The human rights commission disagrees with the treaty principles bill, cocaine and cannabis are increasingly being used in the workplace as we get sun for the weekend.
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
Some Hawke’s Bay spots may crack 30C this weekend – the first time since summer.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: November 6th - 8th Video / MetService
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Some Sth Island areas may have heavy weather today, Nth Island has warmer days coming up.
Many people remain missing two days after the start of the catastrophe.
Hailstones up to 15mm in diameter are possible, and rainfall of 15mm an hour in places.
'Many locations' in the North Island are in for a chance of thunderstorms this evening.
MetService National Weather: October 29th - November 2nd Video / MetService
The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
The region has been battered by heavy rain over the long weekend.
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The middle of the country is forecast to see the most showers during the week.
Warnings set for parts of the country lapse this morning. Auckland should hit 21C today.
Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.
MetService says teams are preparing emergency centres ahead of severe weather.
Surface flooding and slips prompt warnings to stay off the roads in some parts.
MetService National Weather: October 25th - 28th. Video / MetService
Police have warned motorists to drive safe this Labour weekend after six deaths last year.
Auckland roading hotspots are expected to be heavily congested this afternoon.
Cold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.
A total of 23 flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington Airport.
'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
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The National Hurricane Centre warned of 'life-threatening storm surge and extreme winds'.
Millions affected by Hurricane Milton in Florida, which has caused catastrophic flooding and damage. 10 dead with more casualties expected. Video / AFP
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