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![Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
![Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
![Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible
Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.
![22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.
![Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
![Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
!['Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
![Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
![Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
![Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit
'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.
![Man arrested after 'waving a very large knife in everyone’s faces' in Nelson KFC](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man arrested after 'waving a very large knife in everyone’s faces' in Nelson KFC
A nearby business saw the suspect on its security cameras carrying a large kitchen knife.
![Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms
Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.
![Truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes on SH6](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes on SH6
Police said there were no reported injuries or damage to the truck's load.
![One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman
The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.
![Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
![Reality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back up
He told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.
![Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
![Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule
The pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.
![DoC website crashes as people flock to book spot at 'world's best hidden beach'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
DoC website crashes as people flock to book spot at 'world's best hidden beach'
High demand was anticipated, with the DoC campsite being given its own booking window.
![Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.
![West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
West Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island
There are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.