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![Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coldest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on way
MetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.
!['These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returns
Nationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.
![Heavy rain watches in place, chilly end to the week expected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavy rain watches in place, chilly end to the week expected
Enjoy the sun while it lasts - temperature drops and rain are on the way.
![A&P Association’s board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A&P Association’s board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal
The board is keeping mum after Christchurch City Council revealed the details of the deal.
![The region where home owners are facing a rates rise of up to 33%](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The region where home owners are facing a rates rise of up to 33%
District Mayor Tim Cadogan said it was a tough but necessary decision.
![Anzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Anzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South Island
It's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.
![Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North Canterbury
The circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.
![Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
![A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch
Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.
!['Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
![Auckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr deluge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr deluge
West Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.
!['Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three days
MetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.
![Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
![Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat
A moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.
![Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
!['We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientists
The space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second.
![Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
![Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'
'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'
![Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.
![Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
![Serial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Serial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomed
She was abusive to attending police and to shepherds on the scene attempting to help her.