NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
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Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
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Not everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.
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Man arrested after spitting in supermarket guard's face
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Kaitaia pair arrested after supermarket face mask fracas
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