Hammer-wielding robbers raid Auckland restaurant, heavy rain coming for parts of North Island, and what parents fearing an empty nest might want to know.
1 Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire by ex-partner in Queensland
A 36-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting a New Zealand woman alight in a domestic violence incident south of Brisbane.
Destiny Otton-Rakuraku is fighting for her life at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, surrounded by family.
2 Hammer-wielding robbers raid Auckland restaurant — staff 'distraught'
Police are investigating a report of an aggravated robbery at a restaurant in Auckland's Takapuna last night. At about 9.25pm, police received report of two people entering Tokyo Bay on The Strand.
According to police, the offenders entered the property armed with weapons, which were not firearms, and threatened staff.
3 Heavy rain incoming for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Auckland
Alerts have been issued as heavy rain and strong winds return to parts of the North Island, with bad weather forecast to begin later today.
NZTA Waka Kotahi was urging drivers to be extra cautious as MetService issued orange heavy rain warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula and Northland.
4 Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal
Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees today, hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.
The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
5 Channel Nine presenter apologises to Djokovic over 'insulting' comments
Tony Jones has issued a public apology to Novak Djokovic after the sports presenter's mocking of the 10-time Australian Open champion left the Serbian superstar and his fans fuming.
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ONE EMPTY NEST
It's this time of year that a lot of teens and young adults get ready to flee the nest, moving away from home to pursue study, work or travel.
For those left behind, it can feel like a void.
But, as Sarah Catherall discovered, it can also feel like sweet freedom.
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