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Weather live: Power cuts, trees down, with more thunderstorms possible
Significant heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds are still going.

Milk truck rolls in Bay of Plenty, blocking highway
The crash meant a section of highway in Whakatane was closed while the truck was removed.

New Zealand’s best pie has been named. It’s also a very rare winner
A luxury potato top pie has taken out the 2025 NZ Supreme Pie Award.

Oil and gas ban repeal: Ministers get power over decommissioning costs
11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups.

Traffic delays as car crashes near Auckland Airport
There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning after a crash.

$70k fine for safety breach after forestry worker loses fingers
A seasoned forestry worker lost four fingers in a workplace accident, which ended a 45-year career that was marked by pride, satisfaction and no intention to retire.

'Karanga is yours': Kuia empower the next generation of wahine Maori to step forward
They have carried the first voice on the marae for decades, now these kuia are passing their knowledge to the next generation.

Government to fund one-off national day of reflection for survivors of abuse in care
But one survivor says it feels like 'symbolic lip service' while many still wait for justice or fair redress.

Women are walking back their eyebrow tattoos
Eyebrows went from thin to thick more than a decade ago . Now, a new trend is redefining those small strips of hair on our foreheads.

'Fairy dust' gets in the way, but does not stop chopper rescues
Life-saving helicopter flights are being increasingly used by Fire and Emergency, but one of its top aviation roles is so vague it has been described as "fairy dust".

Logitech’s newest MX Master mouse is on sale for $40 off right now
Logitech’s MX Master mouse series is probably the most well-regarded on the market, so long as you don’t need any specific gaming features. But they aren’t cheap—in fact, after the latest round of tariffs, Logitech increased the price of the MX Master 3S from $100 to $120. Today, Amazon has it at a big discount, down to just $79.99. The MX Master 3S is basically the same design as the excellent MX Master 3 but with quieter clicks, all the better to not annoy your coworkers, housemates, and pets. It’s got the same gorgeous and comfortable design (unfortunately, it’s right-handed only), the same triple-device switching between Bluetooth and wireless USB, the same hefty body and weight, and rechargeable battery. With the programmable extra thumb buttons and metallic wheel, it’s got a lot of functionality, even beyond the automatic speed adjustment on the main scroll wheel. Amazon is offering this discount on the white version of the MX Master 3S only, so I hope you’re okay with the (lack of) color. Also note that there’s a new and heavily revised version of Logitech’s flagship mouse that has been leaked, so this might be an attempt to clear out stock for a new launch. But that doesn’t make this any less of a great deal. Get a Logitech MX Master 3S mouse for just $80Buy now on Amazon

Watch: ‘You’re just a groundsman’: India’s heated row with English ground staff
Coach Gautam Gambhir clashed with the Oval’s staff who were watching over their pitch ahead of the fifth test against England.

Dead baby’s mother faces online threats amid homicide investigation
The mother and grandmother of a dead six-month-old have asked a Coroner to suppress the boy’s name after they received death threats amid a police investigation.

Fatal crash blocks major Auckland Airport road, diversions in place
One person has died in crash close to passenger terminals, Auckland Airport says.

Commuters face delays as crashes, road issues block two Auckland motorways
The vital route to Auckland's Airport has been blocked by a crash.

Buses, not EVs, could be the real solution to health and climate change
Transport and climate researchers say there are other ways to get both health and climate benefits than switching one type of car for another.

Dali painting bought for £150 could fetch £30k
The Salvador Dali painting will be auctioned off after having been snapped up at a house clearance.

Car fire may have spread to house
Firefighters remain at a rural property south of Auckland, after a large house fire overnight.

Kids are being labelled 'dumb' when they're not
In a school system obsessed with assessment, kids with non-linear intelligence can too easily fall through the cracks, says teacher and writer Welby Ings.

Rotorua district and regional councils at loggerheads over Ohau channel
The councils disagree over whether a hole in the channel's wall is a breach of consent, and who's to blame.

Traffic delay warning as car crashes near Auckland Airport
Traffic delays are likely near Auckland Airport on Wednesday morning after a crash.

Bay of Plenty road closed as milk truck rolls, driver injured
Diversions are in place at SH34 and Omeheu Rd intersections.