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A strong wind warning has been issued for the lower North Island and parts of the South Island on Saturday.

From early morning, the Canterbury High Country can expect severe gales with gusts up to 130km/h, not easing until 5pm, MetService says.

Weather: Strong winds, rain expected across central, southern New Zealand MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the lower North Island and parts of the South Island on Saturday.

Fingers are being pointed and rumours are circulating in a remote Otago village.

Waipori Falls Village is about 60km from Dunedin, and consists of around 28 permanent residents and 33 properties which are in a body corporate.

Rogue local blocks outsiders from entering remote Otago village Fingers are being pointed and rumours are circulating in the tiny Waipori Falls Village.

Dotterel populations have experienced a record decline along Hawke's Bay rivers and coastline, prompting concern from the regional council.

Hawke's Bay dotterel population sees record decline, Cyclone Gabrielle blamed Cyclone Gabrielle is being blamed for the loss of thousands of the endangered birds.

The Brokenwood Mysteries, which premiered on Prime TV 10 years ago before moving to TV1, and is now screened in 150 countries. Filming for season 11 is now underway.

Today The Detail speaks to the show's writer and producer Tim Balme about its phenomenal success - and why it's bucking industry trends by not only surviving but thriving.

Brokenwood - the international hit with a kiwi accent Brokenwood's Tim Balme talks to Amanda Gillies about the New Zealand drama series watched worldwide.

It's crunch time for the All Blacks this weekend, against a world champion Springbok side in a city famed for the local support of the men in black. Scott Robertson's side lost 31-27 in the cauldron of Ellis Park last weekend, however showed enough to give some serious signs that a return victory is on the cards

All Blacks v Springboks: What you need to know Jamie Wall is in Cape Town and has all the information for this weekend's big test match.

China will no longer send children overseas for adoption, the government said, overturning a more than three-decade rule that was rooted in its once strict one-child policy.

China stops foreign adoptions of its children after three decades China was one of just seven countries that allowed New Zealanders to adopt children not related to them.

The Commerce Commission has given telecommunications companies 12 months to come up with standardised coverage maps for all providers so customers can compare the signal reach each one is offering.

Telecommunications companies to come up with coverage maps New Zealand is littered with cellphone coverage black holes, with one so large it covers a whole town.

A luxury Auckland kitchen inspired by traditional Indian culture has been named New Zealand's best kitchen.

Indian culture inspires New Zealand’s best kitchen Judges said the kitchen was "a level above".

Whether you have played one test or 100, one thing never changes as an All Black: you still get nervous before a match.

That assertion rings true for backs Sevu Reece and Cortez Ratima, who will start against the Springboks in what is essentially a must-win match against the Springboks this weekend in Cape Town.

Nerves aplenty for All Blacks young and old Whether you've played one test or 100, one thing never changes as an All Black.

Helen, whom RNZ has agreed not to identify, is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings.
She and her former partner have separated and he is living in their family home.

'All of this support and care was without any financial compensation': Retiree calls for pension 'top-up' for those unable to save Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.

Regulation Minister and ACT leader David Seymour has rubbished calls for tougher regulation of the grocery sector, putting him at odds with both the commerce minister and the supermarket tsar.

ACT pledges pushback on supermarket crackdown Further regulation of the supermarket sector may hit a snag in the form of David Seymour, who is mounting strong opposition to any such move.

| Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.

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The owner of Pandoro Wellington has announced its closure after nearly three decades in business.

A note in the store window from director Tony Beazley said it had just become too tough to keep its three bakeries open.

Pandoro Wellington closes after nearly three decades A note in the store window of Pandoro Wellington said it had become too tough to keep its three bakeries open.

The associate minister of immigration has granted residency to a Brazilian couple whose immigration adviser forgot to apply for their residency path back in 2021.

Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli have been fighting for three years to get their case reviewed by minister Chris Penk.

Residency granted for Brazilian couple whose immigration adviser forgot to apply for visa Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.

About 300 people, chanting "nothing about us, without us" and "disability rights are human rights", have marched through central New Plymouth protesting changes to disability services.

The government is restructuring Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.

'We're not going to back down': 300 protest changes to disability services in New Plymouth The government is restructuring Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.

Analysis - The government began the week with its most important announcement of the week - a $32.9b transport spend-up over the next three years.

As National campaigned on bigger, better roads and Transport Minister Simeon Brown's mantra has been "getting Kiwis around quickly and safety" it wasn't surprising to see where the money was going.

