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Live updates: The funeral of Pope Francis
New Zealand will be represented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Cardinal John Dew, who will stay on to attend the Conclave to elect a new pope.

Police investigate ‘unexplained’ fire at vacant house in Wairoa
The house suffered significant damage during the fire, the cause of which is yet to be established.

Double murderer Nathan Frost sentenced for objectionable material found at time of Taranaki killings
The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.

Australia PM praises diversity in language schools pledge a day after neo-Nazi action
The Australian Prime Minister has pledged $25 million to teach languages other than English to school students, claiming diversity is the country's strength, one day after a neo-Nazi disrupted an Anzac Day service in Melbourne.

Super Rugby live updates: Moana Pasifika v Drua
Follow all the action from North Harbour Stadium, Albany.

Catlins resident calls for beach bylaw changes after car salesmen race, do 'doughnuts'
It comes after a string of instances in which the behaviour of motorists at beaches within the scenic Catlins coastline have sparked the ire of the community, including the district's mayor.

Live: Moana Pasifika host Fijian Drua in ‘Battle of the Pacific’
Follow live coverage of the Super Rugby Pacific round 11 match from North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

'Dark Dad' is a powerful story of trauma and forgiveness
Art historian Mary Kisler delves into the prisoner-of-war ordeal that shaped her father Jack in the new book Dark Dad: War and trauma - a daughter's tale.

Police name man who died in Mamaku crash
He was 51-year-old Paul John Coleman, of Hamilton.

Diver bitten by shark thought to be a great white in Dusky Sound, Fiordland
The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.

Young man arrested for carrying imitation firearm in Auckland
Police were notified on Saturday morning that a young person was carrying a firearm on a bus heading into central Auckland.

Sale second as Ford scores try in win over Sarries
England fly-half George Ford scores his first try for Sale as the Sharks beat Saracens in a fiery match to move up to second in the Premiership.

House fire at vacant Wairoa home under investigation
A house fire in a vacant Wairoa home is not thought to be connected to ongoing gang unrest in the area, but is being investigated, police say.

New Zealand Catholics gather ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
St Anne's Catholic Church in Wellington dedicated its weekly Saturday mass to the late Pontiff.

Watch: Returning ABs star provides a reminder of his quality with damaging run
It took Wallace Sititi just two minutes to remind everyone of his ‘exceptional’ qualities in his first game since November.

Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua: Live updates from Super Rugby Pacific round 11
All the action as Moana Pasifika host the Fijian Drua.

Dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island
The search for Valerie involved more than 1000 volunteer hours and roughly 5000 kilometres travelled.

Donald Trump weighs in as Hall of Famer’s son’s stunning fall dominates NFL draft
Shedeur Sanders was the most recognisable player in the US entering the draft, largely because of his father. His non-selection has shocked college sport.

Ministry of Regulation salaries continue to top average $150K one year on
David Seymour says the salaries at the Regulation Ministry are going down slightly, but Labour's Duncan Webb calls it a 'vanity ministry'.

Mauao King & Queen race: Janet Baird joins at 66, aims for summit
Janet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.

'Deeply loving, wise, and funny': Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has died
"It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia," the family said in a statement.