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Grace Millane was murdered days after arriving in Auckland on her OE.

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Grace Millane murder: Accused appears in court

10 Dec, 2018 11:25am

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Vigils being planned for slain British backpacker

10 Dec, 2018 12:09pm
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Coach responds to Shaun Johnson's barb

10 Dec, 2018 11:37am
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Fellow backpacker tells of Grace Millane's Sth Island plans

10 Dec, 2018 10:25am
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115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first time

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Two men sentenced to life in prison for teen's murder

10 Dec, 2018 1:26pm
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Meghan Markle's father releases details of her first wedding

10 Dec, 2018 8:35am
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Mel B spills on relationship with Posh

10 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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The death of British backpacker Grace Millane, pictured, has seen an outpouring of not only grief but also anger from members of the public. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Lesley Elliott: Grace Millane's killing brings back the horrific memories

10 Dec, 2018 8:22am
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Lesley Elliott knows the heartache the family of Grace Millane must be experiencing.

Tyson Fury after his controversial world title fight against Deontay Wilder. Photo / Getty

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Heartbreaking secret Tyson Fury's wife kept from him

10 Dec, 2018 10:06am
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Only hours before the troubled British boxer's comeback fight, tragedy struck.

ENTERTAINMENT

Xmas gift that caused Breakfast host to storm off

10 Dec, 2018 11:35am
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Daniel Faitaua was in disbelief over a gift from the show's reporters.

Jared Kushner and Mohammed bin Salman have forged a close relationship that has survived the turmoil in the aftermath of the death of Jamal Khashoggi, according to White House insiders. Photo / Getty

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Kushner 'maintained private contacts with Crown Prince after Khashoggi murder'

10 Dec, 2018 12:20pm
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Jared Kushner reportedly offered advice on how "how to weather the storm" after murder.

Housing minister Phil Twyford was grilled on Q&A last night. Photo/TVNZ.

BUSINESS

Heat on Twyford to reveal why KiwiBuild boss went

10 Dec, 2018 7:25am
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The KiwiBuild chief executive was grilled on TVNZ's Q+A last night.

Jolandi le Roux fell to her death while celebrating her birthday with her husband, Andrew. Photo / Facebook

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Newlywed's dreadful death taking photo

10 Dec, 2018 11:38am
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A memorable photo turned into a tragic death after a woman plunged 100m off a cliff.

BUSINESS

Google employee found dead inside NYC headquarters

10 Dec, 2018 10:32am
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NEW ZEALAND

Two critical after two separate Matamata crashes

10 Dec, 2018 12:45pm
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Grace Millane, 22, was last heard from December 1, 2018. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Unbearable' end to search for Grace: Focus shifts to red car

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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A red Toyota Corolla hatchback is now the focus of the Grace Millane murder inquiry.

A chef has pleaded with customers in the UK to stop eating what he refers to as the

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Why UK restaurants are being asked to ban avocados

10 Dec, 2018 9:29am
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Despite their popularity, chefs are pleading with fellow restaurateurs to ban avocados.

Barend Britz was murdered at the popular Perpignan bar he owned. Photo / Twitter

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Former rugby 'legend' beaten to death in French bar

10 Dec, 2018 9:10am
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Former second rower intervened when a man starting wreaking havoc to popular nightspot.

A building on Caroline Rd in Hastings has partially collapsed. Photo Warren Buckland

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Partial collapse of Hastings warehouse

10 Dec, 2018 12:42pm
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Engineers assessing partially collapsed warehouse

Andy Serkis channels Gollum and Theresa May at once. Photo / YouTube

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Gollum returns for insane Brexit takedown

10 Dec, 2018 12:49pm
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Andy Serkis gave Theresa May the Gollum treatment for a bonkers video

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New Zealander of the Year 2018: People's Choice Award

8 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Who gets your vote as New Zealander of the Year?

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Help for Kiwis who don't have access to 'bank of mum and dad'

10 Dec, 2018 10:30am
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BNZ to launch shared ownership for first-home buyers.

