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Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

How 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing it
Ashton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.

130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
MetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.

Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'
It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

From 'golden goose' to wastewater site: Farm plan sparks debate
The Pain Farm in Martinborough is the proposed site for a wastewater disposal facility.

National opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submission
Submissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.

Man charged with seven counts of arson after Masterton church fires
It comes after a manhunt for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae.

Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

Tramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuries
He wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.

'It'll haunt me forever': Killer driver's remorse weighed heavily before his death, say friends
The crash on February 13 involved a car hitting a four-seater bike.

MSD office in lockdown after new threat, police on site
Last week, a man fired a gun at someone at the Ministry of Social Development’s office.

A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.

Driver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laid
The Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North
Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.

Tragic end to search for missing Masterton man
'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.