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![Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
!['Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast
A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.
![New things to do in NZ this summer: Wairarapa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New things to do in NZ this summer: Wairarapa
Summer is sorted at Wairarapa with an exciting new line up or tourist attractions.
![Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
!['Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Terrified': Homeless family of seven 'squat' in empty house
'My desperation surpassed my fear,' says mum-of-five Ashleigh Wawatai.
![AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years
"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."
![Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education
A lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.
![Flooding and slips hit roads around country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Flooding and slips hit roads around country
Heavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.
![Man pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake Alice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake Alice
The 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.
![Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.
![Freight train derails after heavy rain causes washout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Freight train derails after heavy rain causes washout
A locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.
!['Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testing
Free rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.
![Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
![Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
![Body of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day search
Hundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.
![Students making most of free trades training](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
![Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
![Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
![DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards
'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.
![Why one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilities
Council chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.
![Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening
Nerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.
![Graves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally located](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Graves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally located
Barry Rankin started investigating four years ago and have taken further than he thought.
![South Taranaki marae awarded research grant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
![Foodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Foodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries
Foodstuffs have partnered with Uber Eats to start delivering groceries to its customers.
![Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4
The crash occurred around 4.45am.
![Blind sales: Desperate buyers snap up homes without even looking at them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blind sales: Desperate buyers snap up homes without even looking at them
About 43,000 bids online for 1500 successful sales worth over $2 billion since August.
![Judge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau Ora](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Judge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau Ora
Court showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.
!['Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
!['Significant surge': DHB seeks 133 new staff to cope with Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Significant surge': DHB seeks 133 new staff to cope with Covid
More than 20 critical nurses sought in anticipation of caseload at Waitematā.