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Brief respite from wet weather before showers return, warning for holiday motorists
The middle of the country is forecast to see the most showers during the week.

How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?

Strong Kiwis performance falls short against Kangaroos in Christchurch
Despite missing 10 key players, the Kiwis showed resilience but lacked finishing.

Residents saved from balcony as Kāinga Ora apartment in South Auckland goes up in flames
Firefighting crews were called to the fire on Albert St, Ōtāhuhu just after midnight.

Tongan rugby team hires man who joined deadly attack on MMA fighter Fau Vake
Semisie Pomale was granted a discharge without conviction, in part because of his new job.

Nando Pijnaker's 97th-minute goal seals victory for Auckland FC
Auckland FC stunned Sydney FC with a dramatic 97th-minute goal to win 1-0 at Mt Smart.

Auckland FC stun Sydney FC with last-gasp winner
All the action as Auckland FC take on Sydney FC in their second A-League game.

William Dart review: Sung triumphs in Auckland Philharmonia's Mozart & Dvorak programme
OPINION: Shiyeon Sung proved her enviable versatility as she triumphed.

'Loved every minute' Wendyl Nissen opens up on tough decision to leave Hokianga home
Over a decade ago, Wendyl Nissen fell in love with the Hokianga. What made her leave?

The secret to finding Otago's best seasonal food and wine
Lock in this February food festival now - and other travel must-dos coming up soon.

'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.

Du Val collapse: Properties owned by failed developer listed for sale online
Eleven-thousand square metres of land around Auckland is up for sale.

Showers forecast for much of NZ, wet week ahead for Auckland
Warnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.

Polkinghorne's meth dealer tried to blackmail him after wife's death
Eye surgeon due to be sentenced on meth charges on November 1.

'No room for complacency': More rain, wind and chilly days forecast
Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.

Self-evacuations as West Coast roads flood amid heavy rain, wind warnings
MetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.

'Elated': Football fan’s missing jersey delivered in time for Auckland FC match
Auckland FC will take on Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium tomorrow at 4pm.

‘I hate working alone’: Thom Yorke defies his nature for stunning Auckland solo show
The Radiohead frontman has kicked off his first international solo tour in NZ.

Watch: Westlake Boys' students farewell principal with moving haka
'Leaving anything is hard, leaving a place you love is even harder.'

Staying in Auckland over the long weekend? Check out what's on in the city
Tāmaki Makaurau is awash with entertainment options this Labour weekend.

Former lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school fees
The disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.

Giving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube star
There’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.

'Almost all of New Zealand' to experience rain as motorists flock to holiday spots
Police have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.

'No one dies alone': Passenger describes holding bus attack victim's hand in final minutes
'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'

Christian Hoff-Nielsen on why he's back in the bike business after scandal
'I didn’t mutate into an animal or Gremlin overnight,' Hoff-Nielsen said.

Police issue warning ahead of Tribesmen gang event
There will be an increased police presence around the Counties Manukau area.

Tributes flow for 'incredibly valued' doctor after shock death in Auckland hospital he worked in
The doctor presented to the North Shore hospital as a patient.

Heavy traffic delays expected as motorists flock to long weekend holiday spots
Auckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.

Dilworth redress scheme excludes victim of drug-peddling paedophile ring
'The institution that harmed us put together this scheme.'