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Jane Stevens, the mother of Nicky Stevens, says there's a conflict of interest with the Waikato DHB deputy chair recommending their complaint be dismissed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Parents claim Waikato DHB investigated itself over complaint

18 Apr, 2019 10:52am
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The Waikato DHB deputy chair says she didn't have jurisdiction to refer the matter on.

John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.

NEW ZEALAND

Overruled: Man can become lawyer despite four drink-drive convictions

17 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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John Stanley has seven driving convictions but he's now won an appeal to become a lawyer.

Peter Horne, 65, with grandson Luca, 18 months, and Michael O'Dell-Horne, 28. Peter Horne is in a serious but stable condition in the high dependency unit at Waikato Hospital. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Grandad out walking to lose weight for son's wedding when he was hit by car

15 Apr, 2019 6:04pm
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Peter Horne, 65, was left fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Gisborne.

The warmer weather has seen the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter attending more callouts to bee and wasp stings so far this year compared to 2018. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Warm weather sees bee/wasp stings on the rise; rescue chopper

15 Apr, 2019 1:04pm
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The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter has noticed an increase in sting callouts.

Mount Lancelot is located west of Arthur's Pass. Photo / NZ Topo Map

NEW ZEALAND

Body found and recovered after tramper went missing

14 Apr, 2019 8:04pm
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An emergency beacon was activated at 7pm on Saturday after the men became separated.

The 'Hamilton' hot air balloon just seconds before it crashes into a power pole in Hamilton's Swarbrick Park on Sunday morning. Photo / Nicole Harvey

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton hot air balloon crash sounded like 'fireworks': witness

14 Apr, 2019 4:22pm
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Pilot Mark Brown praised his passengers for staying calm as they got down to solid ground.

Marjolein Bass, with husband Bevan and their three children Emma, Jessica and Caitlyn. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Lung Foundation launches petition for more Pharmac funding

14 Apr, 2019 4:05pm
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The Lung Foundation says funding for treatment is out of sync with the amount of deaths.

A rescue chopper was called after the fire chief collapsed sometime before 10am today.

NEW ZEALAND

Fire chief collapses during ambulance training, flown to hospital

14 Apr, 2019 10:56am
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The Upper Rakaia fire chief has been airlifted to hospital after collapsing.

A man was struggling for an alibi after being caught using Tinder on his phone after getting spotted during a Hamilton police operation targeting drivers using their cellphones. Photo / File

LIFESTYLE

Swerve right? Motorist scanning Tinder cops fine, demerit points

12 Apr, 2019 12:30pm
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Driver so engrossed using Tinder on his phone he failed to see police watching him.

Showers across most areas will clear by this evening with Saturday proving to be the day to get the chores done before a cold front sweeps up from the south. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Showers to clear for fine weekend across most of country

12 Apr, 2019 7:38am
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Weather is looking good, apart from a cold front sweeping up from the south on Sunday.

Southland firefighters are currently checking a fuel tanker for leaks after it and a car collided on SH1 near Edendale just after 5am today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Car, fuel tanker collide on State Highway 1 in Southland

12 Apr, 2019 5:26am
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One lane of SH1 west of Edendale is blocked after the 5.06am crash.

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint about Remedy Kombucha's use of the words

BUSINESS

ASA doesn't swallow use of word 'fruct' in Kombucha advertisement

11 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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Remedy Kombucha says 'fruct' was short for 'fructose' and not the other f-word.

Bees' Inn Apiaries owner Dave West says they've got a plan in place to get back into business, as well as starting the demolition of the building. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato apiary blaze ruled accidental

10 Apr, 2019 12:31pm
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The company has already sorted a plan to get back to business.

The Forest Lake Rd, Hamilton, property where 48-year-old Jayden Heke died after an assault on Boxing Day, last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Boxing Day assault accused has charge upgraded to manslaughter

9 Apr, 2019 2:32pm
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Chadwick Alexander Tanemahuta Ropitini is charged with causing the death of Jayden Heke.

Teneshiah Puhinahina Patangata, 27, was sentenced to six years in prison by Justice Downs in the High Court at Hamilton this morning for fatally stabbing her partner. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Woman jailed five years for fatally stabbing partner

9 Apr, 2019 1:47pm
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Teneshiah Patangata had two previous convictions for using knives on others.

Macauley, Mac, Arnott, 13, was one of two killed in a crash at Mangatainoka last week. Photo / Givealittle

NEW ZEALAND

'Kind and gentle': Tributes for 13yo killed in crash, best friend in coma

8 Apr, 2019 7:24am
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A Givealittle page has been set up to help the parents of a Mangatainoka crash victim.

