Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.
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Adult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossing
The accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a week
KiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
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Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
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Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad
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One critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beach
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Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife
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Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
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Breakers great dies aged 46
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Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
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