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'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope Francis

Lionel Messi, King Charles, the two Chrises and more share poignant messages for the Pope.

'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis

'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'

'Political interference': Concerns over RBNZ's capital rules review

Conflict zone: NZ's independent central bank and the Finance Minister's agenda.

Whatever it takes: Warriors half Chanel Harris-Tavita on switch to hooker

Chanel Harris-Tavita joined The Big League Podcast to review the Broncos victory.

Watch: Bus stop homicide - police seek black SUV; victim named by colleagues

Fellow students and former colleagues have paid tribute to Kyle Whorrall.

Bus stop homicide: Victim was US entomology student; police to hold stand-up

He may have been out looking for insects on the night he died.

Tauranga man’s frustration as Air NZ fares soar

Scott Koster criticises Air NZ for unveiling uniforms amid high airfares.

Michael Burgess: Forget the maths - Auckland FC have sealed their first trophy

Auckland FC could hoist the Premiers Plate in Auckland on Sunday.

First look: Inside Foodstuffs NI's biggest new supermarket – $73m New World Pt Chevalier

'Our biggest new store opening since the February opening of Pak'nSave Highland Park.'

'Don’t make the mistake I made': Uninsured family lose everything to fire

Chirag Shah says he didn't realise insurance payments had lapsed until after the blaze.

'Potentially criminal': Suspicious person posed as cyclone damage surveyor – Akl resident

The visitor claimed to be from Auckland Council but had no official ID.

Watch: 'Messed with the wrong reporter' – broadcaster takes to social media after car sideswiped

The culprit left a note with a phone number but didn't provide any insurance details.

Four injured as car crashes down bank into walkway in East Auckland

One person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in moderate condition.

Weather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island.

Talent agency supporting Māori and Pasifika failed to pay model, then fired her

Ernestina Bonsu-Maru kept the money from one commission instead of paying her models.

Police searching for two assailants in fatal Auckland bus stop attack

Police are seeking CCTV and dashcam footage from the street on Saturday night.

'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still needed

Cyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.

On The Up: Inside award-winning Te Taumata o Kupe Nuku, Pt Chevalier

The building aims to revitalise mātauranga Māori, particularly legendary navigator Kupe.