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Storm wreaks havoc across New Zealand
Severe thunderstorms were lashing parts of the upper North Island tonight following chaos further south, as a powerful storm moved across the country.
Rugby: Internationals return to boost provincial hopes
No less than 18 All Blacks are about to start filtering back into the national provincial championship.
Police seek Wellington flasher
Police say they are increasingly concerned about the behaviour of a man who has been exposing himself to teenage boys.
Foreshore bill through first reading
Rebel MP Hone Harawira broke ranks with his Maori Party colleagues in Parliament today and voted against the legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act.
Rugby: Judicial hearing for Auckland lock
Auckland lock Andrew Van der Heijden will appear at a judicial hearing tomorrow charged with alleged stamping.
Body found in Wellington shed
Wellington police have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body in the suburb of Mount Victoria last night.
Missing swimmer's body found
The body of a missing 25-year-old swimmer was discovered in Wellington's Oriental Bay today.
AOS callout in Wellington
An armed offenders squad was called out to a house in the Wellington suburb of Newtown today.
Investment adviser ordered to pay around $80,000
Kapiti Coast investment adviser Chris Lee has been ordered to pay property magnate Sir Robert Jones around $80,000 towards his defamation court costs.
Help support Christchurch earthquake victims
APN News & Media, publisher of nzherald.co.nz, is today launching a nation-wide appeal for Christchurch earthquake victims.
Soccer: Nelsen confirms availability
All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand's two home soccer internationals next month.