A miracle story of survival for a Whangamatā fisherman, the mystery behind Tokyo's fiery runway plane crash deepens, and one important to-do list item.
1 Fisherman survives nearly 24 hours in water near Whangamatā
On Wednesday, three people were on a boat off the Bay of Plenty coast when they noticed an unusual reflection on the water.
They decided to investigate and discovered fisherman Will Fransen in the water desperately trying to get their attention using the reflection of the sun on his watch.
Fransen, who was trapped in the water, had spent nearly 24 hours there, after he fell overboard during a solo fishing trip near Whangamatā.
He spoke to 1News about his terrifying ordeal at sea.
2 Plane wasn't cleared for take-off in fiery runway crash
Investigations are continuing into the horrific collision between two planes at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday night.
Authorities have released a transcript of communication between traffic control and the planes, which showed that only the larger plane was given permission to use the runway.
3 Jacinda Ardern to marry Clarke Gayford this month - reports
Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will marry long-term fiancé Clarke Gayford in a ceremony this month, according to media reports.
Ardern, 43, and Gayford, 47, have refused to confirm the news officially.
4 Sport analysis: Why Barrett probably isn't a threat to McKenzie at 10 this year
Incoming All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is likely to back McKenzie at first-five rather than the returning Barrett, writes Patrick McKendry
5 Man found dead on Christchurch street, homicide probe underway
A homicide investigation is underway in a Christchurch suburb after a local man was found dead early this morning. Police confirmed an "unusual noise" was what made informants call authorities about the incident.
ONE IMPORTANT TO-DO LIST THIS SUMMER
National Civil Defence authorities are urging Kiwis to use the summer break to help prepare for an emergency.
NEMA director John Price told 1News that while "every time's a good time for thinking about emergencies," summer provides the perfect opportunity to "slow things down a little bit and have time to think".
ONE GREAT START TO THE YEAR FOR ONE ORCA
The year has got off to a great start for a marine biologist, who has spotted an orca in Tutukaka in Northland that she had rescued a decade ago.
Ingrid Visser helped to free Diane after she was entangled in fishing lines in 2014. She said it was amazing to see the whale doing well 10 years on.
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