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Arsenal vs PSG: Londoners miss shot at Champions league final
PSG will face Inter Milan in the final in Munich on May 31.

Watch: PSG wonder strike shatters Arsenal’s Champions League dream
The French club made Europe’s elite final for only the second time after dispatching the Gunners in an enthralling semifinal.

Planes came within 6m of colliding
Two aircraft came within 6m of colliding on final approach to Ardmore Airport at night, raising serious concerns about visibility and communication at unattended aerodromes.

Missing pieces: Enduring hardship for a brighter future
Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home.

On The Up: Parksyde Rotorua gives older people a ‘sense of purpose’
Parksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.

Waikato road death toll for April 2025 was seven
The news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.

Myrtle Beach Classic: Ryan Fox on strength of PGA Tour and PGA Championship field
'If you’re not shooting really low scores, you’re going backwards.'

Cooking up compassion for New Plymouth’s homeless
Two decades ago Lani Hunt was a homeless teen living under a bridge. Now he’s doing his bit to help those living rough find their feet.

Ventilation rules to be revamped to ease plight of Auckland townhouse occupants
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government is planning to increase ventilation requirements in new homes, to address the problem of sweltering townhouses.

Weather: Heavy rain and strong winds arrive in South Island
Orange heavy rain warnings cover the lower South Island.

Adams accuses BBC of claiming he has 'no reputation' to libel
Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over a 2016 story which alleged he gave final approval for the murder of Denis Donaldson.

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says new airline welcome to try its luck, but would likely be broke in two years
Foran says nothing stopping new airline making moves, but they'll see how tough it is.

‘Humbled’: NZ’s first Pacific woman MP to receive honorary doctorate
Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban was the first Pacific Island woman MP in New Zealand and has advocated for Pasifika and working-class communities.

New Caledonia’s political talks: no outcome after three days of 'conclave'
New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status.

Oamaru man charged with four counts of assault
A man has been arrested following three violent attacks over a 24-hour-period in the north Otago town of Oamaru.

Kiwirail reveals $500 million spent on axed Cook Strait ferry project
The costs included procurement and design of the replacements, terminals design and consenting, and early construction work.

Tirau crash victim named as 79-year-old Nancy Smith from Hastings
Emergency services responded late on April 10.

Fonterra opens first electrode boiler at Edendale site to reduce emissions
The upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.

Art and Matilda Green sell their family home
The Bachelor alumnus are moving to a lifestyle property in northern Auckland.

‘Removed that barrier’: Change for overseas visitors announced
The Government is removing a barrier to make it easier for overseas visitors to enter the country.

50 firefighters battle blaze at WINZ office as smoke billows over Auckland's Glen Innes
The public is being urged to keep windows and doors closed if they're concerned by the smoke.