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All Blacks hold on, end France losing streak to open 2025
A weakened French side put up a serious challenge under the Dunedin roof.

All Blacks hold on for narrow victory against France to open 2025
Scott Robertson's side had three tries disallowed in Dunedin.

Caitlyns Wish claims seventh win in Te Rapa sprint race
The 5-year-old held off her rivals in the Group 1 Turf Bar Sprint on Saturday.
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Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.

Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Labour Party declared “legally dead” by coroner
Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the week in local and international politics.

Teen with anorexia's slow, lonely slide to death - what agencies knew
How can a young person starve alone while on the radar of social and health services?

She thought Lady Gaga bought her art. Then things got strange
How a fake email led to a high-stakes art dispute over a prized painting.

TV shake-up: Sky TV set to lose channels - viewers 'don't like repeats'
A major global deal is coming to an end for Sky. What does that mean for customers?

How does pH-powered makeup work? And is it worth the hype? A beauty editor investigates.
Chameleon beauty products have ushered in a new era of makeup customisation.

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'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural land
A family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.

'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.

Battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposal
After nine years of trying, attempts to create a costings unit ended this week.

NZ company linked to UK money-laundering probe
A UK recovery action against organised crime behind a £50m tax rort reaches New Zealand.

'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.

Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
Doctors told Phil Clark: 'You're about an hour away from losing your thumb or your life.'
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US President frustrated after a chat with the Russian leader about the Ukraine war.

Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle
The Australian actor starred in Australian soaps before finding success in the US.

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Star’s final posts to daughter before death
His daughter Madison, 25, shared a close bond with the Australian actor on Instagram.

'Absolutely insane': Lorde's new album hits number 1 on both sides of globe
Lorde said she was in disbelief at the love fans had shown for Virgin.

Marlee Matlin on Hollywood, healing and stories still untold
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'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station
'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter

Singapore firm partners with iwi, transforming game design with $1m investment
Hidden's immersive games blend history and storytelling, inspired by Māori traditions.
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