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Overseas buyer took a virtual tour of the Queenstown estate in between meetings.

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The 16 charts that define the All Blacks 2025 season

How the All Blacks really performed in 2025, beyond the win-loss column.

‘When it’s right’: Black Caps coy on Jamieson SOS amid injury crisis

The 30-year-old could come to New Zealand’s aid for next week’s final West Indies test.

Under pressure: Inside the unhappy All Blacks camp and NZ Rugby’s big call

Feedback on the All Blacks environment points to widespread concerns and frustrations.

Champion sprinter’s draw may not be an ace up his sleeve

New Zealand-bred Ka Ying Rising could start a $1.10 favourite at Sha Tin on Sunday.

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Afternoon quiz: What was the first name of Winston Churchill's wife?

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The Elephant: Merit v inclusion – the great DEI hiring debate

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Weekend weather outlook with Heather Keats: Noticeably cooler weather for the South

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'$562,000 per minute': Trophy home sells for over $11m after 20-minute Facetime call

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Kiwi YouTube stars off to Australia after selling their dream home

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Duncan Garner: I’ve seen enough, ban e-scooters before someone you know dies

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Til death do we part gets a clever rethink in afterlife romcom Eternity

Twisting tale is loaded with laughs and never predictable.

Rocker Jimmy Barnes and wife Jane deliver seasonal dishes with a nod to Southeast Asia

Jane and Jimmy Barnes share four recipes fit for easy summer feasts.

Literary adventures: The derring-do of author Simon Winchester

Polymath author & adventurer Simon Winchester on his ‘grasshopper mind’ and latest craze.

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A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Helping locals this Christmas

Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

Mortgage-free in six short years

How one Kiwi couple hit freedom fast – without missing life’s fun.