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Kiwi Daniel Hillier sits four shots back after carding a flawless 67.

18 Oct 06:21 PM
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Shortest reign ever: Postecoglou axed after Chelsea defeat

Postecoglou lasted just 40 days at Forest, the shortest reign in league history.

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18 Oct 05:43 PM
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Rain continues to dampen White Ferns' World Cup hopes

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18 Oct 05:40 PM
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Marcos Ambrose on what it takes to get ahead in US motorsport

18 Oct 04:30 PM
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Rain has final say as first Black Caps v England T20 washed out

18 Oct 09:12 AM
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18 Oct 08:20 AM
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Canterbury book NPC final spot after big win over Hawke's Bay

18 Oct 08:00 AM

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Why NZ fashion’s next chapter could be its brightest yet

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Why Prince William’s quiet influence may have sealed Andrew’s fate

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Jane Birkin inspired a pricey bag, but she was more than an accessory

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Musician David Ward's favourite places in Auckland

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18 Oct 04:00 PM

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The Good Life: Where there is livestock, there is dead stock
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The Good Life: Where there is livestock, there is dead stock

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18 Oct 06:00 PM
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Do your baked seed crackers lose nutrients? What science says about the heat

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18 Oct 06:00 PM
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18 Oct 04:00 AM
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Colonial Injustice: Was the only New Zealander executed for treason a scapegoat?
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Colonial Injustice: Was the only New Zealander executed for treason a scapegoat?

Hamiora Pere's execution has led to far-reaching questions about justice and fairness.

17 Oct 05:00 PM

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18 Oct 05:05 PM
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BYD launches world’s first biofuel super hybrid

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18 Oct 09:05 AM
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18 Oct 05:05 AM
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Reading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yours

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Inside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a night

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16 Oct 10:30 PM

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'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing death
Kahu

'Something was wrong': Grieving widow on husband's fishing death

The coroner said Moeakiola may have survived if he'd been wearing a lifejacket.

17 Oct 04:00 PM
'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years
New Zealand

'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years

Porirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

16 Oct 02:38 AM
Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash
New Zealand

Auckland University makes Treaty of Waitangi paper optional after backlash

About 8000 students took the compulsory Treaty paper this year.

15 Oct 09:16 PM
Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils
Kahu

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils

Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.

14 Oct 06:10 AM

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