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Severe weather warnings for NZ as heavy rain, strong wind approaches
MetService has issued 11 severe weather warnings across the country.

Hamilton bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women’s biographies
The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile NZ women.

Want to run for council? These are the rules
Potential candidates are being reminded of a few pitfalls ahead of nominations opening for local government elections on July 4.

Air NZ plane with hole in cockpit will fly back from Australia with no passengers
The plane was left with a hole in the cockpit after hitting an airbridge in Brisbane.

Central Auckland shooting: Two injured, man arrested after shooting on Auckland’s K Rd
A 21-year-old man faces firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland.

Manchester United coach to apologise on pitch to fans
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said supporters deserved an apology after the club’s worst campaign for 51 years.

House, double garage destroyed by fires in Taupo and Turangi
After initial concerns someone was unaccounted for, all residents were found to have escaped.

Parents battle to keep teen daughter away from older boyfriend, Family Court steps in
When her parents found out the relationship had turned sexual they were 'extremely upset'.

Two injured as shots fired on Auckland's Karangahape Rd
Police were called to the incident early this morning. One man has been arrested.

Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory: Auckland coach Steve Corica fumes over controversial decision to disallow goal in A-League semi final
Replays were inconclusive – with VAR upholding the controversial decision

Pacific dengue cases surge, but don't cancel your holiday yet - health expert
Dr Marc Shaw advises travellers to use insect repellent and light clothing, warning that although dengue fever is serious, it is largely preventable.

Horse racing: Te Rapa success for Nelson and McDougal with Taika, Nedwin victories
Taika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.

Auckland toll road’s speed limit to rise to 110kmh
The change on a 5.5-kilometre section of SH1 will take effect from Monday.

One dead after truck crash in Longburn
An investigation is under way into the cause of the crash, which happened on Sunday morning.

Witnesses sought after string of assaults in Gisborne CBD
A 26-year-old man faces charges after several people were attacked on Saturday afternoon.

One dead in Manawatu truck crash
Police say it happened on Number 1 Line, Longburn at around 9:20am Sunday.

Air NZ plane with hole in cockpit will fly back to Auckland from Australia with no passengers
The plane is flying across the Tasman from Brisbane with no passengers at a low altitude.

Company linked to Kiwi 'Queen of Property' enters liquidation
Nikki Connors says Propellor Property Investments has ceased trading and she’s retired from the industry and New Zealand.

Child hurt when vehicle struck pedestrians in Christchurch in stable condition
Five people were hurt in total.

Rugby: 'Frustrating' as Chiefs 'smack' Moana Pasifika 'on the nose'
Moana Pasifika were humiliated by the Chiefs 85-7.

Man arrested, people hurt after shots fired on Auckland's Karangahape Rd
A 21-year-old man is facing firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland overnight.

Novak Djokovic clinches 100th career singles title
Novak Djokovic joins tennis greats Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as the only men with a century of tournament wins in the Open era.

Why a remote small town is now New Zealand's most expensive place to rent
It’s rising in the east, but it’s a crown no one wants: Gisborne is now the most expensive place to rent in Aotearoa.

Fireworks from Sam Fender caps off Saturday at Big Weekend
The Seventeen Going Under singer finishes off a day which saw Ed Sheeran make a surprise appearance.