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Retired Interislander ferry cleared to make final sailing to India
The Aratere was sold to a company that would deliver it to a shipbreaking yard in India, but it has sat in Tasman Bay for months.

Super Rugby power rankings: Highlanders drag the New Zealand flag
Jamie Joseph’s reaction to a moment late in the Highlanders’ loss to the Hurricanes about summed up their season.

'Good news' coming for Moana Pasifika's future, says Winston Peters
Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team.

Budget 2026: A 'team effort' between three very different parties - Willis
The finance minister had company when making the yearly trip to Blue Star printers in Petone to pick up this year's edition.

Watch: The dangerous tackle that led to a four-week suspension for Highlanders prop
The Highlanders player was red-carded in the seventh minute of Saturday's match against the Hurricanes.

‘Very upset’: Auckland’s K Road faces losing a ‘local institution’
The post shop at Lamb’s Pharmacy is set to close in June, part of a series of cuts by NZ Post to services at 142 urban retail partner stores across New Zealand.

One person in a serious condition, major road closed after motorcycle and car collide in East Auckland
The crash has closed Pakuranga Rd between Hutchinsons Rd and Botany Rd on Tuesday afternoon.

Ngapuhi, Ngati Rehia celebrate return of Kororipo Pa
The historic site in Kerikeri will now be under the stewardship of Ngati Rehia for the benefit of all Ngapuhi.

Councillors agree to an extra $15m for Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The funds still depend on the government and the Anglican Church contributing the same amount.

Key All White allowed to delay arrival in World Cup camp despite injury concern
Ben Old has stayed in France to play for AS Saint-Étienne in their home-and-away promotion playoff – but has to prove his fitness first.

Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins dies, age 95
For two years a young Sonny Rollins practiced in solitude on a windswept New York bridge, setting him on the path to become one of the giants of jazz.

Teenager arrested after three police vehicles rammed during stolen car incident in Canterbury
A stolen car incident across Canterbury ended with three police vehicles rammed, a highway bridge closed, and a teenager in custody.

Cleaning the chakras of Ecuador's cats and dogs

'Pretty hard to not cry': Families mark Memorial Day with tribute to honor fallen soldiers

Netanyahu says Israel is 'at war with Hezbollah'

Rubio to meet counterparts from India, Japan and Australia

Solis Minerals locks in June drilling start at Brazil lithium targets

One-third of students not registered for school in Kiryat Shmona, mayor warns

Road closed after serious crash between car and motorcycle in Auckland's Howick
Police said initial indications there were serious injuries.

All Blacks star ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby
The Crusaders’ title defence has been dealt a hammer blow.

New York Knicks end 27-year wait to return to the NBA Finals
The Knicks completed a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals with a dominant 130-93 victory.

Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged homes not undervalued, Ombudsman finds
The Hawke's Bay property owners felt they were not compensated for trauma or financial losses, as well as costs including rents, mortgage payments and consent costs.

Rural petrol station in Manawatu hit three times in same night by thieves
A rural petrol station owner says it was hit three times in same night by fuel thieves, taking about $3000 worth of fuel.

Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.