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Live weather: Thunderstorms, heavy downpours tipped for Auckland and North Island during rush-hour commute
Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

‘A great adventure’: The wonderful, unexpected journey of Colombian winger Neyder Moreno at Auckland FC as they chase A-League glory
Moreno has been one of the stars of Auckland FC's historic A-League campaign.

One injured in SH3 crash in Taranaki
The driver had sustained moderate injuries in the single-vehicle crash, a police media spokespersons said.

Crusaders induct three more players into Hall of Fame
A wing and a couple of front-rowers have been celebrated by the most successful Super Rugby franchise.

Woman injured after driver flees Wellington petrol station without paying
A Wellington woman is recovering after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel.

Glen Innes Winz fire: Shopkeeper had only just moved in before blaze destroyed shop
Wendy Li 'was so happy to be starting the store again ... then this happens'.

NZ avocado industry eyes North America, Asia for export growth
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.

Former Australian spinner avoids jail over role in $350k cocaine deal
The cocaine deal, which was later linked to his kidnapping, has not resulted in a custodial sentence.

Farmers revolt against council over water restrictions
Faced with a council plan to reduce their takes by almost half, water users on the Heretaunga Plains have now decided to unite under one banner.

Government announces review into ‘activist’ Waitangi Tribunal
The Maori development minister says a review will take place into the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975, with the ACT Party saying it was “time to put the Tribunal in its place”.

PFI - Q3 Div & Upgraded FY25 Div Guidance, FY26 Div Guidance
Property for Industry Limited (PFI, the Company) is pleased to announce a third quarter dividend of 2.10[1] cents per share (cps) and to upgrade earlier dividend guidance for FY25 to 8.60 cps. PFI is also pleased to introduce FY26 dividend guidance of bet

Lower Hutt man Ronan Apiti sentenced for beating and disfiguring family dog
Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.

No change to ANZ Premiership in 2026 but broadcast rights remain up in the air
New Zealand’s top netball league will continue next year, despite rumours of a trans-Tasman competition swirling.

Much-loved Akaroa couple named as victims of fatal car crash
The pair ran an Air B&B in town and were part of the Bowling Club’s “big family”.

Bikes to be allowed back on Canterbury buses following ban
A bike ban on buses in the Greater Christchurch area will be fully lifted from Monday.

Is the battle for control at NZME over?
Former minister Steven Joyce is expected to be appointed chair of NZME’s board, effectively ending speculation of the future control of the company.

Watch: Dave Dobbyn performs live at RNZ
Sir Dave plays the second in a series of intimate acoustic concerts celebrating 20 years of RNZ's NZ Live music sessions.

Waitangi Tribunal review to kick off this year, Government confirms, Act calls it ‘activist’
David Seymour said the tribunal needed to be put 'in its place'.

Silver Ferns: Kelly Jackson rejected Australian offers, stays loyal to New Zealand and Central Pulse
More than one Super Netball side have tried to sign Kelly Jackson.

Appointment timing hints at who Phoenix's next women's coach might be
The club said it would appoint its next A-League Women coach in late-July, which is when Bev Priestman’s one-year ban for spying on NZ is up.

Trump’s Broadway dreams get second act with Kennedy Centre takeover
Now that he’s installed himself as Kennedy Centre chairman, Donald Trump seems to have found a way to finally realize his theatre ambitions.

Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed - droughts, floods and more hot days
Hastings District