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Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status
The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.

30 Under 30 - the young New Zealanders shaping our future
From advocacy and arts to science and sport, meet our most promising young NZers.

Revealed: The four people charged with reviewing every Treaty clause
Four-person panel, led by an ex-Waitangi Tribunal member, will review every Treaty clause.

NZ filmmakers take their short film to Tribeca, and meet Robert de Niro along the way
Short film Womb debuted in New York, before its NZ International Film Festival premiere.

Rates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for Kiwis
The Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.

At a Korean restaurant in an Auckland city hotel, Jesse Mulligan has questions
Like, why did an ice cream company even get into hotels?

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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.

'We don't know': Ministry can't show NZ's $81m problem gambling strategy works
Minister for Mental Health - 'not good enough' there's no proof $81m is well spent.

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?

200 dodgy visas granted for businesses linked to Vietnamese cannabis houses
Investigation revealed how Vietnamese crime groups exploited hundreds of migrant workers.

'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.

Businessman loses $11.5k in bank transfer error, wages five-year legal battle to ID recipient
The wrongful recipient claimed she thought the money was 'inheritance'.
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Covid hearings highlight why NZ isn't fully united - and why that's a good thing
Covid-19 is back in the headlines as the Royal Commission continues its inquiry.

Founders of sexual wellness brand Girls Get Off on creating a buzz
The brand has made headlines after struggling to get banks and insurers on board.

Neighbours battling golden Buddhist statue invited to enjoy 'Garden of Peace'
Trust behind 16m statue says tells neighbours they are 'seedlings of peace'.
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'Not normal': Bare-bottom Lotto skier tops ad complaints; RNZ ratings woes - ex-news boss called in
Tears as Stuff editor leaves; big ad account switches agencies; who will buy iconic mags?
Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ
OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.
Market close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer sale
The NZ sharemarket was steady, while the Nasdaq hit another record high in the US.
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Foote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZ
One of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.

'Angel riding with us': Teen jockey remembered for selfess act just before tragic death
Ngakau Hailey is being praised for his quick thinking to help an injured rider.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test
Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.
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What a British surgeon saw in Gaza: ‘They’re prepared to die for a bagful of rice’
New York Times: On average, she treated 10 patients a day on her last trip to Gaza.

Cycle rickshaws banned to tackle overtourism in Florence
Pedicabs and golf carts full of tourists are overwhelming the Unesco-listed historic city.

Leaked audio: Trump says he told Putin he would ‘bomb the s*** out of Moscow’
The US President told a private gathering of fundraisers that Putin ‘believed me 100%’.
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Date night: Try these date and beef stuffed onions for a sweet and savoury hit
Make these sweet and savoury stuffed onions for a impressive winter meal.

Beauty Insider: Breast cancer battle leads cosmetic medicine expert to sell the Face Place
Plus, a first-of-its-kind Reformer Pilates studio opens in Auckland, and more beauty news.

Acclaimed NZ artist Judy Darragh to unveil 11m sculpture at Auckland hotel
'I'm not afraid of colour,' says Judy Darragh as she prepares for Sudima Hotel unveiling.
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Does junk food cause teenage acne?
Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne.

The Bigger Picture: End of the rainbow
July 10 marks the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior.

Meet New Zealand's new reading ambassador
Author Kate De Goldi has been preparing for her new role for years.
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The six signs you have a food addiction (and what to do about it)
Telegraph: When does a penchant for sweet treats become something more serious?

'Hate him': Paul Simon's daughter chastises Richard Gere, hopes her dead pets will haunt him
Lulu Simon says Richard Gere will demolish her childhood home after promising not to.

Stay or leave? The most surprising Mafs couple switch-ups of 2025
Which Mafs Australia couples stood the test of time?
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'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water use
The partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.

'Dying needlessly': Iwi monitors call for action on low cancer screening rates
'People don’t have to die from diseases like that if they’re caught early enough.'

Wellington Opera brings historic tale of Rotorua soldier to life
The opera 'Mate Ururoa' tells Captain Roger Dansey's true story.
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Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky
They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing.

Get your kids involved in your reno
Home renovation projects inevitably involve and impact the whole family.

Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply
Fully stocked warehouse enables businesses to create with confidence.