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![Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Interislander ferry Aratere docks at Picton Harbour after grounding
The stricken Aratere ferry has docked at Picton Harbour tonight after running aground on Friday night. Video / NZ Herald
!['A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
The father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.
![One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
One person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coast
Emergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.
![Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Audit raised issues at council pool weeks before preschooler's near-drowning
Doctor who helped saved boy's life has raised 'serious concerns' about pool safety.
![Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Is hard water bad for you? Here's what the experts say
Though hard water may affect your skin and hair, it's not necessarily bad in all aspects.
![Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
![300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf Harbour
Berths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.
![Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest
The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
!['Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Heroes': Dad praises pair who saved his son from drowning at public pool
Witnesses said boy was pulled from water by a member of the public - not lifeguards.
![Review under way after preschooler rescued from Auckland pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Review under way after preschooler rescued from Auckland pool
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past 4pm on Saturday.
![Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
!['Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermen
Operation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.
![Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
!['Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
![Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
![Flushed undies cause big stink for Otago council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Flushed undies cause big stink for Otago council
Repeated blocking of wastewater pump racks up costs for Central Otago District Council.
![Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
!['Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cycleway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cycleway
The site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.
!['Under in 30 seconds': Waiwera pair's 'miracle rescue' from rough sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Under in 30 seconds': Waiwera pair's 'miracle rescue' from rough sea
The pair, which included an elderly man, were left clinging to their upturned dinghy.
![Kayaker who sank off coast won auction for new one while fighting for survival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Kayaker who sank off coast won auction for new one while fighting for survival
Arnie Cave spent hours floating in the ocean, watching sunlight disappear.