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Heavy rain and strong winds cause slips, flooding in South Island
MetService is forecasting periods of heavy rain and strong northwest winds for central and southern New Zealand.

Climate change effects expected to hurt farm viability in next decade, study finds
A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.

Protester accused of smashing Winston Peters' window pleads not guilty
Police were called Winston Peters' home in St Mary's Bay after "a report of wilful damage" .

Man accused of burglary at Winston Peters’ house pleads not guilty, keeps name secret
The man pleaded not guilty and is not allowed to go within 1km of Winston Peters’ home.

Morning Report's Corin Dann appointed RNZ’s new Business Editor
Dann joined Morning Report in 2019.

Lively All Whites fail to take first-half chances in loss to Poland
New Zealand turned in a strong performance in Chorzów, especially in the first 45 minutes, but their wait for a rare win in Europe goes on.

Recap: All Whites lose to Poland after spirited first half
Look back at live coverage as the world No 83 All Whites face world No 31 Poland in Chorzów.

Taylor injured, but Samoa score huge win at World Cup qualifier
The former Black Caps great retired hurt while batting, as Samoa defeated Papua New Guinea to almost assure themselves a place in the Super Six.

Government looks to cash out Chorus investment
The Government is looking to sell its loan to the Chorus, which could free up hundreds of millions in cash.

Kyoto’s Most Luxurious Hotels Face Up To 900% Tax Increase Next Year

Bungee Jumping Safety Worker Describes What It's Like atop the World's Tallest Bridge

Israeli chief of general staff says enemy has 'not disappeared'

Live: Winds batter central New Zealand
Severe weather warnings and watches have been issued.

Peters says Gaza ceasefire is first step towards peace
Israel has begun implementing a ceasefire deal in Gaza, after it reached an agreement with Hamas for the Palestinian militant group to release all the hostages it holds.

Te Toi Mahana announces its first developments since taking over council's social housing service
Te Toi Mahana will build its first two new developments in the northern Wellington suburbs of Tawa and Crofton Downs.

Kinship carers: The tough, complex and expensive job of looking after other people's children
How kinship careers are saving our most vulnerable children, in spite of the cost to their bank balances and themselves.

Man accused of murdering Christchurch woman keeps name secret
The woman was allegedly stabbed on Lamorna Rd in Parklands in July.

Jail for undertaker whose fraud came to light in cyclone ruled 'manifestly excessive'
The judge decided Fiona Bakulich should be sentenced to home detention instead.

Man accused of murdering Christchurch woman keeps name secret
A 36-year-old man, charged with murdering the woman, appeared in the High Court at Christchurch.

Government mulls possible sale of Chorus shares
The Finance Minister says with the completion of the ultra-fast broadband fibre initiative, there's no longer a policy reason for the Crown to own Chorus.

'Low mow' lawn approach is a less is more win for biodiversity, council says
Twelve sites around the capital were left largely unmown since August last year.

Winston Peters’ partner injured by glass from window smashed in alleged attack
Peters said his partner Jan Trotman found some glass on Friday morning.

Israel's military pressure brought Gaza hostages home, IDF chief Zamir tells soldiers

Hamas considers Gaza conflict completely over

Canadian police ask for help finding missing 'curious, kind' NZ boy
Investigators have spoken with the boy's family members and believe he is staying with a caretaker who police are trying to identify.