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'Old bread is not hard, having no bread is'
The wartime values instilled by his father still hold a special place for master baker Meinolf Kraeling.

Two All Blacks ruled out of Argentina test
Changes to the All Blacks team to play Argentina are inevitable following confirmation Patrick Tuipulotu and Anton Lienert-Brown have been scratched.

If La Niña takes control of summer there could be heavy rain or a 'heat dome'
Historically, when La Niña is driving weather behaviour New Zealand has experienced 'heat domes' over the south-east but there's also a possibility of heavy rainfall.

Wellington Hospital birthing suite short-staffed 70% of time
But Health NZ says 'there's definitely light at the end of the tunnel' and next year should be different.

Over 350 Dead in Less Than a Week as Monsoon Flooding Continues to Ravage Communities: 'Everybody Is Scared'

Israeli attacks, forced starvation have killed 62,000 Palestinians in Gaza

Air Canada Warns Rebooking Some Cancelled Flights May Be Impossible

Gore mayoralty: Rates, debt hot topics as Ben Bell, Nicky Davis square off
It's a two horse race with a former councillor and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty.

Auckland FC close to announcing signing of English striker
Sam Cosgrove is set to lead the line for the defending A-League Men premiers in the coming season.

‘I thought it was me’: Gareth Morgan stunned by deepfake scam using his face
Deepfakes of the former economist are circulating on Facebook and Instagram in yet another scam exploiting recognisable New Zealanders to lure investors

Organisers cancel book prize over trans controversy
Several authors withdrew from the Polari Prize longlist following comments made by writer John Boyne.

Homeowners could be left with costs under building consents changes - lawyer
But Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government will explore mechanisms to protect homeowners.

Fire in commercial building on Auckland's Dominion Road
More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze in the two-storey property

Why even switching to the basics won't avoid food price rises
Food prices are rising but people ducking out for a pint of milk or loaf of white bread have been especially hard hit by rises in the last year.

'Ketamine Queen' dealer to plead guilty over Matthew Perry death
Jasveen Sangha will admit several charges, including one of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury in relation to the late star.

Driver to appear in court for overtaking near-miss caught on dashcam
Shuttle driver said the incident was “the closest near miss I’ve had all season”.

Cyclone Gabrielle one of the most extreme landslide-triggering events globally - report
An analysis estimated more than 800,000 landslides were caused by the extreme weather event in 2023.

Auckland Council's draft consent rules restrict homes in flood-prone areas
The proposed new consent rules at Auckland Council also double down on high density living.

Porsche Enthusiasts United: Megaphonics Draws Big Crowds

Two and a half years after Cyclone Gabrielle, here's how the road to Piha was repaired
Explainer - More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, the popular main road to Auckland's Piha is about to open up again. But what exactly does it take to rebuild, and why does it take so long?

Woman jailed for tax fraud attempts, and Covid relief claims worth over $200,000
Caitlin Briar Ashby had set up three bank accounts using false identities, and filed 64 false income tax returns for 14 different taxpayers.

Weather damage causes power outages in Auckland's Mangere
Crews are working to find the cause of the outage and restoration may take some hours.

Watch: Zelensky complimented on 'fabulous' suit by reporter who previously criticised him
The Ukrainian president was complimented on his smart black jacket, after being criticised by right-wing media over his choice of dress in February.