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Roads to reopen in Whangarei, strong winds for Hawke's Bay, Tasman and Southland
MetService says up to 120 millimetres of rain fell in an hour in some parts.

Where Saturday’s winning Lotto tickets were sold
The winning First Division tickets for Saturday’s draw 2616 were sold at West City Lotto in Auckland, and via MyLotto to players in Auckland and Invercargill City.

I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year
The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.

Watch: Erasmus drops f-bomb as he fires back at All Blacks’ scrum allegations
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has fired back at Dave Rennie’s assertion that his team employs dodgy scrum tactics.

Roads closed in Whangarei, strong winds for Hawke's Bay, Tasman and Southland
MetService says up to 120 millimetres of rain fell in an hour in some parts.

National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected
The party is also vowing to crack down on overseas-based borrowers, with tougher debt recovery measures planned.

Watch: Wallabies win again with Kiss with upset in Argentina
The Wallabies maintained their unbeaten streak with their new coach with a gritty victory over the Pumas.

One dead after a single-vehicle crash on Auckland highway
Police were alerted to the crash at the intersection of SH20 and SH20A about 12.10pm.

Thousands of All Blacks fans scammed out of tickets to Boks test
Thousands of All Blacks fans were caught in a ticketing scam ahead of this morning’s test against the Springboks with many missing out on a paid for seat at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department
An ED nurse said, on a recent Monday night shift, one man fell asleep and hit his head, while waiting 12 hours to be seen.

Firefighters at scene of Auckland house fire where a person is missing
A house in Henderson Valley was well ablaze when crews arrived at the scene.

National dog show cancelled after concerns raised over stadium surface
New Zealand’s national dog show has been cancelled just weeks out from the event after concerns were raised about the surface at its Feilding venue.

South Africa rugby flyover controversy: How the Springboks' stadium tradition began
A spectacular Springbok tradition has come under scrutiny after a low-flying jet sparked safety concerns - so when did the flyover tradition begin?

How T-Mobile Stock Could Win as SpaceX Expands Its Wireless Business

National offers student loan sweetener in new election policy
National wants to cut the compulsory student loan repayment rate from 12% to 10% for Kiwis who stay in New Zealand, while toughening up on graduates who leave the country without repaying their debt.

Watch: Jets stage very low stadium flyover ahead of All Blacks-Springboks match
In footage shared on social media, two jets were seen flying close over DHL Stadium.

Reviews loom after World Cup ends in disappointment for both Black Sticks teams
New Zealand's national hockey teams have finished their World Cup campaigns well below their target placements.

Person critically injured after fight in Lower Hutt
Several others suffered minor injuries and police have appealed for more information.

SH58 closed in Waitaki following serious crash on Happy Valley Creek Bridge
A single-vehicle crash on the Happy Valley Creek Bridge has closed SH58 in Waitaki, with police warning motorists to expect delays and use alternative routes.

One dead after Auckland house fire
The house in Henderson Valley was well ablaze when crews arrived at the scene last night.