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Former supermarket worker making millions from his hobby

10 Dec, 2018 11:24am
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He plays games - and rakes it in.

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Nissan GT-R50 is the ultimate $1.4m limited-run Godzilla

10 Dec, 2018 11:45am
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'Ruined my life': NZ woman on being called Kiwi by Aussie boss

9 Dec, 2018 10:14am

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The list of shame: Allegedly murdered in NZ

10 Dec, 2018 12:57pm
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Robbed BP staff 'quite shaken'

10 Dec, 2018 11:28am
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Two critical after two separate Matamata crashes

10 Dec, 2018 12:45pm
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Partial collapse of Hastings warehouse

10 Dec, 2018 12:42pm
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Odd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkey

10 Dec, 2018 12:27pm
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Vigils being planned for slain British backpacker

10 Dec, 2018 12:09pm
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Steph Aston wants a factitious disorder diagnosis removed from her medical file and for her care to be transferred to a different DHB. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'I am so sick that I am fighting for my life'

9 Dec, 2018 6:11pm

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Radio producer, Carolyn Leaney and husband, Newstalk ZB host Leighton Smith, who has retired after 35 years on air. Photo / Michael Craig

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Being Leighton: Departing radio talk star on love, luck and not looking back

Radio star Leighton Smith on signing off, luck, love and his unfashionable opinions.

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Huawei: What you need to know about the Chinese giant

A Q&A about the company embroiled in the CFO arrest and Spark ban.

St Kentigern College has been excluded from next year's Auckland 1A First XV competition. Photo / Getty

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Poaching scandal: Elite school kicked out of rugby comp

Exclusive: Auckland schools refuse to play St Kentigern over 'brazen' recruitment.

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Parnell Terraces, which have been under repair and at the centre of a dispute.

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Corbel creditors owed more than $5m - liquidator's report

10 Dec, 2018 11:53am

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115,000 Kiwis to get tax bill for first time

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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John Key concerned at potential Air NZ strike action

10 Dec, 2018 10:02am
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10 Dec, 2018 11:17am
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10 Dec, 2018 10:14am
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Govt targets late payers with law change

10 Dec, 2018 11:20am
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My Food Bag hits new milestone, 'working toward IPO'

10 Dec, 2018 8:18am
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Heat-and-eat meals are next on the agenda for My Food Bag.

More than half of over 60 year olds think they need to save more for retirement. Photo/John Borren.

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Kiwis unsure how much to save for retirement

10 Dec, 2018 7:43am
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Kiwis think they need to save more for retirement but don't know how much.

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'Passion' planting helps water clear

7 Dec, 2018 12:04pm
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"Bullies made bomb noises"

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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NZ's great food opportunity

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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China voted birthplace of tea

7 Dec, 2018 12:00am
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Brexit sees UK push into China

30 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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27 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Laser could zap prostate cancer

24 Nov, 2018 12:00am
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Wet wipes change sought

23 Nov, 2018 12:05am
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Where buses act as "air purifiers"

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How to save money on meat - without eating less

10 Dec, 2018 7:22am
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Though it wouldn't hurt, you don't have to become a weekday vegetarian to save on meat.

Kiwibuild houses under construction. Photo / File

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Hosking: This policy was conceived bad, born bad, and is bad

10 Dec, 2018 6:03am
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Comment: Phil Twyford surely must by now be having reservations, if not nightmares.

From left, Rodrigo Duterte, Theresa May, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron and Jacinda Ardern. Photos / AP, Pool

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Soper: World order becomes world of disorder

10 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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COMMENT: The rise of the oddballs has all happened within the past couple of years.

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Odd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkey

10 Dec, 2018 12:27pm

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Kushner 'maintained private contacts with Crown Prince after Khashoggi murder'

10 Dec, 2018 12:20pm
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Jared Kushner reportedly offered advice on how "how to weather the storm" after murder.

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Newlywed's dreadful death taking photo

10 Dec, 2018 11:38am
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A memorable photo turned into a tragic death after a woman plunged 100m off a cliff.

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World's oldest albatross, 68, lays another egg

10 Dec, 2018 11:10am
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Wisdom was first discovered in 1956. 62 years later she's still laying eggs.

White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner, left and Ivanka Trump, right, the daughter and assistant to US President Donald Trump. Photo / AP file

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The Russian outreach to Trump's campaign

10 Dec, 2018 9:36am
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Russians interacted with at least 14 Trump associates during the campaign and transition.

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10 Dec, 2018 11:30am
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10 Dec, 2018 10:45am
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10 Dec, 2018 10:30am
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'News to me': Kearney responds to Johnson's barb

10 Dec, 2018 11:37am

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Heartbreaking secret Tyson Fury's wife kept from him

10 Dec, 2018 10:06am
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Only hours before the troubled British boxer's comeback fight, tragedy struck.

