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Weather Keep blankets handy: 'Real dramatic difference' as southerly blast to bring plummeting temperatures Updated Waikato Residents of Waikato town asked to 'urgently' save water, mayor unsure when restrictions will ease Business Woolworths staff to wear body cameras amid shocking rise in physical assault Election 2023 Bridges says incoming Govt hasn't managed public expectations on length of negotiations 'particularly well' United States 'Innocent victim in terrible crime': Father of Christian Glass pays tribute to son Auckland Wild chase: Stolen vehicle flees from police, collides with traffic lights, smashes into another car Weather Aucklanders warned to brace for severe thunderstorms, hail as wild weather hits North Island Motoring 'Like to see how you'd cope': AM hosts react to hours-long traffic jam at major shopping centre Election 2023 'No one's tried that' - Seymour says never-before-seen coalition on the cards as Govt negotiations continue