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All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.

Cyclist in Ōhope crash dies from injuries
Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.

'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sighting
A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.

Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

Seal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!
Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.

One man critical after car and bike incident in Ōhope
One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.

Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

Jimmy's junior title
Whanganui teenager James Rountree wins Summer Cross junior title in Whakatane

Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.

Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.

Honda hero dominates F2
Winning streak continues for Honda hero Damon Rees in F2 of Suzuki Series

$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty

Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.

Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.

Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.

Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.

Entries flood in for Suzuki Series
Suzuki Series swamped with entries and a strong international flavour for Whanganui leg

Mother of son plucked from ocean: 'I don't think my heart worked'
Fisherman who saved toddler from the ocean at Matata Beach first thought it was a doll.

Stunning snaps of whale off Ōhope coast
Southern Right Whale spends time swimming near Ohope on Tuesday.

Supreme Court dismisses woman's appeal against judgment
Supreme Court dismisses appeal and makes an order for costs.

Mayday, then safe landing in maize field
Helicopter lands safely after mayday call near Whakatane.

Local Focus: Māori vegan smashing stereotypes
He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.

Travelling goat sparks police reminder
Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.

One person arrested after Ōpōtiki shooting
The incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.

'Serious consequences': Warning over new Mongrel Mob knock-off merchandise
"If people do it, they'll no doubt find out in due course what the consequences are."