No one inside Mangakino house fire

It's believed no one was inside a Mangakino house as it went up in flames early Monday morning as first feared. Concerns had been mounting for two people thought to be trapped inside the house in the central North island town. The house on the intersection of Rimu St and Rewa St went up in flames around 4:30am. Mangakino is north of Taupo about 85km southeast of Hamilton.

Digital Art

For art we have to draw a tekoteko using Sumo paint or Pixlr. I used sumo paint because it is easier for me to draw. First i started of with the head and eyes then the body and the stick. After that I finished of with the legs and Patterns. After I finished I have to colour it. 

Tabloids

Last Wednesday we had the first tabloids of the year and we had our house flags ready. All the prefect was the leader for each flag. There were four different flags Kikorangi, Kowhai, Whero and I was the leader for Kakariki. Everytime the siren went we had to move a different teacher. Each sport you play you get point for your team. My favorite sport was soccer we played it with Mr Reid.

Hack attack: How to get fresher, cheaper food at McDonald's

Former McDonald's staff have revealed the best way to save money - and get fresher food - at the burger chain. The restaurant giant has made a fortune by pre-making its burgers and fries to speed up service - but this often results in stale, limp food that's been sitting under a heat lamp too long. For those in the know, there are some tricks to ensure you get the best bang for your buck.

Richie McCaw: Flying above Port Hills fire

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw says seeing the devastation caused by the Christchurch Port Hills Fire has been a reality check. McCaw has been flying missions since the fires broke out on Monday, mapping their position and relaying it to those on the ground. He hasn't been entrusted with a monsoon bucket just yet. There's plenty of training needed for that - you've got to be getting up to quite a few hours of experience.

KFC releasing fried chicken bouquets for Valentines

KFC is providing a delicious, deep fried answer to the age old question: What do you get for your love one on Valentine's Day? The fast food chain claims its new fried chicken bouquet smells and tastes better than any bottle of perfume or bunch of flowers. Bouquets are being made to celebrate Valentine's Day, each bouquet containing a mix of popcorn chicken, crispy strips and original recipe drumsticks. KFC have 20 of the bouquets to give away to lucky KFC lovers on February 14.