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Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida in the past two months - but it doesn't seem to matter, compared to the pull of living by the ocean.

Kayakers rescued after being blown offshore at Whangamata
Volunteers involved in a search and rescue exercise on Saturday were given a taste of the real thing when a group of kayakers got into trouble.

Human foot found on Everest may hold key to one of mountaineering's greatest mysteries
A label stitched onto a woollen sock read "A.C. Irvine", revealing it probably belonged to British climber Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, who disappeared on Everest in 1924.

How to watch Team New Zealand v Britannia in the America’s Cup match
Here’s all you need to know for day one as the Kiwis begin their defence of the Auld Mug in Barcelona.

Watch: Bay of Plenty score in final minute to steal win from Hawke’s Bay
A late try propels Bay of Plenty into NPC semifinals and ends Hawke’s Bay’s season.

Unseasonably cool temperatures in the north, more snow on way in south
The weather deteriorates for the end of school holidays.

Remi Wolf: 'I'm so stoked to return to Laneway'
American alt-pop singer Remi Wolf will headline Auckland's Laneway Festival in January 2025.

How to know when to end a friendship
Not all friendships are built to last forever but when - and how - should you actively end one?

Police officer accused of performing Nazi salute in Melbourne
Police allege a 65-year-old sergeant made the gesture twice this week at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne.

Plaid Cymru MPs call for Israel boycott
Plaid Cymru will debate whether the party should support an economic and cultural boycott of Israel.

Carsley to ditch England experiment but remains attack-minded
Interim boss Lee Carsley will not change his attacking approach when England face Finland on Sunday despite the surprise defeat to Greece.

How does secondary tax work? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

Elephant playground slides fan nostalgia for Taiwanese

New Zealand Will Ease Foreign Investment Laws to Attract Capital

China Allows Local Governments to Use Bonds to Buy Unsold Homes

Widow of carpenter who was sent home before his death in dark about investigation
Leo Lozano had gone to Westport Hospital complaining of stomach pain, and was sent home. He died hours later.

The search for Tom Phillips: cop reveals dangers of searching for fugitive in the bush
Police have been criticised for not reacting sooner to the recent sighting of fugitive Tom Phillips and his kids, but tracking them is not that easy.

North Island amusement park blows out budget by $1.1m
Two-thirds of the blow out was put down to extra staff and the higher wages needed to attract them.

Eden Fest: Auckland festivalgoers demand refunds after main acts pull out, claims of ‘unprofessional’ organisers
Outraged Auckland festivalgoers are demanding refunds from Eden Fest following a spate of headline acts pulling out and claims of "unprofessional" treatment from organisers.

Long delays after Auckland motorway crash
Police are searching for two vehicles that fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's motorway this afternoon.

Will the closed beach walkway on Auckland’s North Shore open for summer?
A section of the Takapuna to Milford walkway has been closed for a year due to a dispute between Auckland Council and a property owner.

Ireland come from behind to win against USA
Watch highlights as Ireland round off their WXV1 campaign with a 26-14 win against the USA.