tremor recorded Weather Christmas Day to be cool, showery for some parts of NZ as others get sun, heat Politics 'A middle finger to 2020': Jacinda Ardern's New Year's Eve prediction for New Zealand Dog attack Man arrested over Hamilton dog attack that left newborn baby dead Updated Fires 'Everyone accounted for' as fire crews bring Napier Port ship blaze under control Coronavirus 10 new cases in MIQ in last two days as NZ goes a month without a community case Coronavirus Parts of Sydney told to lockdown as locals told to brace for 'considerable amount of cases' Advertising 'It's not their story': Members of 1995 Moruroa anti-nuclear flotilla incensed that Steinlager 'appropriated' protest to sell beer House Prices The Auckland holiday hotspot where house prices have plummeted 17 percent Child abuse 'The anguish caused is inexcusable': Govt responds to report showing 250,000 Kiwis abused in state care Coronavirus Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, 50 kids exposed at parade Coronavirus A COVID-19 vaccine is coming - so when will life in NZ return to normal? Coronavirus One new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation Updated Gas Explosion Gas fitter sentenced to community work after explosion destroyed Christchurch house, injured six Money 'One of NZ's most inspirational leaders': Top businessman dies aged 40 after brain cancer battle Updated Coronavirus 'We don't know what's going to hit us': Charities brace for doubled demand for Christmas food parcels Updated Maori affairs 'It's not a Disney sing-along': Kardashian kids' haka, #HakaChallenge trend lack respect for Māori culture - expert Coronavirus No new cases of COVID-19 at MIQ facilities, Air NZ case probably infected in US Weather 'A cold blast of air for this time of year': Temperatures to drop this weekend ahead of warm, sunny next week Shooting Man arrested after gun fired at downtown Auckland bar Dr Rudi's Severe Weather 'NZ is in the risk zone': Modelling shows 'serious cyclone' could hit days before Christmas Updated White Island eruption White Island/Whakaari eruption a year on: How the two Kiwi survivors' recovery is going Coronavirus Six new cases at border as Pakistan cricketers, November cluster released from isolation Auckland 'Family harm incident' led to shots being fired at Dr Rudi's - police Crime Korean diplomat accused of indecent assault won't be extradited - police Severe Weather Tropical cyclone building near Vanuatu, could impact NZ just before Christmas Long Read Child abuse 'I was always in pain': Catholic school rape victim emotionally recalls principal's abuse, frustration at Church's complaints process Coronavirus No new cases of COVID-19 but Pakistan cricketers awaiting test results Foreign Affairs The Kiwi MPs leading global calls to hold China to account over 'bullying' of Australia Coronavirus Nine new cases caught at the border, including two more Pakistan cricket players Foreign Affairs Australia's allies should follow NZ's lead and speak up on China's 'bullying' - Kiwi academic Coronavirus Another Pakistan cricket player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand Updated Shooting Police dog, alleged gunman both stable as Northland's top cop reveals new details on shootout Updated Police Police dog led away on stretcher after shootout in small Northland town that left man critical Weather Summer outlook revealed: 'Moist' winds, high temperatures and a marine heatwave coming to NZ