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Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
Prosecutors claim the firm earned $180k in extra profits by ignoring resource consents.

Duncan Garner: Is Nicola Willis risking pushing NZ back into recession?
Austerity might fix the books, but at what cost to wider society?

Influential gang member returns to NZ for funeral, police arrest him at Auckland airport
Social media posts show the gangster driving flash cars and shopping for designer clothes.

King Kronic out of US jail, clear to return to NZ and $40m property empire
Matthew Wielenga was King Kronic when jailed in the US. Now he's out and bound for NZ.

12 great restaurants to book for Mother’s Day lunch or dinner
Treat Mum to a memorable meal at one of these Auckland eateries.


Millionaire philanthropists selling off chunk of Waiheke Island
Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees.

Four tips from a real estate master: How Sir Bob Jones revolutionised property investment in NZ
His book Jones on Property is still the go-to guide for investors.

Would you like a robot with that test drive? Chery humanoid hits showrooms
Chery is rolling its digital sales assistant out to dealerships this year.
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The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.

How Trump's 'rocky, chaotic, shambolic' second term is already impacting NZ
One expert believes Trump's polices are already undermining NZ's national interests.

Reasons to consider making a commercial property your next investment
The high cost of residential property could open the door to more commercial investment.
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'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
'No-brainer': NZME chair on why she'll step down early; Steven Joyce opens up on board bid
Barbara Chapman: 'Focus of last few months has been on preserving editorial independece'.
Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet
After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.
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Revealed: NZ's most dangerous sport based on ACC claims
Rugby-related injuries cost taxpayers $148 million in 2024.

Kiwi rider dies in ‘devastating’ 11-bike crash in UK
Shane Richardson, 29, died after an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park.

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First Look: This experiential Mt Eden wine shop combines a cafe, wine bar and tasting room
A new venture opening soon with a collection of 1300 bottles from a team of wine experts.

New Zealand skincare brand Raaie lands a major multi-country deal
The active botanical skincare brand is rolling out in 50 Sephora stores from May 13.

Where to eat and drink in Christchurch? Jesse Mulligan has you covered
From sushi to souffle and blue cod tempura, Jesse spotlights the very best of Ōtautahi.
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'Best, safest way': US offers stipend for migrant self-deportation
The US is offering US$1000 to migrants who self-deport using the CBP Home app.

'Love, care and closeness': Pope's popemobile transformed into clinic
Pope Francis donated a popemobile for a children's clinic in Gaza.

Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.
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From Aitutaki to algebra: Teaching maths through culture — now without government help
Educators on why a Pacific-focused maths programme is losing funds, but not support.

NZ Music Month: Music-loving Gen Z/Millennials pick their top Kiwi songs
NZers have always been great songsmiths, something shared across generations.

NZ family’s asthma battle: ‘She’s terrified of getting sick again’
Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
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Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit
'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.

Met Gala 2025: Lorde returns after four-year absence, Rihanna reveals pregnancy
Fashion's biggest names are donning "Superfine" styles for the glitzy gala.

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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition pays tribute to Brad Pitt’s F1 movie
Mercedes-AMG has released a limited run with the livery of a fictional team from the movie

Rolls-Royce Phantom hits 100
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has turned 100 years old, so Rolls-Royce is looking back.

NZ new-vehicle sales April: drifting, but not in a good way
Kiwi market is still in decline, although passenger/SUV models are holding up.
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Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.

'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return
The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.

'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds
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