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Snow falling in Waikato, Bay of Plenty
The icy southerly sweeping up the North Island has brought snow to the hills around Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and in some paddocks.
Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:
<i>Sideswipe:</i> Surely not
Alistair Bailey of Whitianga enjoyed some well-prepared bread from Mr Burns at Glastonbury in the UK.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to $27m
Lotto Powerball has jackpotted to $27 million - potentially the biggest individual prize in New Zealand Lotteries' history.
<i>Richard Loe</i>: Timing all wrong for Boks to play political game
It was interesting to hear Graham Henry say that Australia will be the All Blacks' biggest competition for the World Cup.
Boys save dad after roof shock
Two young brothers are being hailed as heroes after they rescued their dad from a DIY disaster.
Len Brown: 'What an amazing result'
After winning today's Super City election, Len Brown declared he wants to build a city on rapid transit, which would encourage economic growth.
Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.
All you need to know about Delhi - Day 6
It took five days but New Zealand finally have a gold medal after a highly successful day in Delhi.
Could Shanks have started the gold rush?
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team have had their most successful day in Delhi, winning nine medals on day five.