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A front is expected to move east across the country from Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong north-to-northeast winds.

Firefighters responded to a large fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.

The GP clinic funding model will be updated for the first time in more than 20 years, and more trainees will have their fees covered.

Most of the country can look forward to a fine weekend, but more unsettled weather is forecast for next week. Video

The assault on two airline crew resulted in the plane being diverted to Melbourne.

Despite recent heavy snowfall and freezing conditions, the man didn't have any food or shelter with him.

The public are being asked for their help identifying the man.

The price of butter in Aotearoa is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago. Audio

"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says. Audio

The Finance Minister says she wants to discuss what gets added to the cost at retail and wholesale level.

Explainer - It's been a busy year so far for education policy, with a series of announcements by the government and curriculum changes.

Food Safety is working with the Ministry of Health to understand what has caused the increase.

The grant will pay for region-wide activities over the next four-to-six weeks based on requests by those affected.

Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.

The road is expected to be closed for some time, police say.

Motorists are advised to stay clear of the area and expect delays.

After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio

The Westland Mineral Sands site will be about eight kilometres from the town and cover 112 hectares.

Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio

A plan for a memorial in Auckland's Dove Meyer Robinson Park was abandoned in 2023.

"I'm not sure how to express how thrilling this rediscovery is for the conservation world," an expert says. Audio

In the past two years, 31,000 votes have switched to the Māori roll and 25,000 new voters have opted for Māori enrolment.

The case is linked to the others associated with a family that recently returned from travelling overseas.

Adrian Orr previously headed the NZ Super for more than a decade.

Seventeen men and two women have been charged including the club's president and vice-president.