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Motueka prepares for floods
The Motueka ITM team took the initiative to fill sandbags in preparation for wet weather and potential flooding from tomorrow. Video / George Heard

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.

Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.

How Savea's position shapes the All Blacks' loose forward strategy
Three rookies are poised to debut as All Blacks ponder a reshuffle for first French test.

Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.

Watch: The moment a young family loses new home in swollen raging river
Even the young children's teddy bears were washed away.

'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.

Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.

Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Storm-battered regions brace for more severe weather
Storm-hit areas face more rain and gales as the clean-up continues.

From the UK to Ngātīmoti: How Noel Edmonds spends his time in NZ
The TV host left stardom behind to run an 800-acre estate by the Motueka River.

Phil Gifford: Ian Foster was the worst-treated All Blacks coach of modern era
The unique challenges of Ian Foster and unpicking the biggest myth about the 1971 Lions.

'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.

The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up
Thomas Coysh is doing his best to live life to the fullest.

'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.

Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

Is it a toastie if it's shaped like a Jenga block?
Filled with prawn, looking like sushi – an eatery thinks it's onto an NZ toastie winner.

Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.