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The body was likely to be that of a fisherman that went missing in the Manawatū River in Palmerston North six weeks ago.

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Wallabies score two quick second-half tries to put them in line for another win over the world champs in Brisbane.

Defending champs eventually see off spirited challenge from Taniwha in Whangārei.

Work to refloat the three dolphins had been ongoing all day. The two surviving dolphins made it out to open water, DOC said.

William Willis, who is yet to be charged for breaching lockdown rules, also faces a fine for alleged low-level drink-driving.

A machine operator drove into an overhead power cable sparking a fire at the industrial wharf.

The Ministry of Health announced the latest daily numbers in a press release on Saturday, as Auckland hopes to be lowered to level 3 next week.

The winless hosts take on the defending champions at Whangarei's Semenoff Stadium.

One ferry has problems with its gearbox, another is going to Sydney to be serviced.

The family will be considered for emergency spots in MIQ.

Bonus-point win over Otago means the Volcanix are set to stay in women's provincial rugby's top tier in 2022.

Stephen Perofeta's 22-point haul sees the Bulls extend their lead at the top of the Championship division after picking off a second Premiership scalp.

The Duchess of Cambridge visited an RAF base to speak to those who had worked on the evacuation mission from Afghanistan.

Police are urging the public to "stay the course" as crowds are spotted at beaches across the region, days out from a potential easing of alert level restrictions.

Police were tipped off on Friday about two people breaching the southern border checkpoints and staying in Taupo.

On the eve of his father’s death, Prince Charles says they were trying to organise a party for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday.

Nelson College are the kings of upper South Island secondary school rugby after a try in the final minutes saw them beat Christ's College.

Mother nature is sending a strong signal for coastal communities such as Raglan to rethink life by the beach.