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Live: Thousands of homes without power after another night of wild weather
Authorities and residents will be out assessing the damage from floods, slips, and downed trees across the country.

Which All Black has the most to prove against France?
All Blacks stand-in captain Ardie Savea will have many fond memories of playing in Wellington, but the test against Argentina last year won't be one of them.

So much rain for the northwest of the South Island - but why?
It was already raining heavily in Tasman at lunchtime Friday, near the start of the period covered by the MetService red heavy rain warning.

What Rotorua is doing to get kids out of emergency housing motels
Residential building consent approvals in Rotorua increased by 40% in the year to March 2025, as part of the city’s plan to get people out of emergency housing.

Steep hill site no problem for award-winning builders
This year’s Master Builders supreme $4 million-plus winner is just one home showcasing the talent of local chippies in the annual awards.

‘Such a nerd for te reo Maori’: Jordyn with a Why on reclaiming identity through music
Jordyn with a Why has been nominated for a Pacific Music Award along with many other awards only four years into her professional music career as a bilingual artist.

Ray Chung stays in the race after salacious sex claims, believes neighbour’s story
Councillor Ray Chung has confirmed he will stay in the race for Wellington’s mayor, after his lewd email about Mayor Tory Whanau hit the headlines.

‘I got things to do’: Boyracer miffed that court was taking up his time
Angus McDonald, 20, drove in a manner that a judge said could have killed someone

Mental health minister says workforce is recovering from chronic understaffing
Matt Doocey is optimistic as early signs point to progress in growing the mental health workforce, but services remain patchy, especially for young people.

Judge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computer
But Jevon McSkimming has five days to appeal the ruling and extend the current interim injunction.

Final audition for Black Ferns’ World Cup hopefuls
All you need to know as the Black Ferns take on trans-Tasman neighbours Australia in their final test before the World Cup squad is named.

'Learning all the time': Michaela Brake in the deep end at Warriors
Rugby union players are used to being beaten and bruised but rugby league is a whole new game.

Appointment Viewing: All the open homes to hit this weekend
An architectural gem in the Waikato, a sea-side treasure in Wellington and a cosy cottage in Dunedin among the listings.

Why now is the time to do this ‘untouched’ NZ walk
It’s not a Great Walk, but perhaps it should be.

Injury-hit All Blacks wary of Wellington record ahead of France rematch
All you need to know as the All Blacks take on France in the second test at Sky Stadium on Saturday night.

OPINION: We need more human intelligence as we try to figure out artificial intelligence
The government’s AI strategy aims to take a light touch, but a heavier hand might be needed.

How a ‘lovely little girl’ became a prolific shoplifter
Bianca Thomas is serving a jail term for a $10,000 crime spree. Her former foster mother says she was failed by the state as a child and is calling for changes.

TRNSMT music festival begins in the scorching heat
This year's TRNSMT is headlined over three days by 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol.

Thousands without power on Banks Peninsula, flooding in South Auckland
There are still 'widespread' electricity outages in parts of Tasman, though it's unclear how many homes are disconnected.