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Selwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery begins
Kiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.

Double-murder trial aborted after just one day
He was also accused of plotting to kill his former landlord.

On The Up: How Auckland gym gave UFC fighter a second chance
'Styles don’t just make fights, they make coaching pairings and gym cultures the same way'

Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.

'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music station
iHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Manhunt for driver after fatal crash overnight in central Auckland
The crash left one driver dead and a passenger in critical condition.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans
The troubled Being AI slims down.

Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.

Cups king Dunn eyes up mighty trotting surprise at The Park
Auckland's richest trotting race provides a complex punting puzzle tonight.

Media Insider: Shortland St's new Casualty; RNZ show's gender trouble; Polkinghorne in a book
Plus TVNZ's new Europe correspondent revealed.

Pies, please: Why New Zealand can’t get enough of them
From service station classics to gourmet numbers, why do we love the humble pie?

CEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocket
Pay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.

Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded
Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.

Watch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch
The branch also brought down a powerline, increasing the danger.

Heated council meeting suspended during fiery debate over Western Springs' future
Aucklanders will now have a say on Western Springs.

Turning 85? Air New Zealand might shout you a birthday reunion flight
For its birthday, Air NZ is running a flight competition for fellow 85-year-olds.

'A fresh adventure': New Gruffalo book to hit stands for first time in two decades
The book is set for a 2026 release.

Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store
The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.

'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown says
Joseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.

'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stop
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

Legaltech firm VXT raises $2.5m at $45m value with Silicon Valley backing
Firm says it's fast growing in the US and tracking to a $100m revenue within two years.

Richie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadium
Naming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.

Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.

Not done yet! How the Blues can make the quarter-finals
The defending champions sit third to last but they can't be ruled out just yet.

Spark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: report
Surf's up for the telco as its capital-raising effort comes to the sharp end.

Opinion: How Auckland's bureaucracy stifles stadium innovation
They want $300m, with half spent over 10 years, for the development.

'Proud and scared': Lorde's new album, Virgin, has a release date and IUD cover art
Lorde described the album as 'raw, primal, innocent, elegant, openhearted'.

Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.