Wild weather to hit tonight, The Chase NZ host announced, and Jacinda Ardern takes a swipe at David Cunliffe in her new memoir.
1 Heavy rain, strong winds and plunging temperatures on the way
A host of weather warnings have been issued up and down the country as a low over the Tasman Sea moves towards the upper South Island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
The low and associated fronts, which are expected to bring gale force winds to some areas, will be followed by a blast of cold air.
2 Paul Henry announced as host of The Chase NZ
High-profile broadcaster Paul Henry has been revealed as the host of the New Zealand version of hit TV quiz show The Chase.
Henry’s return to TVNZ was announced on Breakfast – the show he last worked for at the network before leaving in 2010.
3 Ardern takes swipe at Cunliffe over 'tokenistic' comment in new memoir
Jacinda Ardern singles out David Cunliffe, one of her predecessors as Labour leader, for criticism in her new memoir, describing an incident where he apparently suggested giving her a high position in the party list would be seen as "tokenistic".
The exchange represents a rare public disagreement between two former leaders and amounts to an unusual moment of political candour from Ardern.
4 What happens to Lotto's unclaimed prizes?
With Lotto's Powerball jackpot hitting $12 million in tonight's draw, what happens if you win and forget to check your ticket?
Every year, 1% of prizes – or about $10 million – goes unclaimed. Lotto says it first gives the winner time to come forward – usually around two weeks.
5 Patterson says foraged mushrooms may have been in fatal lunch
Triple murder accused Erin Patterson has told a Morwell court she looked up information about death cap mushrooms but believed they didn’t grow in her area as she continued testifying in her own defence for a third day.
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