Two people have died in Canterbury, one in Wairarapa and one in Hawke's Bay.

Fire crews went to up to 50 weather related call-outs in Auckland, Northland and Waikato.

Woman who beat partner for four hours then strangled him has been freed from prison.

Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.

A prolific conman has been refused parole - but will be released from prison anyway.

The man will stand trial next year.

Judge confirms date despite ongoing Covid-19 border uncertainty.

Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.

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One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.

Police said inquiries are still ongoing to determine circumstances of crash.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.

Woman has been waiting for transfer for over a year despite safety risk.

The bizarre case includes claims of satanic rituals and torture against children.

A car with eight occupants crashed 30km away after police abandoned pursuit.

Wrap up warm if you're in the South - some places are seeing -10C temperatures today.

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A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

Emergency services were called to Coopers Creek in Oxford just before 4pm.

Councils appeal for even more money with lower patronage expected for months to come.

Raymond Coombs filmed himself coughing on shoppers during lockdown.

Sorrces say he was unable to supply proper referees.

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The crash happened around 6.45am.

Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.

Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.

Frances Bridgetta Kersey was due home at midday Wednesday.