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Hawks vs Dons is compulsory viewing. The other AFL match-ups you can’t afford to miss next season
Hawthorn versus Essendon in a round one showdown can’t be missed. But as AFL chiefs work through next year’s home-and-away fixture, what are the other games which deserve top billing?

Live weather: Flights halted, trees downed, thousands lose power in heavy wind
Strong gales and heavy rainfall continues to make its way across the country.

Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium
Echo Technology will host Wellington’s first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.

Another man faces fresh charges in Dilworth School abuse probe
The charges are part of Operation Beverley.

More charges laid in Dilworth abuse probe
A 72-year-old man is facing three counts of indecency with a boy aged between 12 and 16.

Watch: Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
It slowly emerged from the water as onlookers gasped.

Police investigate construction company director accused of taking thousands
The company's director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ's multiple requests for comment.

Morning Report live: Chris Hipkins faces questions about his party's first key election policy
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings.

'Proud': Regional airline starts services into Christchurch
After a brief pause, air services between Blenheim and Christchurch have restarted.

Nurses, teachers and others set for mega strike - What you need to know
Explainer - There's a huge strike coming. Who's taking part, why are they protesting and what's so 'mega' about it?

Ikea owner buys up Northland forestry
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, has bought 10,000 hectares of production forestry in Northland.

Don’t buy it: Thunderbolt 5 docks are on the sidelines… again
If you’re in the market for a Thunderbolt docking station and you’re biding your time until Black Friday, know this: smart shoppers can save by buying a slightly older Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 dock instead. Buying tech always comes with a choice, as prices of new technology climb higher. You can...

Best of both worlds: Blockbuster weekend of rugby league looms large
The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend.

Alliance farmers vote yes on $270m deal with Dawn Meats
Under the agreement, Dawn Meats will acquire a 65 percent stake in Alliance Group.

R360 making a bold play for Kiwi stars, but is it a rugby revolution or a career-ender?
A new rebel rugby competition is making a bold play for Kiwi stars, but is it rugby reimagined, or something straight "out of a McDonald's Happy Meal"?

Red Bull in ‘gamesmanship’ controversy after mechanic tries to tamper with Lando Norris’ grid tape
The Formula One team was fined $101,000 by the sport’s governing body for re-entering the gate well area.

Thousands of bank accounts closed, transferred to Inland Revenue
Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue.

Live weather: Power cuts, highways close as wind and rain
Strong gales and heavy rainfall continues to make its way across the country.

Pair missing were last seen on Ngaruawahia summit track
Police are looking for two missing women who were last seen entering a Ngaruawahia track on Monday afternoon

Search for two woman missing on Waikato summit walk
The 28 and 29-year-old did not return home from the walk on Monday afternoon.

Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards for real-time retail loyalty
Eagle Eye launches Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty platform enabling retailers to deliver personalised discounts instantly at checkout, boosting customer engagement.

Slips, closed highways and emergency callouts as wind and rain hit South Island
Strong gales and heavy rainfall continues to make its way across the country - here's what happened overnight.