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![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
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Christchurch News
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
![Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills
The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.
Wellington News
Auckland News
!['Call police, I think someone got shot’: West Auckland mum's terror after hearing gunshots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Call police, I think someone got shot’: West Auckland mum's terror after hearing gunshots
One person has serious gunshot injuries and two were arrested in the violent incident.
![Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport
Travellers should check the airport's website for updates.
![Two badly hurt in serious crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Regional News
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
!['It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
![Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile — Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Couple’s profile — Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins
Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.
![Man found critically hurt in Splash Planet carpark](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Man found critically hurt in Splash Planet carpark
The man was found just outside Hastings' Splash Planet shortly before 7am.
![Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024
"I can remember him saying to me ‘I want to go to the Olympics one day’."
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?