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What’s driving extreme weather across Australia?

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What’s driving extreme weather across Australia?

European EV sales surge, surpassing petrol for the first time

Daily panel talks traffic woes, crude gestures and Sam Ruthe's success

'Trump - Tehran conflict: 'Fifty-fifty chance of war'

Christopher Luxon congratulates teen running sensation Sam Ruthe

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'I want to be the best in the world' - Sam Ruthe reflects following his record-breaking mile

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Western Bay storm damage: What it means for homes, businesses, and district

Police name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three others

Young man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'

'I'd love to be the best in the world': Ruthe resets bold goals

'Trump - Tehran conflict: 'Fifty-fifty chance of war'

Christopher Luxon congratulates teen running sensation Sam Ruthe

Watch: 'Really proud' – Luxon congratulates teen running sensation Sam Ruthe after record-breaking feat

From $17m seed to $25b giant: Carmel Fisher’s bold vision changed investing

Fonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second time

‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance award

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Western Bay storm damage: What it means for homes, businesses, and district

‘Up to individuals how they respond to that’: Luxon reacts to firefighter's crude gesture

Qantas starts Wellington-Brisbane flights on new Airbus A220

Chinese-made buses under security investigation overseas also operating in New Zealand

Young man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'

Chinese-made buses under security investigation overseas also operating in New Zealand

Plans to submerge wrecked tourist boat as 2240 litres of diesel leaks into sea

Police name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three others

How to sleep when Auckland's humidity reaches 92%

How a shifting global chessboard could reshape farmgate fortunes this year

International, domestic flights delayed as fog cloaks Auckland Airport

Police name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three others

One seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crash

'A real shame’: Community reacts to Rotorua post shop closures

Mauao landslide: Council meets to weigh options for inquiry

Hawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its cities

Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law

Editorial: Was the road cone hotline the most comically farcical use of taxpayer money?

What happened in Estonia? KC investigates FMA chairman Craig Stobo

Letters: We, the citizens, pay for NZ Post services

Mum weighs having second child against moving to Oz for toddler's miracle drug

Wellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election

'Even less reason to be loyal': Multi-policy discounts even harder to come by

International, domestic flights delayed as fog cloaks Auckland Airport

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MetService Morning Weather Update: February 2, 2026

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