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Emergency services work to extinguish boat fire off Coromandel coast
A man has escaped a large fire without injury which saw him abandon his boat.

‘New species could be named in his honour’: Colleagues mourn man killed in bus stop attack
Kyle Whorrall, 33 was studying entomology and may have been out looking for insects when he was attacked.

The secret history of the Anzac biscuit
Culinary historian Allison Reynolds travelled Australia, New Zealand and England, delving into war files and family cookbooks to investigate the origins and stories behind this national icon.

Professors pay tribute to PHD student killed in Auckland bus stop attack
"I would not be surprised at all to see, over the next few years, at least a few new species described and named in Kyle's honour".

Court case against big NZ polluters remains focused after ruling
Iwi leader Mike Smith is hailing the High Court's refusal to expand his "internationally significant" case against big New Zealand polluters to thousands of other companies as a victory.

Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal
It comes after WNO said it would consider making the orchestra part time and cut musicians' pay.

Gymnast great undecided on competing at LA Olympics
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all-time, is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

Rental listings reach highest level in more than a decade
Tenants gain more choice and bargaining power as listings jump 41 per cent year-on-year, says Trade Me.

Urban areas still feeling an economic chill - Westpac report
The agricultural sector will likely carry the economy for a good part of this year, until lower interest rates filter through to boost spending and activity.

NZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including drones
New Zealand also expected to announce increased support for the joint Operation Interflex.

Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five months
Whanau Awhina Plunket a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service five months ago and says progress will "speed up"

Watch: Football fans’ pitch invasion sparks complaint
Sheffield United’s manager has accused stewards of failing to protect his players after on-pitch confrontations with Burnley fans at Turf Moor.

Luxon says NZ stands with Ukraine, no decision on peacekeeping
The prime minister says New Zealand would need to see a ceasefire in Ukraine before deciding whether to take part in peacekeeping arrangements.

'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.

Medicinal cannabis producers veer away from local market for export
New Zealand's medicinal cannabis sector is warning that "onerous" regulations around production are restricting the local sector, while international players flood the market.

Ex-test cricketer set to be released after time served for domestic violence offences
Former Australia test cricketer Michael Slater has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges but is set to be released on time already served.

Super Rugby Pacific: Lessons from the Drua and Moana Pasifika round 10 performances
Analysis - what the two teams can learn from their performances last weekend as they prepare to face-off against each other North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

Te Pati Maori face public hearing over haka in Parliament
The stand-off between Te Pati Maori and Parliament's Privileges Committee is coming to a head with a public hearing.