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‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt
John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'

Claim councillor told another to '**** off' after 'true history' clash
The councillor says he did not say the words – but his meaning was correctly inferred.

How one woman’s dedication gave dads their special day
Father’s Day became a US national holiday in 1972, six years before Dodd died.

'Prince of dragons': Ancient T-rex ancestor discovered
Scientists have filled a gap in knowledge between older tyrannosaurs and T-Rex.

Better than Barcelona: Best spots to visit for an authentic taste of Spain
The real gems of Catalonia can be found beyond its crowded capital.

Former Friends star now an energy healer, 30 years after iconic role
Jane Sibbett played Carol, Ross’ first wife, in the hit sitcom.

How to stop being so hard on yourself
New York Times: Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better.

The silhouette in the window: Fatal house fire mystery solved 50 years on
Firefighters have pondered the fate of Fay Milne for five decades. Then an email landed.

Pilot's remains to be buried 81 years after WWII crash recovery
Kelly was 21 when his plane was shot down in 1944 near New Guinea.

Homeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedge
Owner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.

How to see Scotland in a day
If you only have one day to explore Scotland, here’s how to see the most.

'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules
Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.

Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?

Eyes on the chapel: Black smoke again as conclave fails to elect new pope
Cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope have begun a second day of voting inside.

Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.

'We have to comply': Landlord gives dozens of pensioners 90-day notice to vacate village
'We couldn't tell them what was happening, because we didn't know ourselves.'

It was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a call
The formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.

'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.

Oxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degree
Her family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.

Netball archive uncovers rich history
How a storage locker is reshaping New Zealand's netball history.