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Fishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coast
Black smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.
'Cut deep': Kiwi religious leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
Reverend Frank Ritchie admired his commitment to peace and support for the marginalised.
Letters: Easter trading laws inconsistent and illogical
OPINION: The Defence Capability Plan overlooks key modern threats.
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
Five out-of-the-country escapes you can book today
Go around the world with these five travel deals.
Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.
On The Up: Duo turning harakeke waste into carbon-fibre alternative
Ben and William started the project while at university, turning into a global opportunity
Woman used company card to steal from early childhood employer
Police prosecutor: 'It was deeply cynical and calculated and persistent.'
'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire
Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier
The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.
Letters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairs
OPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details.
One person dead after falling into river near Wairere Falls
Police, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.
One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.
Auckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four days
Vector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.
Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.
'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovation
Opinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'
Three Lotto players share $1 million Easter windfall
Three Lotto players won $333,333 each in Saturday's draw.
Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.
Auckland Civil Defence Centre closed, 27 people displaced today
The thunderstorms were expected to be accompanied by 'torrential rain'.
Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato
Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.
'The Holy Spirit has protected us': Pastor wins reinstatement amid church war, years of litigation
The church was divided over the use of millions of dollars in donations.
Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure
OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.
'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shot
Kirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.
New mum takes first steps with walker after 2017 spinal injury
Casey Brady, 32, was told she would never walk again after a motocross accident in 2017.
On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.