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Pedestrian struck by truck on State Highway 1, Kaikōura
State Highway 1 through Peketā is closed, affecting north and south-bound traffic.

HortNZ director steps down after six years of service
De Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.
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Christchurch News

'Kick off winter': Heavy snow for South Island as fresh wintry cold snap bites
Below zero temperatures have arrived - with one South Islan town recording -6C overnight.

Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?
NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

Taxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole
Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.
Wellington news

Police unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workers
Prime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.

'Nemesis of the deep state': Mayoral hopeful launches campaign to Rocky theme
Ray Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".

Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth
OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.
Auckland News

Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?
NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

Legally blind Kiwi writer's journey from archaeologist to bestselling author
Steffanie Holmes has published more than 40 books in the past decade.

Stock Takes: Why more Kiwis are taking a punt on Wall St
Plus: Auckland Airport and Spark are back in favour with analysts at Morningstar.
Regional news

Serious injuries: Person airlifted after being struck by car
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.

'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.

Serious injuries: Person airlifted after being struck by car
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.

‘Both sides will be hurting’: The build-up to Hawke’s Bay’s biggest school rugby game
Jason Shoemark didn't experience school rugby hype, but he knows what this weekend means.

Viva the Vivaldi-free four seasons: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Winter's the season where you can gain weight and call it insulation.

Library visits plummet as parking 'getting worse'
'Books are quite heavy, so parking nearby is a good thing.'
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