The Week in Politics: More roads and maybe fewer tourists Analysis - The government's $32.9 billion transport spend-up, a big hike in the tourist levy, and the prime minister's ferry-free visit to South Korea.

Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.

Rotorua Lakes Council received 629 reports of graffiti in the past financial year which cost $102,332. The bill is expected to be thousands of dollars higher this financial year.

Tagging troubles: The city where graffiti reports tripled in a year Graffiti more than tripled in Rotorua in the year to 30 June - costing ratepayers more than $100,000.

Just four days ago, Jacob Ten and 48 Catholics from the Mt Hagen Parish were stranded on an overloaded dingy off the coast of the Gulf province after running out of fuel.

Jacob, a serving member of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, is leader of a pilgrimage to Port Moresby to see Pope Francis.

PNG pilgrims endure impenetrable jungle, mountainous terrain and being stranded at sea 'to see the Holy Father up close' Thousands of Papua New Guineans have journeyed to get to Port Moresby to see Pope Francis, even if it meant risking their lives and health, Scott Waide writes.

Since 2016, an Akito dog named Mosako in Japan has received food, walks and long-distance support from Air New Zealand crew members.

Now, as Mosako spends her final days on an air bed watching telly, Michelle Little reflects on what she taught her Kiwi friends about purpose, resilience and loyalty.

Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew As Mosako spends her final days on an air bed watching telly, Michelle Little reflects on what she taught her Kiwi friends.

Georgia state officials arrested the father of the 14-year-old suspected school shooter C**t Gray in connection with a shooting that killed four people and wounded nine at Apalachee High School.

Georgia arrests father of teen suspected of killing four at school The charges following the US school shooting stem from Colin Gray "knowlingly allowing" his son, C**t Gray, to possess a weapon, officials say.

A Southland man has been banned from owning a dog for ten years after being convicted of violently abusing his dog.

Southland man convicted of violently abusing his dog The SPCA said in August 2022 the offender was seen kicking and throwing his brown and white male bull terrier named Klanga.

The owner of Pandoro Wellington has announced its closure after nearly three decades in business.

Pandoro Wellington closes after nearly three decades A note in the store window of Pandoro Wellington said it had become too tough to keep its three bakeries open.

In the Melbourne suburb of Clayton, a campus of buildings is dominated by one massive circular structure: the Australian Synchrotron.

Our Changing World: New Zealand at the Australian Synchrotron Scientists at the Australian Synchrotron use intense beams of light to answer research questions

An investigation has been launched by an Auckland football association after multiple under-13 players were allegedly subject to a "racist remark" by an adult referee during a match.

Investigation launched after Auckland U13 football team allegedly subject to racist remarks by referee Parents say the team is predominantly made up of New Zealand-born children with immigrant parents.

Just four days ago, Jacob Ten and 48 Catholics from the Mt Hagen Parish were stranded on an overloaded dingy off the coast of the Gulf province after running out of fuel.

PNG pilgrims endure impenetrable jungle, mountainous terrain and being stranded at sea 'to see the Holy Father up close' Thousands of Papua New Guineans have journeyed to get to Port Moresby to see Pope Francis, even if it meant risking their lives and health, Scott Waide writes.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has filed charges against three companies over a slip in 2023 which forced the evacuation of homes, and left ten homes red-stickered.

Queenstown Lakes District Council files charges against three companies over slip The defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.

The pedestrian killed when he was struck by at least one car on Wednesday night has been described by his brother as a champion for farmers.

Brother of Steven Cranston, killed while walking dog in Raglan, questioning circumstances surrounding death Meanwhile, residents are concerned with the way police responded after multiple calls to let them know someone was walking in the middle of the road.

Far North District councillors have voted unanimously to retain their district's Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori ward following an impassioned three-hour meeting.

Far North District councillors vote unanimously to retain their Māori ward following impassioned meeting The council's strongly worded resolution also called on the CEO to explore the legal implications of not holding a binding poll as required.

Warning: The contents of this story discuss su***de and assault.

A forensic pathologist called by the defence in the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon, said he would have concluded Pauline Hanna's death was a su***de if he was responsible for the case.

Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Defence pathologist says he would've concluded death a su***de If someone had been strangled by another person, Dr Stephen Cordner said more often than not, there would be additional injuries to the body which indicated an assault.