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Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.

'Special moment': Reece on becoming Super Rugby's leading try scorer
Sevu Reece scored his 66th career try as the Crusaders beat the Highlanders.

'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butter
Kaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.

Five players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

'Deep sadness': Dai Henwood cancels shows amid ongoing cancer battle
The 'gutted' comedian says he 'thought things were going to be okay'.

The Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practice
The new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.

'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policy
Health NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.

Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.

Ex-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegations
Former deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.

'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.

Phil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscape
OPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.

Opinion: Ardie Savea's bold move to Moana redefines rugby career
Critics feared joining Moana would jeopardise Savea's All Blacks future.

Lucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second Division
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.

Canterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health
"The soil health, it's ultimately the foundation, the backbone of everything that we do."

Opinion: Why mallard ducks are more than just a pretty nuisance
Opinion: A duck season drone raises questions on wildlife management and costs.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for Blues
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

The hunt for equity: Kiwi expats wanted
Christopher Luxon met key investment fund leaders in London recently.

Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.

Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.

First XV's budgie smugglers: How Feilding's new undies improve performance
An initial batch quickly sold out, prompting more orders from supporters.