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'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West Akl
A nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'.

Fire reignites at historic Taranaki hotel day after giant blaze
The historical building was 'basically destroyed' after going up in flames last night.
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Christchurch News

'It was a classic': Crusaders top Blues in wet-weather thriller
A last-minute James O'Connor penalty lifted the Crusaders to the win.

Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.

16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were sold
One player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.
Wellington news

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club
Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL match for the Warriors when they face the Broncos.
Auckland News

Massive lightning and thunder storm rocks Auckland region
Continued heavy rainfall is expected overnight and may lead to localised flash flooding.

'Whole roof is gone': Fire crews battling apartment building blaze in West Akl
A nearby restaurant worker says the whole building has 'disappeared'.

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
Regional news

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Texan’s ton celebrated without win
Two wins will be enough to secure the Texans a berth in the top six.

Wyn Drabble: Let’s copy Trump and redesign a new tax system
OPINION: New Zealand is already beginning to feel greater - I think.

Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
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