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'We feel pretty lucky': Near miss as lightning strikes homes on Auckland's North Shore
States of emergency declared in Selwyn and Christchurch due to the torrential rain.

Police seek dashcam footage after body found in burnt-out car
Police want footage that can help them piece together what happened.
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'We feel pretty lucky': Near miss as lightning strikes homes on Auckland's North Shore
States of emergency declared in Selwyn and Christchurch due to the torrential rain.

Slip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents flee
The slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans
The troubled Being AI slims down.
Wellington news

'We feel pretty lucky': Near miss as lightning strikes homes on Auckland's North Shore
States of emergency declared in Selwyn and Christchurch due to the torrential rain.

Police seek dashcam footage after body found in burnt-out car
Police want footage that can help them piece together what happened.

‘Not political’: Wellington Museum defends flying hīkoi flag to mark anniversary
The Toitū Te Tiriti flag was flown to commemorate Wellington’s Treaty signing.
Auckland News

'We feel pretty lucky': Near miss as lightning strikes homes on Auckland's North Shore
States of emergency declared in Selwyn and Christchurch due to the torrential rain.

Double-murder trial aborted after just one day
He was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.
Regional news

What caused a 5m-deep tomo to open beside a Pāpāmoa footpath
The sinkhole opened on Golden Sands Drive on Thursday opposite a school.

Hunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter charge
Mark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.

Rotorua Mini Marathon
More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha

Accident and medical centre opens in Stortford Lodge
Hastings healthcare to get a boost with new clinic.

Hawke's Bay's cyclone repairs - a handy timeline of what's coming
Construction on the new Rissington Bridge starts in August, lasting 12 months.

‘Critical milestone’ for Whakapapa ski field
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is urging unity over the 10-year lease.
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