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North Island set for soaking
Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.
Nelson fire could take week to extinguish
A large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.
Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)
70 million-year-old prints are the first dinosaur footprints recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.
NZ's six best chip shops named
Store north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.
Anti-Nazi cabbie denied compo
A Nelson cabbie has been denied compensation after being stood down for refusing to wear a uniform that reminded him of a childhood spent under Nazi occupation.
Cop who peppersprayed cyclist to face trial
A policeman accused of pepperspraying a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet and ramming him with his police car will stand trial.
Daylight savings tonight – switch clocks forward
NZers urged to be safe in the sun as clocks go forward an hour at 2am - to become 3am - tomorrow morning.
Heavy rain, snow lash North Island
A severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.
Nelson: Endless summer, rain or shine
Kerri Jackson sings Nelson's praises, even when it's pouring down.