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Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.
One dead, another critically injured after vehicle crashes into building
Three ambulances and a helicopter responded to the Woodville crash.
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.
Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.
‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.
Ngāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and change
The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.
Police seek driver who fled after cattle truck crash
No injuries to humans or cattle were reported.
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
Selling stations: Farm developer on why he's moving on from his 'happy place'
'I feel like that place needs to go now to someone who can take it to the next level.'
Hastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’
It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.
Tarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventure
Brenden Hawkins has raised $4600 for mental health and is keen for more challenges.
‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1m
The FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.
‘F****n spoon!‘: Truckie’s desperate dodge after car crosses centre line
The bizarre incident was captured on multiple dashcams.
Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
The settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.
‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash
The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd.
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offender
Bryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.
Future of Raetihi recycling facility left in limbo
Residents must wait six weeks for a recycling station decision.
La Dorada’s dominant win shakes up two-year-old title race
Jockey Michael McNab praised La Dorada, calling her a 'special filly'.
‘Part of me died’: Sole survivor of triple-fatal crash says goodbye to three mates
Jeremy Capper lost an arm, a leg and three friends in a triple-fatal motorbike crash.
Siblings ‘devastated’ after property on-sells for $790k profit within 36 days of selling
They alleged the realtors had colluded to on-sell the property for a profit.
‘Run out of stadiums’: Court shortage leaves North Shore kids’ basketball in crisis
About 10,000 fixtures are forced across eight North Shore venues.
How family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago
'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'