Bees' Inn Apiaries owner Dave West is still in shock after watching his livelihood go up in flames last night. Photo / Belinda Feek

BUSINESS

Firefighters to pull back as 1000s of bees expected at Waikato apiary blaze

4 Apr, 2019 9:36am
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Firefighters will step back from the fire this morning as swarms of hungry bees arrive.

Firefighters attempt to quell the flames at a Ohaupo apiary. Photo / Bethany Rolston

NEW ZEALAND

Massive blaze destroys Waikato honey plant

4 Apr, 2019 5:17am
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Bees' Inn Apiaries blaze closed SH3 and continued to flare up through Thursday morning.

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi link helps identify woman in 47-year-old US cold case

3 Apr, 2019 1:19pm
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The DNA of two Kiwis has helped US detectives unravel a near 50-year-old cold case.

Police said this morning it was unclear if anyone was injured in the incident.

NEW ZEALAND

Police respond to 'firearms incident' north of Auckland

3 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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Police were called to a private property near Te Kanae Rd about 2am today.

Police and forensic staff at the scene of an alleged murder in Pukemiro, southwest of Huntly, last month. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Alleged Pukemiro axe murderer denies charges, heads to trial

2 Apr, 2019 9:35am
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Rydell Tuaupiki Martin denies charges of murder and assault with an axe.

Hamilton city councillor James Casson posted his apology on his official Facebook page on Monday night.

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton city councillor posts apology for Muslim remarks

2 Apr, 2019 5:59am
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Councillor James Casson has posted the apology on Facebook as requested by Muslim leaders.

Residents northwest and southwest of the fire at Hampton Downs landfill can now reconnect their downpipes after yesterday's rain likely washed away any contaminated residue left on roofs.

NEW ZEALAND

40 firefighters still battling landfill blaze at Hampton Downs

2 Apr, 2019 5:38am
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Fire and Emergency have released a map of the area that was affected by smoke.

NEW ZEALAND

Editor stands by PM 'dumb-as-a-plank' remark in gun reform story

1 Apr, 2019 1:48pm
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PM Jacinda Ardern called 'dumb-as-a-plank' and Minister Stuart Nash dubbed her 'lapdog'.

Coroner Gordon Matenga has found that slowing trains down through Ngaruawahia would send the wrong message to locals in his findings into the death of Moareen Rameka, 11, last year.

NEW ZEALAND

Slowing trains in Ngaruawahia would send wrong message: Coroner

1 Apr, 2019 9:23am
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Coroner Gordon Matenga has changed his view on reducing train speeds in Ngaruawahia.

The All Blacks have been one of the most creative this April Fools, by announcing Jason Momoa and Dwayne The Rock Johnson as its two latest recruits. Photo / All Blacks

NEW ZEALAND

All Blacks, Domino's, Countdown, Emirates feature in April Fool's pranks

1 Apr, 2019 7:11am
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Countdown have also announced an onion-dip ice cream, not likely to fly off the shelves.

Fire and Emergency NZ say residents do not need to be concerned about the fire, which measures about 20m by 20m, in vegetation in Lyttleton Harbour.

NEW ZEALAND

Banks Peninsula fire dominates skyline; sparks concern from residents

1 Apr, 2019 5:52am
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The visibility of the fire is sparking the concern of local residents.

Fire and Emergency NZ say the majority of the current cloud coming from the site is just steam and the forecast rain will help clean roofs. Photo / Fire and Emergency NZ

NEW ZEALAND

Fire crews to keep tabs on Hampton Downs landfill blaze

1 Apr, 2019 5:11am
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Fire crews will head back to the scene this morning to monitor the blaze.

Firefighters were called to the Hampton Downs landfill about 10am today.

NEW ZEALAND

Residents near Waikato landfill fire warned to stay inside

31 Mar, 2019 1:04pm
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Close doors and windows and stop collecting roof water, fire service says.

Just a handful of the tonnes of plastic and other rubbish that has been washing up along Westland district beaches in the past few days after the recent storm. Photo / Mike Bilodeau

NEW ZEALAND

Force of West Coast storm rips open closed Fox landfill; dumps rubbish along coastline

31 Mar, 2019 1:02pm
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The previously 'pristine' beaches are littered with rubbish posing a risk to marine life.

Poor communication by a sports club and the actions of a fencing contractor contributed to the death of Canterbury horse rider Nicola Pellett in 2015, a coroner has found. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Horse rider's death: Sports club, fencing contractor's roles in fatal fall

29 Mar, 2019 9:26am
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Nicola Pellett's death deemed accidental, but there were contributing factors.

