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Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ
The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.

'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.

Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.

16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?
One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.

On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.

Lotto numbers: Are you New Zealand’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $23m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.

'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.

‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.

'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning
Small showers are also forecast for parts of the country for the next few days.

Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.

Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.

Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.

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.

‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.

Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.

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.

'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.

Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swells
Tam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand.