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Person seriously injured in South Island crash
Emergency services were alerted about 3am to the crash, which occurred west of Timaru.

‘Grab your warmest jacket’: Temps to plummet in south as heavy rain lifts in north
Dunedin experienced its highest temperature of the year on Friday.

Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland’s big day kicks off: Sports fans spoiled for choice
Moana Pasifika, Auckland FC, Blues and Blues Women are all in action this evening.

The surprising pathway for promising NZ female athletes into top US colleges
Volleyball is the second biggest sport among secondary students in NZ.

Music festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 women
He filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.
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Small Business: Reigniting the need for breakfast with Fuller
Dane Fuller talks to Tom Raynel about his small business, Fuller Overnight Oats.

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably
Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The surprising pathway for promising NZ female athletes into top US colleges
Volleyball is the second biggest sport among secondary students in NZ.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland
'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray

Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.

Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
Black Caps take on Pakistan on Saturday at Bay Oval in third ODI.

‘Speaking with a number of people’: Police update on homicide investigation
One man has already been charged with murder after Munns' death last month.

Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.

Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.

Christchurch-Akaroa Rd crash: One person dies after car crashes down bank
Emergency services were called just after 10.30am this morning.

Kaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives
Five people were killed in the incident in September 2023.

William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre
Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland
'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

How a midlife volunteer found purpose in Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence
'I thought maybe I could get involved ... maybe I could be of some use.'

Review: Sex Pistols prove punk is not dead
REVIEW: Punk is not dead. It's still there, just constantly changing.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

‘Girls do stupid stuff’: Accused cites jealousy in rape trial
Man initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.

Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray

Eric Crampton: Planning reform needed for real supermarket competition
OPINION: Planning rules currently limit supermarket competition in New Zealand.