MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Wairoa District and Southern Gisborne - until midnight.

It warns up to 110 millimetres could fall today, with rising rivers and surface flooding possible.

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14 Sep: Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza’s future: what a leaked plan tells us about US regional strategy

14 Sep: Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence

14 Sep: A tugboat is on its way to rescue an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island

14 Sep: Emergency services have closed Hansens Line, in Palmerston North, due to a serious crash

14 Sep: The All Blacks have taken a giant step backwards in a 43-10 crushing at the hands of South Africa in Wellington

14 Sep: The heaviest ever defeat of the All Blacks and the sixth loss of Scott Robertson's All Blacks tenure has stung the side's coach

14 Sep: One Dunedin resident has woken up 10 million dollars richer after winning the must-be-won Powerball jackpot

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Today's News

National:
Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza’s future: what a leaked plan tells us about US regional strategy 14:17

National:
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence 14:07

Rugby:
The halfback calvary is about to return for the All Blacks - just as they lose another number nine following the worst loss in their history against the Springboks 14:07

Athletics:
Middle distance runner Sam Tanner has missed out on qualifying for the men's 1500 metre semifinals at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 13:47

Accident and Emergency:
A tugboat is on its way to rescue an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island 13:27

Rugby:
The All Blacks' night to forget at Sky Stadium has been compounded by another halfback injury 13:07

International:
Donald Trump threatens new sanctions on Russia if NATO suspends all oil purchases 12:37

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster reckons they need to hit another level if they're to genuinely challenge for the NRL title 12:27

Accident and Emergency:
Emergency services have closed Hansens Line, in Palmerston North, due to a serious crash 11:57

Politics:
Maori Language Week kicks off today, with it marking its 50th anniversary 11:47

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