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Torrential rains, flash floods lash Auckland; Elton John concert cancelled

A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand's biggest city Auckland on Friday as torrential rains caused widespread flooding and evacuations, closing the city's airports and forcing organisers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John.

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Kiwi tech success story becomes the face of Chris Hipkins' workforce crisis

Never mind the chief executives and TV cameras in the CBD – it was a small business grouping in west Auckland that had the new Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister as a captive audience, to talk through the challenges for struggling employers. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Clean car crowing ignores stark reality

Kiwis are still buying oodles of new gas guzzlers, David Williams writes

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Experts to advise Govt on autonomous sanctions regime

An independent group will look at how New Zealand can best punish human rights violators overseas, as the "complexities" of the Russia sanctions regime are outlined.

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Making fishing an al-luring family business

Northland-based On Top Lures is doing good business selling high-end fishing lures around the world.

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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias.

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The one thought Gareth Edwards had when scoring rugby’s ‘greatest try’

The Barbarians stars are set to mark the 50th anniversary of the New Zealand game

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Brantley fires Breakers past NBL Bullets

The New Zealand Breakers have consolidated their NBL semi-finals push with a 28-point victory over the Brisbane Bullets away from home.

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Pressure on Diamonds for World Cup as New Zealand discover a gem in Grace Nweke

The Quad series confirmed Australia are favourites for July’s World Cup, England are a hot mess and New Zealand have a diamond of their own in goal shooter Grace Nweke

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand drink makers slash production as CO2 shortage strikes

With manufacturing below full capacity and imports scarce, producers of CO2 are prioritising critical medical and water customers

The Guardian - AU

Classic trans-Tasman battle sees Aussie Diamonds clinch seventh Quad Series victory

Another Quad Series title and another success story for the Australian Diamonds, who have beaten their old rivals the Silver Ferns in a classic encounter.

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Photographer who lived 'crazy beautiful life' dies suddenly

Ant Clausen was on holiday in New Zealand when he died in the water

Liverpool Echo

‘Her tears were real’: survivors of Christchurch attack weigh up Jacinda Ardern’s legacy

Ardern’s response to the shooting at two mosques is considered by many to be the defining moment in her time as New Zealand prime minister

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Flawless Diamonds take Quad Series win

Australia's Diamonds have underlined their global netball supremacy with an unbeaten Quad Series win, ending with a 56-50 final triumph over New Zealand.

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The insurmountable $147,725 cost to fight your corner in court

NZ has become a country of first- and second-class citizens – those who can afford to use the law to their advantage and those who are locked out. In election year, it's time to change that, writes Devika Dhir.

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MMP and my part in the downfall of First Past the Post

My interest in electoral reform began in New Zealand in 1987, taking me to London and Berlin to campaign and research. MMP won out but National and Labour still do not like changes that might threaten their dominance, writes Philip Temple

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NZ rejected Ukrainian request for military vehicles

The Ukrainian Ambassador wrote to the Prime Minister asking for surplus light armoured vehicles, Marc Daalder reports.

Daily Mirror

Dawn Butler: Jacinda Ardern has given hope and optimism to women like me in politics

Labour MP Dawn Butler outlines how the outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister was a welcome break from the macho, egocentric primarily male politicians that dominate the world stage, and why it's so important more follow in her footsteps

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The Independent UK

New Zealander killed in Ukraine helped hundreds, parents say

The parents of a New Zealand scientist who was killed in Ukraine say he helped save hundreds of people while volunteering in the dangerous Donbas region

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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s new prime minister

‘It feels pretty real now,’ says Hipkins

Evening Standard

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister after resignation of Jacinda Ardern

Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.

Reuters

New Zealand's top PM contender wants to change central bank mandate, Ardern's policies

New Zealand's main opposition party leader and top prime ministerial contender, Christopher Luxon, wants to change the central bank's mandate and reverse some of former leader Jacinda Ardern's polices if he is elected.

AAP

Aussie, NZ women name 7s rivalry as No.1

The captains of Australia and New Zealand women's sevens sides claim the rivalry between the teams is among the most competitive in world rugby.

The Guardian - AU

Selfies, sendoffs and star power as Jacinda Ardern has her last day in the sun

New Zealand is still deciding what her political legacy will look like, but the crowds at her last engagement gave the sense of the end of an era

Orlando Sentinel

Rocket Lab makes first US launch with Virginia liftoff

With 32 launches from New Zealand in the books, Rocket Lab made its first launch from the U.S. on a flight called “Virginia is For Launch Lovers” on Tuesday.

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