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‘A lot of rain’: Serious flooding, slips concerns as yet-another storm bears down
Electrical storms are set to hit at evening rush as Auckland braces for 16 hours of rain.

British ship that went aground 160-years-ago washes up at Canterbury rivermouth
Built in 1826, the Thames was once a trading ship that sailed the globe.

Time for a grazcation: Finns flock to 'shepherd weeks'
Families pay up to 670 euros for a week as shepherds in Finland.
Car news and advice


Harder, better, faster, longer? Study says spirited EV driving boosts battery life
Researchers found that 'dynamic' driving can extend EV battery lifespan by up to 38%

Half a century of thrills: BMW 3 Series celebrates 50 years on the road
BMW has sold over 20 million units globally since the iconic 3 Series debuted in 1975.

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray R: New Zealand & Australia exclusive
Showy 20-inch forged alloy wheels and 'carbon flash' trim are part of the package.
OneRoof property news

Fashion power couple selling their multi-million dollar art villa
Dame Denise L'Estrane-Corbet and Francis Hooper open up about their private home.

Legal hook means buyers risk losing thousands on Kāinga Ora homes
Iwi have right of refusal on Hamilton state homes.
More Kapiti news

Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.

'Feared for her life': Man tried to strangle ex before setting her clothes on fire
A man hit his ex-girlfriend on the head and when she fled upstairs, he burned her clothes.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.

Trampoline shatters windows as 'destructive' winds wreak havoc in Hutt
A woman was at home when she heard a loud bang and glass shattering.

'Take this one seriously': Destructive winds peak in Wellington
WREMO is telling people to stay away from windows and doors.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Why you should choose a nature reserve as your next NZ getaway
Guests can book encounters with native wildlife, including a night-time visit with kiwi.

Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner
'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

Watchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammers
ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.