The truck initially slows, while the silver Audi comes to a complete stop to let the pedestrian pass.

NEW ZEALAND

Dashcam footage captures truckie accelerating towards pedestrian

28 Mar, 2019 5:08pm
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Hamilton man appears to dive to the ground after a narrow escape.

Patients visiting North Shore Hospital will now have to pay for parking outside its grounds from April 4. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Commuters blamed for new street park charges outside North Shore Hospital

28 Mar, 2019 2:15pm
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The Waitemata DHB was expecting the parking charges to take effect 'mid year'.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area or show patience when negotiating SH1, Avalon Dr Bypass, through Hamilton this afternoon.

NEW ZEALAND

Police urge patience after truck rolls on busy SH1, Hamilton, roundabout

28 Mar, 2019 1:48pm
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The truck-and-trailer unit is on its side in the northbound lane of the roundabout.

Andrew Ian Rance, 21, had been in the NZ Army since 2015. He died after a car crash near Masterton on Saturday. Photo / NZ Army

NEW ZEALAND

NZDF pay tribute to soldier who died in Masterton crash

27 Mar, 2019 3:07pm
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Andrew Ian Rance, 21, had been in the army since 2015.

Johnathan Daniel Coombe, 46, of Waharoa, leaves the Hamilton District Court after an earlier appearance. He today pleaded guilty to causing a crash which killed a Taranaki mum. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Truck driver admits fatal crash, despite having no memory of it

27 Mar, 2019 10:22am
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Johnathan Coombe says he doesn't remember why his truck drifted across the centre line.

Police are still appealing for sightings of missing 22-year-old Auckland student Guoquan Wu, who is also known as Laurence Wu. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Search continues at Piha beach for missing Chinese student

26 Mar, 2019 1:49pm
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Police are searching Piha and surrounding areas today for Laurence Wu, 22.

Police confirmed Neeraj Sharma, 27, died in hospital of his injuries in the Matamata crash on Friday 22 March.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland man dies in hospital after Waikato crash

26 Mar, 2019 12:32pm
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Police are investigating how the crash occurred which claimed the Auckland man's life.

Mitchell Kay, who was injured, and girlfriend Grace Hill, who was killed in the crash on the Avalon Dr bypass in Hamilton on November 12 last year. The man accused of the deaths has pleaded not guilty. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton triple-fatal accused drops name suppression bid

26 Mar, 2019 9:45am
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Reuben William Maharaj, 32, of Auckland, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Donna Catherine Parangi, 54, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her grandson Isaiah Neil. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Hot-car death: Grandma guilty of baby Isaiah's manslaughter

25 Mar, 2019 5:16pm
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Isaiah was discovered in the car by his father, who had also been smoking synthetics.

Surf Lifesaving crews at Bethells Beach/Te Henga are continuing to helping police search and rescue teams look for a 34-year-old swept away on Thursday evening. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Search continues for man missing off Bethells Beach

25 Mar, 2019 12:42pm
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The 34-year-old has not been seen since being swept out to sea on Thursday.

Donna Catherine Parangi has been on trial in the High Court at Hamilton.

NEW ZEALAND

Jury deliberates over what role grandmother had before baby died

25 Mar, 2019 9:52am
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A jury is deliberating Donna Catherine Parangi part, if any, in a toddler's death.

Stacey Anaru-Bolderston is hoping to identify the people in this photo with iconic Kiwi comedian Billy T James. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Help sought to identify people in pic with Billy T James

21 Mar, 2019 1:11pm
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The photo was found under carpet while owners of a Waihi store carried out renovations.

NEW ZEALAND

Headscarf for Harmony about 'showing solidarity'

21 Mar, 2019 11:53am
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There are no rules around how to wear one for tomorrow's awareness day.

Donations continue to pour in from wellwishers which now sees the two biggest campaigns totalling more than $9 million. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

More than $9m raised for Christchurch terror attack victims

20 Mar, 2019 3:32pm
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The pages are two of more than 70 fundraising pages currently online for the victims.

Reported incidents of sexual assaults on flights were

NEW ZEALAND

Sexual assault complaints on planes 'miniscule' airlines, experts say

7 Mar, 2019 9:16pm
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Smoking in toilets or intoxication were more troublesome behaviours on flights.

Sean Cooper, right, took this selfie with Keith Flint after last month's Auckland concert.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Prodigy's Keith Flint 'broken, tired' at NZ gig: friend

5 Mar, 2019 12:05pm
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Sean Cooper says the band had a different energy when they visited NZ last month.

