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Lorde's $80k bar tab
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Lorde's $80k bar tab

It was the after-party everyone wanted to attend, appropriately held at Everybody's in Auckland's Fort Lane, but for record label Universal Music the private bash with a staggering $80,000 bar tab was a chance to showcase how well they've done this year

Kim Dotcom's annus horribilis
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Kim Dotcom's annus horribilis

His wife is suing him, his lawyers have dumped him, and the court is imposing strict bail conditions limiting his travel. And now troubled internet millionaire Kim Dotcom has found himself kicked off the cloud storage site he founded.

TVNZ's Jim Hickey retires
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TVNZ's Jim Hickey retires

Popular weather presenter Jim Hickey is retiring from his longtime post with One News. The 65-year-old quietly told TVNZ staff this week and an official announcement is expected on air one night next week at the end of the news bulletin.

Ladi6 heads on African journey
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Ladi6 heads on African journey

She lived in Tanzania as a teenager with her parents, volunteers at a centre for street children, and developed a love for making music. Sixteen years later, Ladi6 returned to East Africa with her partner and son to fulfil a lifelong dream.

Akl power cut: 21 responses
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Akl power cut: 21 responses

Yesterday, a massive power cut hit Auckland's leafy eastern suburbs. Many palatial homes and popular cafes are still without power, and police are crediting BMW drivers with taking care on the roads despite no traffic lights.