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130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
MetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.

Drunk driver allegedly five times over limit arrested in Oamaru
A driver was reported for dangerous driving on State Highway 1 in Oamaru.

Kiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket deal
Founder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.

St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.

Lachie Jones inquest: Coroner delays release of findings
Coroner Ho said the delay was related to police announcing further investigative work.

Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.

'War stories': Experienced farmers a hit at Ag Pathways Programme
Young farmers' brains were 'ticking over' listening to local farmers share their stories.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battle
The 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.

'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policy
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.

First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.

This remote island has the best seafood in New Zealand
From Dunedin’s fish and chips to Pitt Island’s paua delicacies.

Ex-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegations
Former deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer
Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.

On The Up: Glowworms, luxury and manaakitanga - Rotorua's ambitions for a brighter future
City moving out of the twin shadows of Covid and emergency housing debate.

Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.

Jevon McSkimming selling properties amid criminal investigation
Properties McSkimming is listed as owning have been put up for sale or sold.

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.

The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted
Christopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.