The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain and hail.

Severe Thunderstorm Watches remain in place for Marlborough, Canterbury Plains and High Country, North and Central Otago and Dunedin.

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01 Dec: A Coroner has ruled that a woman's death while hunting in Otago two years ago, was a 'terrible accident.'

28 Nov: In domestic cricket's Plunket Shield, the Auckland Aces are in the box seat after three days' play at Mount Maunganui

27 Nov: Ongoing efforts in Southland and Otago to control multiple vegetation fires

27 Nov: Large fires are still burning across Southland and Otago -as high winds fuel their spread

26 Nov: Plans to open New Zealand's first floating sauna, on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown's CBD

26 Nov: An Ashburton man's been charged with careless use of a firearm, causing the death of a 21-year-old hunter on Stewart Island in July

25 Nov: Bringing healthcare closer to home could be on the horizon for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago

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Today's News

Motoring:
F1 Qatar: McLaren pitstop blunder costs Oscar Piastri win, Max Verstappen closes in on Lando Norris 10:07

National:
Frida Kahlo’s record-breaking painting El Sueño positions death as a roommate 10:07

International:
F1 standings: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri set for Abu Dhabi decider after Qatar GP 10:07

Living & Travel:
Jimmy Barnes is heading back to New Zealand - to celebrate his landmark album, For the Working Class Man, turning 40 10:07

Motorsports:
A blunt assessment from McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after a team tactical error at the Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix 9:57

Dunedin:
One person has died following a crash in Bucklands Crossing, north of Dunedin, on Saturday night 9:47

Business:
Chris Luxon says Kiwis should continue to see interest rates fall 8:47

International:
Lebanese hopeful Pope Leo will bring peace as he visits the country 8:47

Law and Order:
A Coroner has ruled that a woman's death while hunting in Otago two years ago, was a 'terrible accident.' 8:17

Business:
Christchurch police are looking at whether a spate of robberies over the past 48 hours, are linked to ram raids in the city last weekend 7:57

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