MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Westland, expected to hit over the coming hour.

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24 Jun: A search underway this evening for a missing fishing boat off the Gisborne coast has been suspended until tomorrow

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24 Jun: Auckland police have charged a man with endangering transport and offensive behaviour

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24 Jun: Police are interviewing residents after a serious incident at Auckland Harbour Suites, on Gore Street in the CBD

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The Mystics are welcoming the inclusion of Grace Nweke for tonight's ANZ Premiership clash against the Magic 19:47

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