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8-year-old boy dies in quicksand in French Polynesia
Three people are dead, two of them children, following two separate fishing incidents in French Polynesia.

Christchurch Hospital construction set to restart after toxic fumes leak
An investigation into the leak has now been completed.

Fallen soldier Rory Malone added to Riverhead's roll of honour
Malone was fatally shot in Afghanistan in 2012.

‘Hard to read that’: Crewmates react to Burling’s Team NZ break-up
The two men who have been alongside Peter Burling in Team NZ’s three consecutive America’s Cup wins have paid tribute after his shock split.

Lulu Sun leads NZ women’s team to historic win over Thailand
The team makes it out of the Asia Oceania stage of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time in over 30 years.

Kiwis make super start to Supercars in Taupo
Matt Payne led from start to finish, while Ryan Wood’s maiden podium gave the home fans plenty to cheer about in the first of Saturday’s two races.

Person in critical condition rescued from Pakuranga apartment block fire
Roughly 24 firefighters are at the scene on Grassways Avenue, and are asking the public to avoid the area.

Person critical condition rescued from Pakuranga apatrment block fire
Roughly 24 firefighters are at the scene on Grassways Avenue, and are asking the public to avoid the area.

Watch: American golfer misses three putts on same hole at Masters
Cameron Young went from sitting on the cut line to missing the weekend at Augusta National after a horror sequence on the 16th green.

Auckland roaming patrol designed to clamp down on dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year, but that was just a snapshot of the real problem.

From central city apartment to countryside container castle
For Brent Hislop and Delia Small, noisy traffic, raging nightlife and street lamps in central Wellington have been replaced by the sound of kiwi calling in the bush and the odd hammering from the prevailing wind.

Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Blues v Moana Pasifika
Follow all the action from Eden Park, Auckland.

Who benefits from the $2 billion of accommodation supplements paid out annually?
Researchers say it could be better to help people buy first homes, rather than helping them pay rent.

Fast moves, big change: Google Cloud on AI enabling business
Bobby Allen of Google Cloud believes AI is transforming business by empowering non-developers to innovate, as mindset becomes key in the tech landscape.

One person in critical condition after fire at Auckland apartment block
The person was rescued from the top floor of a three level apartment building in Pakuranga.

Mountain biker dies on popular Queenstown track
Emergency services were called to the Ben Lomond track about 10.45am to reports a mountain-biker had collapsed.

I had a bad haircut, can I get a refund? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

South Island’s first 110kph highway coming to Canterbury
Coming into effect tomorrow, motorists will be able to save 51 seconds on their travel time between Christchurch and Rolleston.

Mountain biker dies on Queenstown trail
A mountain biker has died on a popular track outside of Queenstown this morning.

Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston clash after Sydney Roosters defeat Brisbane Broncos
Roosters player Spencer Leniu and retired great Johnathan Thurston were seen in a heated conversation at full-time.

Pacific leaders disappointed at global shipping emissions deal
Pacific leaders and allies expressed their disappointment at an agreement to tackle shipping emissions during the International Maritime Organisation by refusing to support it.