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Grey District Council shared an image of flooding over the road in the Arnold Valley.

Flooding, slips and snow wreak havoc across South Island roads

The closure on SH6, West Coast followed heavy rain and widespread surface flooding, fallen trees and other slips reported across the central South Island today.

4:41pm

The American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark was diverted to Baltimore, where the passenger was removed from the plane and taken into custody.

Crime and Justice

Disruptive first-class passenger duct-taped to seat on US flight

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing and a first-class passenger was restrained with duct tape due to his disruptive behaviour.

0:21

The policy was announced by Green Party co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson today.

Politics

Greens propose new supermarket chain in bid to cut grocery costs

The proposed franchise, called KiwiMart, would aim to dismantle the current supermarket duopoly of Woolworths and Foodstuffs.

2:34

New Zealand

Wet start to spring as heavy rain warnings issued for central NZ

Metservice said a large trough would bring heavy rain to many areas, while snow could also effect mountain passes of the South Island.

ACT leader David Seynour and ACT's limate change spokesperson Simon Court announced the policy in Auckland this afternoon.

Politics

ACT pledges to scrap country's net zero target

The party said the proposed changes would help prevent production and jobs from moving offshore.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon on election night 2023.

New Zealand

National pledges to widen access to 5% first home deposits

If re-elected, the party would lift the income cap for the government's First Home Loan scheme to $300,000, National housing spokesperson Chris Bishop announced today.

4:47

Higher wages mean Australia remains the preferred place to live.

Politics

National's student loan crackdown fails to sway Kiwis in Australia

National's proposal to ease student loan repayments has drawn criticism from Kiwis in Australia, who say it's not enough to bring graduates home.

6:30pm

2:38

An injured Ardie Savea walks from the FNB Stadium pitch after the All Blacks' defeat to the Boks.

Rugby

Key All Blacks trio to return home after brutal defeat to Boks

Coach Dave Rennie and his men are counting the cost after a defeat in Soweto which means South Africa cannot lose the series.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters speaks in Hamilton.

Politics

Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy

Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New Zealanders first."

New Zealand

Shop owner's 'big shock' after selling Gisborne's $28.5m golden ticket

One lucky Lotto player has become $28 million richer after last night's Powerball draw, while three other Lotto players also pocketed $250,000.

Rugby

Key All Blacks trio to return home after brutal defeat to Boks

Coach Dave Rennie and his men are counting the cost after a defeat in Soweto which means South Africa cannot lose the series.

Politics

Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy

Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New Zealanders first."

New Zealand

Shop owner's 'big shock' after selling Gisborne's $28.5m golden ticket

One lucky Lotto player has become $28 million richer after last night's Powerball draw, while three other Lotto players also pocketed $250,000.

New Zealand

Flooding, slips and snow wreak havoc across South Island roads

The closure on SH6, West Coast followed heavy rain and widespread surface flooding, fallen trees and other slips reported across the central South Island today.

4:41pm

Crime and Justice

Disruptive first-class passenger duct-taped to seat on US flight

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing and a first-class passenger was restrained with duct tape due to his disruptive behaviour.

0:21

Politics

Greens propose new supermarket chain in bid to cut grocery costs

The proposed franchise, called KiwiMart, would aim to dismantle the current supermarket duopoly of Woolworths and Foodstuffs.

2:34

New Zealand

Wet start to spring as heavy rain warnings issued for central NZ

Metservice said a large trough would bring heavy rain to many areas, while snow could also effect mountain passes of the South Island.

Politics

ACT pledges to scrap country's net zero target

The party said the proposed changes would help prevent production and jobs from moving offshore.

New Zealand

National pledges to widen access to 5% first home deposits

If re-elected, the party would lift the income cap for the government's First Home Loan scheme to $300,000, National housing spokesperson Chris Bishop announced today.

4:47

A fake Frances Cook with fake ANZ branding has been circulating online.

Life

Wait, that's not me and it's not ANZ either – I'm being deep-faked online

Finance writer Frances Cook on her experience of being deep-faked, and how to spot a scammer.

Emoni Narawa consoles Will Jordan, with skipper Ardie Savea showing signs of his injury in Soweto.

Rugby

Savea's injury adds to All Blacks' woes after defeat to Boks

New Zealand's inability to consistently compete with South Africa's scrum hurt them in Soweto, as did their skipper's departure with a shoulder injury.

Rugby

Key All Blacks trio to return home after brutal defeat to Boks

Coach Dave Rennie and his men are counting the cost after a defeat in Soweto which means South Africa cannot lose the series.

Politics

Only citizens would get NZ Super under NZ First campaign policy

Peters said the campaign policy was about "economic fairness, and it is about putting New Zealanders first."

Life

Wait, that's not me and it's not ANZ either – I'm being deep-faked online

Finance writer Frances Cook on her experience of being deep-faked, and how to spot a scammer.

Rugby

Savea's injury adds to All Blacks' woes after defeat to Boks

New Zealand's inability to consistently compete with South Africa's scrum hurt them in Soweto, as did their skipper's departure with a shoulder injury.

New Zealand

Shop owner's 'big shock' after selling Gisborne's $28.5m golden ticket

One lucky Lotto player has become $28 million richer after last night's Powerball draw, while three other Lotto players also pocketed $250,000.

New Zealand

Flooding, slips and snow wreak havoc across South Island roads

The closure on SH6, West Coast followed heavy rain and widespread surface flooding, fallen trees and other slips reported across the central South Island today.

4:41pm

Crime and Justice

Disruptive first-class passenger duct-taped to seat on US flight

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing and a first-class passenger was restrained with duct tape due to his disruptive behaviour.

0:21

Politics

Greens propose new supermarket chain in bid to cut grocery costs

The proposed franchise, called KiwiMart, would aim to dismantle the current supermarket duopoly of Woolworths and Foodstuffs.

2:34

New Zealand

Wet start to spring as heavy rain warnings issued for central NZ

Metservice said a large trough would bring heavy rain to many areas, while snow could also effect mountain passes of the South Island.

Politics

ACT pledges to scrap country's net zero target

The party said the proposed changes would help prevent production and jobs from moving offshore.

New Zealand

Flooding, slips and snow wreak havoc across South Island roads

The closure on SH6, West Coast followed heavy rain and widespread surface flooding, fallen trees and other slips reported across the central South Island today.

4:41pm

Crime and Justice

Disruptive first-class passenger duct-taped to seat on US flight

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing and a first-class passenger was restrained with duct tape due to his disruptive behaviour.

0:21

Politics

Greens propose new supermarket chain in bid to cut grocery costs

The proposed franchise, called KiwiMart, would aim to dismantle the current supermarket duopoly of Woolworths and Foodstuffs.

2:34

New Zealand

Wet start to spring as heavy rain warnings issued for central NZ

Metservice said a large trough would bring heavy rain to many areas, while snow could also effect mountain passes of the South Island.

Politics

ACT pledges to scrap country's net zero target

The party said the proposed changes would help prevent production and jobs from moving offshore.

New Zealand

National pledges to widen access to 5% first home deposits

If re-elected, the party would lift the income cap for the government's First Home Loan scheme to $300,000, National housing spokesperson Chris Bishop announced today.

4:47

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