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Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, Coromandel
Heavy rain is forecast for the region.

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton
The crash was reported to emergency services at 4.30pm on Wednesday.

Women release pink smoke near Vatican to demand voice in Church leadership
'You cannot keep ignoring 50% of the Catholic population'.

Society Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?
Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.

Auckland at 15: Progress and possibilities
Auckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.

Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.

Former top cop John Dewar revealed as businessman convicted of theft, deception charges
John Dewar was jailed in 2007 for covering up Louise Nicholas' rape allegations.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Why Japanese school rugby is setting a new standard for competition
Japanese school teams have made rapid advancements.

'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdown
The 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.

Business in the front, party in the back this Fieldays
'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'

'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceiling
The ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.

SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.

'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.

'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success
Matthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.

Precautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteria
Waikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.

North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.

Why NZ's brightest are heading overseas for university
The number of top achievers going overseas after school is at an all-time high.

'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis op
Thanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.

Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.