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Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.

Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.

Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.

Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.

16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.

Super Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shift
All the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.

'Kindest person, biggest heart': Woman found dead in Waiuku vehicle identified
A man, 50, has been charged with assault after her death in Waiuku.

Heavy rain, 100km/h winds: Severe storm approaching NZ upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Tam
'It will bring significant weather to the upper North Island late Wednesday to Thursday.'

KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers
Rail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.

Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.

Warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales, torrential downpours to lash upper North Island for 41hrs
Thunderstorms, 180mm of rain from tonight in upper NI, tree and powerline damage likely.

Icy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits south
A cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country.

Holiday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.

Lotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.

Waiuku death: 50yo man charged after woman’s body found in car
Scene examinations continue at two locations as part of the inquiries.

Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.