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Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ

Kiwis have a brief respite in the weather before more wet and windy conditions sweep across Aotearoa tomorrow and Thursday. Niwa forecaster Chris Brandolino... Read More

Father diagnosed with cancer after bad back pain

Blair Harrison thought he was 'just getting old” when he stopped jogging due to back pain. Instead, he discovered the pain was from fractures in... Read More

Prominent figure denies family violence charges

A prominent figure in the Bay of Plenty Māori community accused of family violence offences has denied the allegations. The defendant, who cannot be... Read More

Pancakes, plants, and Pink Ribbon support

With the rain kindly keeping its distance, the sizzle of bacon and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee welcomed a cheerful crowd to a very special fifth Pink... Read More

Kiwi paraglider 200km flight over Indian Himalayas

A New Zealand paraglider has gone viral after sharing a video of himself soaring over the Indian Himalayas for 200km. Viewers were in awe of the duration... Read More

Hung jury in St Patrick’s Day rape trial

Warning: This story deals with allegations of sexual assault and may be distressing. A drunken, but consensual act after an evening of flirtation... Read More

Kiwifruit waste turned into leather

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More

Superannuation age rise on National’s agenda

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National's radar after they campaigned on it in the last election. She... Read More

New sport centre to host first national event

Tauranga's newest sports facility is set to host its first national tournament - and it's a slam dunk for local basketball fans. The Foot Locker Under... Read More

Strike player wins $400,000 

One lucky Strike player from Auckland will be having a great week after winning $400,000 with Strike Four in Saturday night's live Lotto draw. The winning... Read More

Pocket Watchers win Rotorua final

Pocket Watchers from Taupo-Nui-A-Tia-College took out this year's Rotorua regional Smokefree Rockquest final at Sir Howard Morrison Centre on Friday night. The... Read More

Wet week ahead with a brief midweek break

Rain continues in the North Island today with heavy falls in some areas. Settled weather will spread from the south on Tuesday, before more rain arrives on... Read More