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On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
The NZ tech stars who are paying it forward.

Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.

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.

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.

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

‘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.

Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.

Life on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team
The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission.

Survivor on ‘fear’ of living at Gloriavale, visiting the commune’s ‘horrendous’ Indian offshoot
Theophila Pratt, who left Gloriavale when she was 18, has written about her life story.

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.

Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.

Why the revival of extinct NZ species faces major challenges
Colossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting extinct NZ species like moa.

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
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.

Woman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rock
She saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.

Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.

Gloriavale death: Coroner says Sincere Standtrue died suddenly from ‘blacking out game’
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.

How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies
A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.

Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bash
Plus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.