The font on this $60 Eminem tour t-shirt began peeling off after Selene Campbell gave it a cold, but delicate, wash. She hadn't even worn it yet. Photo / Selene Campbell

NEW ZEALAND

$60 Eminem T-shirt disintegrates before being worn

4 Mar, 2019 11:08am
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Selene Campbell paid $60 for her tee that's falling apart before she's even worn it.

Runners participate in this year's Round the Bays. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gridlock! Round the Bays runners choose to walk 10km back to vehicles

3 Mar, 2019 1:03pm
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Some participants decided to walk the approximate 10km back to the start line instead.

A TVNZ spokesperson said the senior manager who allegedly harassed former spokeswoman Andi Brotherston no longer works at the company.

NEW ZEALAND

Former TVNZ staffer alleges sexual assault by executive

3 Mar, 2019 10:34am
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TVNZ says the alleged sexual harassment incident in 2010 was "completely unacceptable".

One of two stray police bullets went through a window at Christchurch community facility Avebury House on Tuesday night when a man was shot twice by officers. Photo / Tanya Didham

NEW ZEALAND

Stray police bullets hit Christchurch community house

1 Mar, 2019 2:16pm
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Avebury House manager Tanya Didham says the room is usually used for Yoga classes.

TVNZ's Sunday programme has had complaints in relation to a hidden camera used by journalists dismissed by the Broadcasting Standards Authority.

NEW ZEALAND

Sunday's gay conversion hidden camera complaint not upheld: BSA

28 Feb, 2019 12:41pm
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The BSA ruled it was an issue of high public interest that Kiwi's should know about.

A pedestrian has been hit by a bus at Hamilton's Vehicle Inspection NZ yard on Tasman Rd, causing diversions and delays. Image / Google maps

NEW ZEALAND

Pedestrian hit by bus at Hamilton's Vehicle Inspection NZ yard

27 Feb, 2019 3:05pm
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The person has been taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

The Choice Convenient Store attendant is surrounded as the robbers target what they want to steal on Monday night. Photo / Police

NEW ZEALAND

Tattoo plea after Hamilton dairy robbed of cigarettes, cash

27 Feb, 2019 12:24pm
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The robbers went into the store at 8pm on Monday, fleeing with cigarettes and cash.

Johnathan Daniel Coombe, 46, of Waharoa, near Matamata, leaves the Hamilton District Court after appearing on three charges in relation to a fatal crash north of Mokau last week. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Man appears in court over young Hamilton mum's death

27 Feb, 2019 10:53am
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Darrelee Tuhoro's family say there's no animosity towards the man charged over the crash.

A seventh person has been arrested in relation to the alleged murder of Mitchell Paterson, above, at McLaren Falls in July last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Seventh arrest in McLaren Falls murder case

27 Feb, 2019 7:35am
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A 21-year-old man faces three charges including manslaughter and kidnapping.

AOS staff gather outside a Heaphy Tce, Hamilton, house about 6.45am today. A man and a woman were soon after taken away by officers. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Armed police cordon off busy Hamilton street

27 Feb, 2019 7:18am
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Police are attending two jobs within a 200m of each on Heaphy Tce, Hamilton.

Te Aroha man Matt Jennings says the creature had made the holes in the top of the cigarettes before he opened up the packet. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Beetle larvae found wriggling around in cigarettes

26 Feb, 2019 2:15pm
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'They can chew through plastic, they can chew through aluminium foil'

A woman died while paddle boarding north of Auckland on Wednesday morning. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Paddle boarder's death to be referred to the Coroner

21 Feb, 2019 2:16pm
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Police say they're still contacting the woman's next of kin.

The father of an Auckland bride bought sheets of plastic so she didn't get chicken poo on her dress or shoes as she left the Waitakere Rd rental last month. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Booking.com suspends West Auckland rental after bridal party complaints

21 Feb, 2019 10:09am
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Investigation underway after concerns about a hidden camera.

The bride negotiates the stairs out of the accommodation which is covered in plastic to avoid the group getting chicken poo on their shoes. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Covert camera: Second bridal party speaks out

20 Feb, 2019 3:08pm
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Another bride speaks out about alleged state of controversial West Auckland property.

The weather is about to take a turn for the worse soon, with Sunday boasting rain, wind and colder temperatures. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Cyclone Oma: Temperatures set to plummet as fronts collide

20 Feb, 2019 1:55pm
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This week's overnight highs will soon be the highs of many NZ cities and towns.