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01:16
The West Coast is currently taking a battering leading to road and school closures.

Fiordland deluge over past 24 hours could 'fill 800k Olympic-sized swimming pools' - meteorologist

And there is still a lot of rain yet to fall in the West Coast, MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray told 1 NEWS.

Fiordland deluge over past 24 hours could 'fill 800k Olympic-sized swimming pools' - meteorologist

And there is still a lot of rain yet to fall in the West Coast, MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray told 1 NEWS.
00:57
‘The liberal party did that years ago’ - Liberal Party Federal Vice-President Teena McQueen told Australia’s Q&A.

Australian politician accuses Jacinda Ardern of 'copying' John Howard's gun laws
A police emblem on the sleeve of an officer.

Dismembered puppy in Napier was most likely not killed by a person, SPCA says
00:28
Bruce Smith described it as "a decent flood" as he filmed part of the Wanganui River swelling.

Roads closed, rivers swelling, school closed as wild weather batters the West Coast

Police dive squad members help with the homicide investigation of a 2-year-old girl at Little Waihi, Maketu near Tauranga.

Homicide investigation launched after death of two-year-old girl near Tauranga
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Family concerned for man missing in Wairarapa after he failed to turn up for work

Andrew Rance was last seen at midnight on Saturday 23 March leaving a function in Gladstone.

Family concerned for man missing in Wairarapa after he failed to turn up for work

Andrew Rance was last seen at midnight on Saturday 23 March leaving a function in Gladstone.
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Police officer charged over accessing a computer for dishonest purposes
Cordons are in place at the Sandringham Road property.

'We need to be in higher a state of vigilance' - armed police to remain on New Zealand streets

Concerns for woman missing from Blenheim area since March 19

Dame Jenny Shipley to appeal High Court order to pay $6 million over Mainzeal collapse
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 25: Thousands of locals and international visitors to Australia gather on Bondi Beach on December 25, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. December is one of the hottest months of the year across Australia, with Christmas Day traditionally involving a trip to the beach and celebrations outdoors. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)

Woman finds hidden camera in deodorant stick at Bondi Beach hostel in Australia

The woman had just finished showering when she spotted the camera and a toiletry bag on the sink.

Woman finds hidden camera in deodorant stick at Bondi Beach hostel in Australia

The woman had just finished showering when she spotted the camera and a toiletry bag on the sink.
01:57
The prison service says it’s the first time rats have been used to smuggle goods into those behind bars.

Dead rats used to smuggle drugs, phones into UK prison
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, Friday, March 22, 2019. Worn down by three years of indecision in London, EU leaders on Thursday were grudgingly leaning toward giving the U.K. more time to ease itself out of the bloc. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

UK lawmakers seize Brexit agenda from Theresa May in bid to break deadlock

Man bitten by shark in Queensland's Whitsundays recovering in hospital
British Airways planes (File picture).

British Airways plane headed to Germany lands in Scotland by mistake confusing passengers
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Dejected St Kents player Robert Rush and team mates. St Kentigern College v St Peters. First XV schools semi-final rugby union. Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 11 August 2018. © Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.co.nz

St Kents reach agreement with rival Auckland schools after recruitment drama

The schools have signed a code of conduct.

St Kents reach agreement with rival Auckland schools after recruitment drama

The schools have signed a code of conduct.
00:15
Buttler's Rajasthan Royals side went onto lose by 14 runs to Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur.

English batsman Jos Buttler left fuming after controversial IPL run out by Ravi Ashwin
00:15
The 23-year-old Aussie pulled out his trademark move in his 6-3, 6-1 thumping of Dusan Lajovic.

Nick Kyrgios catches opponent off guard, serves sneaky underarm ace in Miami Open win
00:14
The Pulse remain unbeaten in the ANZ Netball Premiership.

Central Pulse remain unbeaten with win over Southern Steel
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Joseph Tapine of the Raiders looks for support as he is tackled during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Parramatta Eels at GIO Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Raiders still unsure Kiwis forward Joseph Tapine will be fit for Newcastle clash
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The British Pop star will play packed shows at Forsyth Barr stadium over the weekend.

Ed Sheeran cried every day at primary school due to bullying over his looks

"I'm ginger so I was instantly ripped into from the day I started school," the singer says.

Ed Sheeran cried every day at primary school due to bullying over his looks

"I'm ginger so I was instantly ripped into from the day I started school," the singer says.

The Wiggles announce seven-city NZ tour

Diana Ross defends 'magnificent' Michael Jackson in wake of Leaving Neverland sex abuse allegations

R. Kelly's trip to Dubai in limbo as contracts reworked due to sexual abuse case
03:24
Neill is a Cantabrian and was living in Australia when the infamous Port Arthur massacre took place.

'I'm so, so sorry' - Beloved Kiwi actor Sam Neill speaks about the Christchurch terror attack
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02:52
Dr Chris Jackson said New Zealand is not world class in its cancer treatment and drugs.

Cancer Society critical of Pharmac saying they 'lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow'

"They aren't really bidding very strongly for greater funds to spend."

Cancer Society critical of Pharmac saying they 'lack accountability, lack transparency, are slow'

"They aren't really bidding very strongly for greater funds to spend."
04:05

Palmerston North mother fighting time and Government for breast cancer drug
09:49
Jacinda Ardern has already banned semi-automatic weapons and says a gun registry makes sense.

Jacinda Ardern supports gun registry idea as Government works towards new firearms laws
01:26
Stuart Nash said the next phase of gun changes will look at vetting processes, storage and licencing.

Police Minister open to strengthening laws around hate speech
02:18
Stuart Nash said the next phase of gun changes will look at vetting processes, storage and licencing.

Gun register favoured by Police Minister in second phase of post-Christchurch terror attack changes
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01:44
Apple has unveiled its latest range of products.

Tech giant Apple launches a credit card

Customers can sign up for Apple Card in the Wallet app on their iPhone in minutes, the company says.

Tech giant Apple launches a credit card

Customers can sign up for Apple Card in the Wallet app on their iPhone in minutes, the company says.

Dame Jenny Shipley to appeal High Court order to pay $6 million over Mainzeal collapse
04:42
One Whakatane resident was dumbfounded when her wicker started disintegrating after 18 months.

Fair Go: When outdoor furniture can’t live outdoors

Long-awaited video service expected from Apple tomorrow

Scooter taxi service hoping to end Melbourne gridlock
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