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Accident and Emergency:
State Highway 5, the Napier-Taupo Highway's reopened after a crash between a truck and a car this morning 16:27

Environment:
Downpours and gales are moving west-to east across the country tonight 16:17

Business:
Most banks are dropping variable rates, after this afternoon's OCR cut to 3.25 percent 16:17

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster will be on the blower tomorrow morning to his co-captain Mitch Barnett 16:17

National:
Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression 16:07

International:
Aid groups trying to get food into Gaza for months sidelined for shadowy US firm 16:07

International:
The Handmaid's Tale series finale: What just happened? 14:57

Law and Order:
‘Chaotic, sometimes dangerous places’ – why successful rehab for prisoners on remand will be hard to achieve 14:17

International:
Three newcomers cast as leads for Harry Potter reboot series 14:17

Politics:
Wellington's Mayor has hit back at disparaging comments from the Prime Minister today about the city's Council 14:07

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