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Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west

A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.

Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community

The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.

Man's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbing

The accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname.

Staff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter ills

Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.

Trio of youths face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill Jewellers

Police stopped the alleged suspects' vehicle with the help of the Eagle helicopter.

Auckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff

Other colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.

Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest

Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.

Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland

Emergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ Herald

Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for

The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.

Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV

The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.

Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause

The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel

Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

Three club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punch

The victim suffered a seizure on the field after he was allegedly hit in the jaw.

On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms

Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.

‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise

"Fastest to $20m revenue."

Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam

The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.

Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley

The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.

‘Barbarism that belongs in the Middle Ages’: Why NZ's travel ban on Israeli ministers matters for Gaza aid crisis

The Gaza blockade has lasted 11 weeks, cutting off crucial aid supplies.