I'll discuss backlash with foreign press: Catton
Author says she'll discuss "inflammatory, vicious and patronising things that have been broadcast and published in NZ this week" in future interviews with foreign media…
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If you're struggling to adapt to this month's warmer than normal temperatures, get used to it: the balmy weather is set to roll on beyond the end of summer.
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Chinese buy two Auckland islands
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Masked couple may face charges
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Turei: It's a vote of confidence in me
Russel Norman's resignation as Green Party co-leader hailed by Metiria Turei as a vote of confidence in her leadership, the caucus and the party.
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Catton's father takes on Plunket
Author's father blasts Sean Plunket for branding her an "ungrateful hua" as Catton herself tweets written interviews are nearly always edited.
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Air NZ revives $29 Night Rider flights
From February 20 the airline will run Night Rider services between Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch for a month.
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