Fatal crashes, soaring summer temperatures, and pregnancy reveals at the Golden Globes.
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1 Two dead, others injured after two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Two people have died after a two-vehicle crash in Sefton, Canterbury, this morning.
Emergency services were called to the crash on Main North Rd around 10am.
"Police can confirm two people have died," a spokesperson said.
"Two people in one vehicle died at the scene, while a third person in that vehicle was moderately injured.
2 Here comes the sun: Temperatures set to rise into 30s
Workers are starting back to a warm, dry week with temperatures set to climb into the early 30s for some parts of the country.
MetService meteorologist John Law said a large area of high pressure was sitting across most of the country, bringing dry, fine weather.
3 Levin building 'totally destroyed' in suspicious fire
An abandoned building in Levin was levelled in a huge and "suspicious" blaze early this morning.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) were called to the Bath St scene at about 3.50am.
1News understands the derelict building was formerly the Bupa Gardenview Care Home for people with dementia.
4 Kiwi Rose McIver reveals baby bump at Golden Globes red carpet
Kiwi actor Rose McIver has revealed she's pregnant while at the Golden Globes.
McIver was seen walking the red carpet, holding her baby bump as she posed for photos.
The Golden Globes, a celebration of film and television, is being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles today.
5 Coco's confidence bubbles over after Auckland victory
US Open champion Coco Gauff will head to the Australian Open with greater confidence in her form and fitness after beating Elina Svitolina in three sets in the Auckland Classic final.
The third-ranked Gauff became only the fourth player to win back-to-back singles in Auckland, achieving the feat at the age of 19.
ONE HELPFUL HOLIDAY READ
If you're one of the many New Zealanders back at work today, it's time to get the calendars out, circle some public holidays, and stretch those annual leave days as far as possible, writes Anna Murray.
If you love a long weekend, 2024 presents a couple of opportunities for a four-day break, as well as some longer stretches away from work that use minimal leave.
Click here to find out how the public holidays fall this year so you can start planning that time away.
ONE DIFFERENT OPINION
The beach is a romantic idea in my head and on my phone.
As 6pm hits, I see Instagram stories of women casually popping to the beach after work, swapping out their blazers for tie-up bikinis.
Kia ora, I’m Janhavi — one of the Re: News journalists — and I have never “popped” to the beach.
My beach visits involve a lot of mental and physical preparation, followed by me stressing out over why I’m not more relaxed about it all.
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