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All Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town Sevens

10 Dec, 2018 6:50am
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10 Dec, 2018 12:37pm
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All Blacks dominate top 50 list, snubbed for top spot

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Chris Rattue: Why Jamie Joseph should be the new ABs coach

9 Dec, 2018 6:57pm
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Chris Rattue: And my winner is (drum roll) Jamie Joseph, as the next All Blacks coach.

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Former rugby 'legend' beaten to death in French bar

10 Dec, 2018 9:10am
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Former second rower intervened when a man starting wreaking havoc to popular nightspot.

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Focus: Body found in Grace Millane search

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Guy Williams getting new TV show

10 Dec, 2018 12:00pm

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Meryl Streep to become grandmother for first time

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Gollum returns for insane Brexit takedown

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Mel B spills on relationship with Posh

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Aquaman star Jason Momoa slammed: 'Not remotely OK'

7 Dec, 2018 4:49pm
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A story by Aquaman actress Amber Heard about her co-star has ignited fierce debate.

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Jackson's latest film Mortal Engines lacking 'direction' say critics

7 Dec, 2018 9:51am
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Sir Peter Jackson's blockbuster is not receiving the shining reviews that it was meant to.

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Xmas gift that caused Breakfast host to storm off

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Daniel Faitaua was in disbelief over a gift from the show's reporters.

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The biggest star to emerge from the show is one of the models, Gracie Lambert.

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Kiwi film-makers in Oscar race

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LA-based Kiwi producer Fleur Saville and her partner have an Oscar in their sights.

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Kanoa Lloyd and Jesse Mulligan rewrite the 1944 classic to make more sense in 2018.

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No-stir oven baked chicken risotto

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Miss Crabb announces imminent closure after 15 years in fashion

Beloved NZ fashion label Miss Crabb is winding down after 15 years in business.

The Victoria's Secret fashion show is too boring to even argue about

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Women, fast cars and helicopter gunships shouldn't mix with alcohol, Mr Bond

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The map that should terrify chocolate lovers

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Boy raises money to buy headstone for best friend after cancer battle

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Matcha and alkalising greens smoothie

This green smoothie helps to alkalise the body, which many of us need this time of year.

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Try your hand at a traditional Christmas pudding or a decadent tiramisu.

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Go a bit modern this Christmas with a raw salmon starter, slow-cooked lamb, and ice cream.

Asparagus, fried tofu and cashew mint sauce

A seasonal treasure, the asparagus. Treat your palate, and your health.

Coconut fish and parmesan chips

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Chipotle and plum glaze for your Christmas ham

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Festive sweet treats: Christmas snowballs

These lovely buttery cookies, with their tangy cherry filling, will vanish very quickly.

Egg, bacon and tomato wrap

This protein-packed wrap makes a wonderful breakfast, lunch, or anytime.

Christmas chocolate roulade

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Frozen lemon cheesecake

This tart cheesecake is incredibly easy to make and will be a hit with the whole family.

Slow-cooked Morrocan turkey

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9 Dec, 2018 1:27pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Odd insurance claims: Rogue bat and sunnies-eating monkey

10 Dec, 2018 12:27pm
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The list shows how travellers can end up in all sorts of unexpected situations.

TRAVEL

Three for the kids: Hong Kong

10 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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The attractions for the young are many and varied, writes Eli Orzessek.

Europe city hop: How does the train stack up against a train in terms of cost, speed and comfort?

TRAVEL

Europe, Train vs Plane: Pitting the Eurostar against a budget carrier

10 Dec, 2018 9:28am
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Travellers on Europe's budget airlines migh not be bagging the bargain they thought.

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Jon Macdonald (pictured) became Trade Me's second chief executive a decade ago following the departure of founder Sam Morgan. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Trade Me boss delays departure amid bidding war

10 Dec, 2018 10:14am

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More than 11,000 Kiwi drone owners have registered via Airways' Airshare.co.nz site - but the actual number of owners is likely to be much higher. Photo / 123RF.

BUSINESS

Whenuapai Air Force base warns locals after drone near-misses

10 Dec, 2018 10:00am
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Plus: those much-ignored drone rules.

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NEW ZEALAND

New wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoon

10 Dec, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Scientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.

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