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NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.

Hundreds of thousands attend the funeral of Pope Francis
Large crowds have viewed the pope's funeral mass, before lining the streets as his coffin was carried to the Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore, the site he chose to be laid to rest.

We need to stop talking about ‘toxic masculinity’ - Expert
Too many boys and men who are already feeling defensive mishear the phrase as a criticism of maleness itself, Australian sociology professor Michael Flood tells RNZ's Saturday Morning.

Hurricanes v Brumbies: Live updates from Super Rugby Pacific round 11
All the action as the Hurricanes take on the Brumbies in Canberra.

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders win fourth straight over hapless Highlanders
Defence paved the way for the Cantabrians, as they tackled their rivals into submission.

In pictures: Thousands throng St Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral
Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis.

How England can overcome French threats in Grand Slam decider
Which aspects of their game do England need to get right to beat France and secure a seventh successive Women's Six Nations title on Saturday?

New-home snagger: 'I've found mouldy sandwiches and bottles of wee'
Finding snags in new-build homes is inevitable according to the National Federation of Builders.

Gangster who ordered acid attacks caught after five-year hunt
Convicted gang boss Philip Waugh told a hitman he wanted one of his enemies to be "cooked" with acid.

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces
It follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.

Pope Francis' coffin carried to his final resting place, huge crowds gather at funeral mass
Large crowds have gathered for the pope's funeral mass, before lining the streets as his coffin was carried to the Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore where he has been laid to rest.

Whanganui stock car driver critically injured after Oceanview Speedway
A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.

Pasifika Super Rugby battle full of excitement and physicality
The 'battle of the Pacific', in the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at the North Harbour Stadium, had all the ingredients expected of any island rugby battle.

Severe thunderstorm alert for Northland Sunday
MetService has added a yellow severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, which was already under a yellow heavy rain watch.

Watch: ‘The best no-try you will ever see’ - Ardie Savea denied after chip and chase
Ardie Savea was denied a try of the season contender in Moana Pasifika’s win over the Fijian Drua.

Crusaders dominate Highlanders in one-sided clash but lose young star
A serious-looking knee injury took some of the shine off the Crusaders’ one-sided victory against the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Man discovers he has bought his own stolen car
Ewan Valentine bought a replacement Honda Civic after his original car was stolen in February.

'I'm voting for the first time after fleeing a dictatorship'
Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden
The limestone rocks are full of ammonites, which experts believe are about 140 million years old.

'We have more in common with America than the rest of Canada'
In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country’s elite - some are even tempted by Trump’s call to join the US.