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Gisborne beaches covered in slash following heavy rain
Gisborne District Council chief scientist Murry Cave said it was disappointing the waterways have been clogged again.

Watch: Phoenix star scores from inside centre circle
Kosta Barbarouses spotted Newcastle’s goalkeeper off his line and pulled the trigger from a long way out.

SH 10 closed after serious crash
A serious crash has blocked State Highway 10 at Waipapa in the Far North.

Rural Auckland left without power following high winds, downed lines
Some households in rural north Auckland have been without power for more than 24 hours after high winds brought down trees and branches onto power lines.

'Romeo And Juliet' star Olivia Hussey dies at 73
Olivia Hussey Eisley, star of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet and the slasher classic Black Christmas, has died at home in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to a post on her Instagram page. She was 73.

Is Ashburton boring? Teenagers take on mayor and council
A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year.

How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

Dame Judi reveals apple tribute to Maggie Smith
Dame Judi recalls good times spent with her friend and fellow actress, who died in September aged 89.

New bird flu mutation discovered in US as cat infections cause alarm
The CDC has reported 65 confirmed human cases in 2024, and many more may go undetected among dairy and poultry workers.

Police seize club T-shirt with ‘Black Power type insignia’ from 12yo
The boy was wearing the shirt while walking along an Auckland street on Christmas Day, police said.

Suspect in deadly New York City subway fire indicted on murder, arson charges
The grand jury charged him with one count of first degree murder, two counts of second degree murder and one count of arson in the first degree.

Coromandel police carry out 900 breath tests in one day
Coromandel police say they have carried out over 900 alcohol breath tests across 28 checkpoints yesterday that resulted in five drivers being processed for excess breath alcohol.

Motorcyclist dies after Murupara crash
Two motorcyclists were critically injured in crashes in Auckland and the Whakatane district.

Live updates: Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets, A-League round 10
Follow live updates as the Wellington Phoenix take on the Newcastle Jets in round 10 of the A-League.

New Zealand not responsible for ship seized by Finland - MFAT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says New Zealand is not responsible for a Cook Islands-registered vessel carrying Russian oil seized in Finland.

Lulu Sun avoids big names in ASB Classic qualifying draw
The Kiwi No 4 seed could play against Emma Raducanu in the quarterfinals, if the results go as expected at Stanley Street.

Delays on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge following crash
Motorists were advised to expect delays of up to one hour.

How an Auckland mother landed up living in a tent with two young kids
Their landlord refuses to help after their home was red stickered because his contractors dug up a retaining wall for his development.

The artist who says her love of painting helped her overcome stage 4 cancer
Artist Fiona Hayward explains how her love of painting helped her out of hospice care and overcome stage 4 cancer.

The Kiwi town sitting on a rare mineral the world wants
The “adorable” town has the “climate of the south of France”, and you can still buy a house for $300k.