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MetService warns of rare frosts for some unusual places this weekend

Meteorologist Paris Marshall said areas which “usually too warm to see frost, will see some patches”.

The Rangitata rail bridge is visibly sagging after a pier was washed out by high flood waters.

Passerby spotted collapsing train bridge that was still open - inquiry

Amid floodwaters in April 2024, the inundated Canterbury bridge was only closed to trains after a passerby noticed it, an investigation has found.

1:31

Thirty-four search warrants were executed across Northland and Auckland in recent days.

Crime and Justice

Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids

Police have dismantled an alleged methamphetamine operation across remote Northland communities, recovering firearms, clan labs and cash after a year-long investigation.

2:42

Springboks assistant coach Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks until after next year's World Cup.

Rugby

Analysis: Brown's signing highlights NZR's eligibility inconsistencies

Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks before joining them – while Richie Mo'unga is already back but can't play for them.

The Coastguard Houhora crew travelled more than 185km in total, spending 10.3 hours at sea.

New Zealand

Coastguard rescues stricken yacht, crew 74km off North Cape

Damaged yacht loses steering twice in open water, giving Coastguard Houhora volunteers a gruelling overnight mission to bring an exhausted crew safely home.

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured stunning footage of the Southern Lights dancing beneath a SpaceX spacecraft, describing the rare aurora as an "ethereal" spectacle.

Environment

SpaceX Dragon shuttle captures 'ethereal' view of Southern Lights

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft captured stunning time-lapse video of the southern aurora caused by a recent solar event.

Waiouru residents have been issued with a precautionary notice to not drink water from their taps.

Environment

'Do not drink' warning issued for Waiouru tap water

Residents were advised not to use tap water for drinking until further notice – including making drinks or ice; food preparation; brushing teeth; or preparing infant/toddler formula.

In general, solar works in virtually all of New Zealand. It will take longer to pay itself off, though, in places that get less sun.

Business

Want solar panels? Here's what you should know

A growing number of homeowners are looking at putting panels on their roofs as the price of power rises and installation costs fall.

Football

Former All White Clayton Lewis speaks of career-ending scandal

Midfielder with 27 appearances for New Zealand breaks silence on sports fixing that “flipped my life upside down”.

2:13

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media at Fieldays.

New Zealand

Labour cops flak over Fieldays stall: 'We're out and about'

Chris Hipkins says Labour MPs are talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at a stall in the back.

2:52

Business

Want solar panels? Here's what you should know

A growing number of homeowners are looking at putting panels on their roofs as the price of power rises and installation costs fall.

Football

Former All White Clayton Lewis speaks of career-ending scandal

Midfielder with 27 appearances for New Zealand breaks silence on sports fixing that “flipped my life upside down”.

2:13

New Zealand

Labour cops flak over Fieldays stall: 'We're out and about'

Chris Hipkins says Labour MPs are talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at a stall in the back.

2:52

New Zealand

MetService warns of rare frosts for some unusual places this weekend

Meteorologist Paris Marshall said areas which “usually too warm to see frost, will see some patches”.

New Zealand

Passerby spotted collapsing train bridge that was still open - inquiry

Amid floodwaters in April 2024, the inundated Canterbury bridge was only closed to trains after a passerby noticed it, an investigation has found.

1:31

Crime and Justice

Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids

Police have dismantled an alleged methamphetamine operation across remote Northland communities, recovering firearms, clan labs and cash after a year-long investigation.

2:42

Rugby

Analysis: Brown's signing highlights NZR's eligibility inconsistencies

Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks before joining them – while Richie Mo'unga is already back but can't play for them.

New Zealand

Coastguard rescues stricken yacht, crew 74km off North Cape

Damaged yacht loses steering twice in open water, giving Coastguard Houhora volunteers a gruelling overnight mission to bring an exhausted crew safely home.

Environment

SpaceX Dragon shuttle captures 'ethereal' view of Southern Lights

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft captured stunning time-lapse video of the southern aurora caused by a recent solar event.

Outside Mt Eden Pharmacy and Post Office.

New Zealand

Scientist uses judo training to defend attack at pharmacy

A forensic scientist is being praised after using judo training to stop an assault at Auckland Pharmacy and Post Office.

New Zealand

Ashburton family's $7.50 Lotto ticket turns into $28.6 million win

The family had been playing Lotto with the same numbers for years – using a mix of similar numbers across just five lines on a $7.50 Powerball ticket.

1:31

Business

Want solar panels? Here's what you should know

A growing number of homeowners are looking at putting panels on their roofs as the price of power rises and installation costs fall.

Football

Former All White Clayton Lewis speaks of career-ending scandal

Midfielder with 27 appearances for New Zealand breaks silence on sports fixing that “flipped my life upside down”.

2:13

New Zealand

Scientist uses judo training to defend attack at pharmacy

A forensic scientist is being praised after using judo training to stop an assault at Auckland Pharmacy and Post Office.

New Zealand

Ashburton family's $7.50 Lotto ticket turns into $28.6 million win

The family had been playing Lotto with the same numbers for years – using a mix of similar numbers across just five lines on a $7.50 Powerball ticket.

1:31

New Zealand

Labour cops flak over Fieldays stall: 'We're out and about'

Chris Hipkins says Labour MPs are talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at a stall in the back.

2:52

New Zealand

MetService warns of rare frosts for some unusual places this weekend

Meteorologist Paris Marshall said areas which “usually too warm to see frost, will see some patches”.

New Zealand

Passerby spotted collapsing train bridge that was still open - inquiry

Amid floodwaters in April 2024, the inundated Canterbury bridge was only closed to trains after a passerby noticed it, an investigation has found.

1:31

Crime and Justice

Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids

Police have dismantled an alleged methamphetamine operation across remote Northland communities, recovering firearms, clan labs and cash after a year-long investigation.

2:42

Rugby

Analysis: Brown's signing highlights NZR's eligibility inconsistencies

Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks before joining them – while Richie Mo'unga is already back but can't play for them.

New Zealand

Coastguard rescues stricken yacht, crew 74km off North Cape

Damaged yacht loses steering twice in open water, giving Coastguard Houhora volunteers a gruelling overnight mission to bring an exhausted crew safely home.

New Zealand

MetService warns of rare frosts for some unusual places this weekend

Meteorologist Paris Marshall said areas which “usually too warm to see frost, will see some patches”.

New Zealand

Passerby spotted collapsing train bridge that was still open - inquiry

Amid floodwaters in April 2024, the inundated Canterbury bridge was only closed to trains after a passerby noticed it, an investigation has found.

1:31

Crime and Justice

Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids

Police have dismantled an alleged methamphetamine operation across remote Northland communities, recovering firearms, clan labs and cash after a year-long investigation.

2:42

Rugby

Analysis: Brown's signing highlights NZR's eligibility inconsistencies

Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks before joining them – while Richie Mo'unga is already back but can't play for them.

New Zealand

Coastguard rescues stricken yacht, crew 74km off North Cape

Damaged yacht loses steering twice in open water, giving Coastguard Houhora volunteers a gruelling overnight mission to bring an exhausted crew safely home.

Environment

SpaceX Dragon shuttle captures 'ethereal' view of Southern Lights

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft captured stunning time-lapse video of the southern aurora caused by a recent solar event.

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