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Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.

No jail for drink driver who caused death
A Masterton woman, who caused the death of an elderly dial-a-driver while she was three times over the legal blood alcohol limit, has escaped jail.

Five in hospital after overnight crashes
Five people have been admitted to hospital following two separate crashes in the lower North Island overnight.

More floods possible for South Island
Further flooding is possible for the South Island's sodden Waitaki district, where 1000 people remain without drinking water.

Wharekauhau: A rowlocking good time
Horseplay at Wharekauhau is a breathtaking affair, says Diana Balham.

PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns
John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.

Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases
A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.

'No room for separatism in NZ,' says John Key
In defensive mode over National's Maori policy agenda, John Key says separatism has no place in New Zealand.

Fatherhood can help anti-social men find hope - study
Fatherhood can be the key to transforming anti-social young men into responsible citizens, according to new research.

Severe gales to lash parts of NZ
Severe gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.