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Cyclone Tam warnings: More heavy rain, strong winds to sweep south, with Northland first in line
A yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions.

Sugababes join Radio 1's Big Weekend line-up
The Anthems headliners will join the likes of Sam Fender, Tom Grennan and Mumford & Sons in Liverpool.

Callaghan Innovation confirms 67 more potential job cuts as it disestablishes
The entity confirmed consultation had begun to disestablish another 67 roles, bringing the total number of roles that could be axed to 107.

Rieko Ioane’s shock sabbatical in the most unlikely setting
All Blacks star to miss the 2026 Super Rugby season for a sabbatical at the former club of his nemesis Johnny Sexton.

Explained: Why Andrew Little wants to be Wellington mayor
The former Labour leader said he had been “very happy” leaving politics, and returning to law, but now he’s back in the ring and headed for another bruising encounter.

Doctor says he filmed consent video to protect himself against #MeToo movement
The doctor and married woman met on a sexual website and had a secret relationship.

'La Remontada?' Is this a comeback too far for Madrid?
Real Madrid players say they are convinced they can overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit against Arsenal, but is this a comeback too far for the European champions?

Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.

China appoints new trade envoy in face of tariff turmoil
The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington.

Harvard just stood up to Trump. How long can it last?
With billions in the balance, the battle may just be starting between the US government and universities.

US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa found after shoot-out
Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.

Dunedin Gasworks Museum closes after possible earthquake damage found
The council has requested an engineer's report on the chimney.

Lotto numbers: Are you New Zealand’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
Tonight's numbers have been drawn and it's time to check your tickets.

Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.

ANZ forecasts Reserve Bank will need to cut OCR to support economic recovery
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the current uncertainty surrounding global trade is another headwind for New Zealand's recovery.

Callaghan Innovation confirms 67 more job cuts as it disestablishes
The crown-owned entity is being dissolved in the Government's overhaul of the science sector.

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