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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Rugby:
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Industry is to end after its fifth season 10:05

Soccer:
One of the last elements of the All Whites' World Cup plan is in place 9:27

Environment:
Switzerland can save its alpine villages. But should it? 8:47

International:
The Epstein files: Why the sex offender's brother and lawyer do not believe he took his own life 8:37

International:
Iran shows ballistic missiles and drones can wreak havoc across Middle East 8:17

Accident and Emergency:
One person's died in a single-vehicle crash in Paekakariki, on the Kapiti Coast 8:17

Rugby League:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck claims the loss of club captain Mitch Barnett at the end of this NRL league season has become a bonding factor for this year's Warriors squad 8:07

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