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Everything you need to know on election day
Voters are just hours away from learning what the next Parliament could look like.
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'We're making it worse': Ardern urges politicians to rebuild trust amid 'crisis of leadership'
She said politicians were aiding polarisation in society and urged them to improve.
Watch: Halloween horror as driverless car crashes into sleeping family's home
The car, reportedly stolen earlier, smashed into a sleeping teenager's bedroom wall.
Auckland Marathon apologises over merch printing bungle that omits women's names
But male participants had their names correctly printed on garments.
Where to find Auckland's spooky displays and best trick-or-treating
MetService expects Saturday to be fine for most of the country.
Probe into taxi firm accused of charging hundreds for short trips from Akl waterfront
One customer says they were charged $380 for a 16km trip home from the Viaduct.
Cold snap: Thunderstorms, snow and 110km/h gales over next 24 hrs
Snowfall warnings apply to Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd until 3am.
Hobby farmers told to prepare for extreme conditions ahead of looming El Niño
El Niño raises the risk of drought, water scarcity and wildfires.
'Terrible incident': Woman dies after being struck by train at Henderson crossing
There is no ongoing risk but police ask the public to avoid the area.
Tamaki claims he was denied entry to Australia after 12-hour interrogation
A day earlier, he had pleaded not guilty in Auckland to inciting racial disharmony.
Labour weekend scorcher: Temps to hit sweltering 28C before rain, wind sweeps in
Temperatures in eastern areas could reach 10C above average.
Show jumping tragedy claims life of celebrated veteran horsewoman
Papatoetoe Pony Club says Celia Pickens' final moments were spent doing what she loved.
Firefighters contain large Auckland blaze that sent smoke over motorway
Westerly winds fanned flames, prompting a third-alarm firefighter response.
Fake sightings baffle Kiwis after Justin Bieber confirms he's in Godzone
Justin Bieber posted on social media that he had been in New Zealand in recent days.
Pet spending boom as New Zealand's pet event scene 'skyrocketing'
Dachshund owners gathered in Auckland for the Wiener Derby.
Tropical cyclone looms in the Pacific as MetService tracks 'unlikely' NZ risk
Category one Tropical Cyclone Wati is moving southeast in Cook Islands waters.
Pizza shop owner nabbed for $500k tax evasion
Wenbin (Ivan) Shi operated the Paraparaumu Hell’s Pizza franchise from 2014.
‘I thought I’d be looked after’: Simon Gault’s health insurance shock
Celebrity chef used his savings after Southern Cross wouldn't pay for recommended surgery.
Candidate works hours for election signs. Vandals defaced them with swastikas
Each hoarding cost 19-year-old Bianca O’Keefe five hours of minimum-wage work to buy.
'It wasn’t mine': Woman claims chocolate almond contained rotten tooth
Investigations by MPI and the company have been launched into the mystery object in snack.
Police seek 'petrol station legend' as car bursts into flames on forecourt
CCTV showed the man calmly getting into the burning vehicle and releasing the brake.
Warm, drizzly finish to school holidays as temperatures rise above 20C
Ashburton and Christchurch are forecast to reach about 24C.
Bar witness reveals Waiheke mum’s final night before 'suspicious' death
Police believe a 'select few' know what happened to Chantelle McLaughlin-Middlemiss.
'Completely in love': Dame Lisa Carrington welcomes baby girl
She and husband Michael Buck announced they were expecting in April.
'Very remarkable gentleman': Kiwi man remembered after Hong Kong swim race death
Blair Reeve's friend said he was gifted in languages, poetry and music.
NZ man dies during Hong Kong open-water race
The 58-year-old was rescued unconscious off Tung Wan Beach and given CPR.
Spring shock: Temperatures plunge 12C as cold snap sweeps country
Highs in Blenheim and Christchurch are forecast to drop from 24C to 12C today.
'Gorgeous lady': Equestrian community mourns colleague stabbed to death in Europe
British woman Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at the Rosenheim train station in Bavaria.
Heavy rain and 90km/h gusts set to hit school holiday weekend
The rain is forecast to reach Auckland and Northland on Sunday.
Mum considers moving after dogs attack kids on school run
One son was bitten and another injured while fleeing a charging dog.
L&P beef and onion dip: The sandwiches Al Brown thinks are the best in NZ
The winning kiwi sandwich will feature at Federal Delicatessen for one month.
Broke Boy Taco's only North Shore store closes for good
Owner Sean Yarbrough says he wants to focus on franchising the business.