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Walkers trace Orpheus’ mythical homeland in Bulgaria’s remote Rhodope hills.

19 Nov 07:09 AM
Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck
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Looking for a hotel in Auckland tonight? Good luck

Hotels hit stratospheric prices as thousands prepare for Metallica takeover in Auckland.

19 Nov 12:28 AM
Kiwi solo traveller speaks out after victim of lewd sex act in Sri Lanka
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Kiwi solo traveller speaks out after victim of lewd sex act in Sri Lanka

The 24-year-old filmed the indecent act before fleeing in her tuk-tuk. Video / @molsgonewild

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18 Nov 11:18 PM
'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling
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'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travelling

The 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.

18 Nov 10:04 PM

Kāhu news - Ngā Take o te Wā

Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series
Kahu

Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series

Each episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.

18 Nov 04:00 PM
Jonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of grief
Kahu

Jonah Lomu died 10 years ago today; his family reveal their memories and decade of grief

Nadene Lomu says the boys still feel Jonah’s presence through photos on their walls.

17 Nov 11:00 PM
'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up'
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'I was not part of any inner circle': Former Deputy Commissioner claims surprise over McSkimming 'cover-up'

Wally Haumaha was beleaguered ex-Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's deputy until 2024.

17 Nov 04:00 PM
Rare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auction
New Zealand

Rare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auction

The kumete whakairo was carved as a peace gift to politician Robert Graham in 1878.

16 Nov 02:00 AM

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