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Market close: Ryman’s resurgence: Shares climb off 13-year low
The NZ sharemarket closed down 28.39 points or 0.23%.

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See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

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Nissan locks in key hybrid and EV models for NZ by 2027
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Audi A5 Avant plug-in hybrid revealed: NZ-bound wagon has 110km EV range
This will be the first (and only) 'A5' for NZ, joining the performance S5.

Classic Porsche 911 reborn as electric restomod with sub-4.0s sprint
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See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land

Hikurangi Enterprises liquidation: Directors cite economic environment, limited resources
The business, founded in Ruatōria, cited limited resources and economic factors.

Apple doubles kura programme to 5000 students, upgrades Maps with iwi place cards
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