A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson confirmed a gas main has ruptured on Birkenhead Avenue in Birkenhead. One fire engine was in attendance assisting the gas company at the scene.

A JOBS fair to recruit people into the health and social care sector will be held in Birkenhead. The event, which is free to attend, will take place at The Hive on January 21, 2025, from 2pm to 7pm.

New Balance posted another record-setting year in 2024, with global annual sales reaching $7.8 billion, a 20% increase from the prior year, the company exclusively shared with Yahoo Finance.