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Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North

MetService has issued multiple orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with weather watches also in place across several regions.

Priests protesting Gaza war remain chained to Willis' office door overnight

They have invited the minister to "break bread" with them and discuss the Government's actions over the war in Gaza.

Wellington considers Snapper upgrade amid national ticketing delays

Greater Wellington was looking at a similar arrangement to Auckland, which introduced contactless payments through its existing system, a councillor says.

Priests protest over Gaza at National ministers' offices

A group of Christian clergy prayed at electorate offices in Auckland and Wellington, demanding a timeline for proposed sanctions against Israel.