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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.

Neighbour beaten 'black and blue' at wake over property dispute
The men were drinking together, mourning the loss of their neighbour, when matters soured.

Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.

Gregor Paul: Loyalty to Barrett reveals Robertson's unwavering vision
ANALYSIS: Ardie Savea is widely seen as a natural leader, sparking debate over captaincy.

'Confidence boost': Velocious stakes claim for Aussie winter carnival
Velocious has six wins from 12 starts, earning $980,550 in stakes.

Lotto Powerball: Are you going to feel richer after tonight's draw?
Time to check your numbers for tonight's multimillion-dollar Lotto Powerball draw.

In the money: Punter claims massive $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize
This marks the ninth Powerball multimillionaire in New Zealand this year.

NZ's top finance professionals: Deals of the year revealed
Who won what and why? The big winners at the Infinz Awards.

Lotto Powerball: Have you won big in tonight’s $17 million draw?
Time to check your numbers for tonight's multimillion-dollar Lotto Powerball draw.

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

'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on
Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.

'It's a saving of $838': Costco's butter frenzy sparks 750km trips
Costco sells butter for $9.99 per kg, much cheaper than other supermarkets.

Family want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed car
Police never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.

'Stephen Donald moment': First XV star kicks for glory
FDMC ended a nine-year losing streak against New Plymouth Boys'.

'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.

Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Glimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision
A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.

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.

Homicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo woman
Police were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.