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Live weather: Heavy rain and road closures hit holiday travellers
Live - Multiple highways are closing as heavy rain is expected throughout the night.

Suzie Bates and athletics groundbreaker Beatrice Faumuina among King's Birthday honours recipients
Beatrice Faumuina became a household name in the 1990s, winning silver at the 1994 Commonwealth Games then gold at the 1997 World Athletics Championships.

Kiwi pole vaulter defies world rankings to claim podium finish
Imogen Ayris flies to second as Kiwi athletes open Diamond League campaigns.

IAB New Zealand launches Wellington industry council
The new body gives Wellington's government-heavy digital ad market a formal voice in IAB New Zealand's national standards and privacy work.

Weather: Parts of South Island prepare for flooding as more heavy rain expected
A trough embedded in a humid northerly air flow is expected to bring heavy rain on King's Birthday.

French museum reports theft of arty banana

Russia losing initiative on battlefield in Ukraine, says Zelensky

Regulators Worry That China’s Luxury Car Seats Might Be Too Comfortable To Be Safe

Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn't show up for wins £149,000

At Beaufort, Israel confronts the futility of withdrawal

‘Significant weather event’: Severe weather warnings issued with deluge to lash parts of Aotearoa
MetService said it is likely to “be a significant weather event affecting large parts of the country.”

Crash closes Desert Road
The Desert Road is closed between Waiouru and Rangipo following a crash.

Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
Current photos of Paul Joseph Dally, who raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Carbon in May 1989, cannot be published.

Former Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier shares the love after knighting in King's Birthday Honours
The former chief ombudsman points to his colleagues, wife and children as the people who have helped make his career possible.

Coroner warning of risks in changing agricultural tyres after Canterbury farmer crushed to death
Canterbury farmer David Fairclough was crushed to death in January while fitting a 316kg tyre by himself.

Live weather: Parts of South Island prepare for flooding as more heavy rain expected
Live: MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.

Crew member missing three days after going overboard fishing vessel
The crew member was reported missing on Thursday around 8.30pm.

First Trust (MISL) vs. ARK (ARKX): Which Space and Aerospace ETF Reigns Supreme?

United Airlines subreddit riveted by Bluetooth goof gone awry
The r/unitedairlines subreddit is a special place for sensitive air travelers. It’s typically home to posts like “Where did the Stroopwaffel go???” (referring to one of United’s snack handouts) and constant complaints of “passengers of size” with avoirdupois overflowing across armrests. But for the last 24 hours, the subreddit was...

Key All Whites to miss warm-up matches, complicating midfield selection puzzle
Ryan Thomas will sit out as New Zealand face Haiti and England while Joe Bell will only be involved in the second match.

Have your say: Should New Zealand do more to keep manufacturing jobs here?
The possible closure of two timber mills in Kaitaia has put around 200 jobs at risk and raised concerns about the future of manufacturing in regional New Zealand.

One dead in crash near Taupo
One person has died following a crash in Wairakei, north of Taupo.

One dead after car hits tree near Taupo
Emergency services responded to the single vehicle crash on Poihipi Rd, Wairakei around 7.25pm.

How to encourage a friend to get therapy (without blowing up your friendship)
When does being a good friend mean gently suggesting more structured help - such as therapy with a psychologist or a mental health professional?

Former Manawatu police chief humbled by Order of Merit nod
Ross Grantham's career included heading the investigation into the deaths of Christine and Amber Lundy in 2000, resulting in Mark Lundy's conviction for his wife and daughter's murder.