The All Blacks have emerged from their Rugby World Cup semi-final without serious injuries, and now eye the final against France.

A 45-year-old man is in intensive care after a 300kg block of concrete fell on him at a Bay of Plenty trucking firm.

A strain of the kiwifruit disease PSA has turned up in Australia.

Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.