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Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.

Man jailed over US polo star spa death at mansion gets rehab approved
Joe McGirr was jailed for perverting the course of justice.

Men who filmed themselves throwing puppy into harbour later shove teen off wharf
The two men had been filming themselves repeatedly throwing a puppy into the sea.

'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a father
Two Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.

'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flat
Emergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.

Combating youth violence: How Northland schools are using innovation to cope with challenging students
"Somewhere on the way, we have a responsibility as a village to help these students."

Ron Brierley email: 'I'm the same person as always'
These were the words of Ron Brierley - no knighthood now - just months after his arrest.

The Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years
158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.

Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.

NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts
View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.

Pakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floor
Evidence of significant ecological disturbance and consent breaches forced a review.

Watch: Brierley waves away questions about knighthood, child abuse images
The Kiwi businessman refused to speak after the latest court hearing in Sydney today.

Local Focus: RSA poppy appeal continues into May
Longer poppy appeal after last year's online success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

How Elton John's postponed NZ shows launched a tribute act
"I did meet Elton once ...but I never imagined I would be doing what I'm doing now."

'Significant gaps' in NZ's Covid preparedness, survey shows
More than 10 per cent of EDs in the survey didn't have access to a negative pressure room.

Fraudster who blamed underworld upbringing loses appeal
Eddie Quirke says he grew up idolising criminal father.

SOS messages, panic as virus breaks India's health system
India has set another record for daily Covid infections for a fifth day in a row.

Police warn motorists to take care after six people die in 22 days on Northland roads
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.

David McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satirise
Kiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.

'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story
"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."

'Falling on deaf ears': Laser strike concerns going unheard
Captain Tim Robinson wants to see the penalties for laser strike offenders doubled.

Crash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealed
Teenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.

Head Hunters/Mongols gang shooting: Police name suspect
Police say Head Hunter gang member Hone Reihana is dangerous and shouldn't be approached.

Woman denies killing partner found buried in backyard
The woman accused of murdering her partner and burying his body has been back in court

Chris Lynch: Framing debates as left or right is pointless
It's a shame people can't contribute to meaningful discussions without framing debates.

Emergency services at fatal crash in Ruakākā, motorcyclist dies in Havelock North
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Ruakākā.

'Beyond disgusted': Man spotted exposing himself to public
Police received a report after the man was spotted on Sunday.

'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.

Auckland traffic woes: Northwestern Motorway clogged by multiple crashes
People heading east into the city should expect delays.