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Spring-like weekend: Parts of North Island to bask in 20C as south faces gale battering
Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.
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Former Gloriavale members seek damages after court win
The Employment Court finds the Labour Inspectorate made legal errors over the community.
Thunderstorm warning lifted for Far North
A heavy rain watch remains for Northland and northern Auckland until 1am.
One critically injured, highway closed after serious crash near Greymouth
The two-vehicle crash happened about 11.20am on SH6 in Paroa.
Welcome to the growing trend of storm watching in Canada
Hotel occupancy now hits 65–70% between November and March despite the gales.
'We miss him dearly': Eight years on, inquest begins into boy's death in gas-heated shower
Jesse Samuel, 12, died while showering at his family’s holiday home in Haast.
More than 4000 responses helped grieving mum find crash-scene stranger
Elaine Snode's Facebook appeal found the woman who comforted her son.
Auckland set for frosty start to Sunday as temperatures plunge across NZ
Conditions will be colder than usual as a chilly southerly spreads across the country.
'He's back': Great white shark's epic 9000km NZ odyssey; RNZ show shake-up; Wegovy ad gets makeover after complaint
TikTok's Parliament party - and tax PR dance; Ryan Bridge and Garth Bray return to TV.
'Ludicrous': Farmers reject plan to restrict male animal hunting
Game Animal Council says mature males can be hunted after passing on their genes.
Rua Gold moves closer to Fast-track application for Auld Creek
Rua Gold plans to submit its Fast-track application in the fourth quarter.
'I was being sucked outside': Terrifying moment tornado struck Nelson house
Iron roofing ripped from aviaries and a dog kennel.
Crews brace for more callouts as West Coast flooding hits homes
Fire crews responded to their first flood callout at 3.30am.
'Most organic meat in the world': Councillor's pest animal proposal
Andy Campbell says ratepayers shouldn't have to fund pest animal control.
Tsunami Activity – Cancelled
The National Advisory issued following the 5.9 earthquake near 40 km north of Te Anau has been Cancelled.
'Deeply troubled': Welder jailed for grooming teens, child exploitation
One victim said Cody Wilson 'begged' her for pictures and offered to send her money.
Otago shifts to recovery as red rain warning threatens Canterbury rivers
The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.
Govt commits up to $50m in loans to refine critical minerals
Some $150m remains unspoken for in the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Drivers warned as ice causes crashes on Napier-Taupō Rd
Heavy rain warnings also cover the Westland, Canterbury, Otago and Fiordland regions.
I grew up in Gloriavale. The latest doco didn't tell the whole story
Daniel Nicholson says the Gloriavale documentary misrepresented life inside.
One dead after van rolls on West Coast in early morning crash
Police said the vehicle’s sole occupant died at the scene.
Hottest June day ever for Christchurch, amid strong winds and rain
The city has hit 25 degrees - a record high for the first month of winter.
Trapped in an unsafe school? Inside the Govt's Gloriavale School closure order
About 100 children remain in the school that the Government says is unsafe.
Severe weather to lash South Island with heavy rain and 130km/h gales
Westland ranges may receive up to 350mm of rain over a 24-hour period.
Wet 'n' windy: Severe gales, heavy rain to batter parts of country
Meanwhile, two centres could top 20C as a mild winter rolls on.
Rain and wind to hit South Island this weekend, warnings issued
Up to 290mm of rain is forecast for parts of the South Island.
'Here we go again': Pike River families speak out against work safety bill
New select committee report recommends bill focused on 'critical risks' be passed.
'My strength is not mine alone but the strength of many' - Ngarimu Blair on new role
Blair is now the chief executive of Ngā Maunga Whakahii O Kaipara’s post-settlement body.
Westport man dies in hospital three days after being hit by car
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the Tuesday crash.
Auckland set for another foggy night while heavy rain and strong wind hit South Island
Fog could return to Auckland tonight, clearing by mid-morning tomorrow.