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Society Insider: Have Harts expanded yacht fleet, and who was British lord living anon in NZ?
Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman.

Does junk food cause teenage acne?
Highly processed “junk” food may influence the development and severity of acne.

Plot twist: Taxpayer-backed Jacinda Ardern movie scrapped
Film had been earmarked for $800,000 in public money but was not backed by the former PM.

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.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD
Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

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

Herald in-depth

'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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'Skyrocketing levels of Jew hatred': Why NZ is not immune to rising antisemitism concerns
A Melbourne synagogue was set alight in an alleged antisemitic attack.

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.
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'Challenging conditions': Luxury retail giant DFS closing Kiwi stores
Duty Free Shoppers is exiting the Oceania market after 30 years.
Market close: 'Green shoots' for Ryman – positive reaction to earnings outlook
Rural services group PGG Wrightson rose 14c or 6.9% to $2.17.
Push Gummies halts sales amid creatine content controversy
A British fitness influencer has questioned the level of creatine in the product.
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O’Connor returns as Wallabies prepare for British and Irish Lions
The first test against the Lions is set for July 19 in Brisbane.

Aussie sporting first in racial abuse arrest
Basketball Australia and Victoria Police made the first-ever such arrest in Australia.

The story so far: Tafa set to begin new chapter in UFC career
'I never knew this could be a possibility. So, now I want to take full advantage of it.'
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill six, including five at school shelter
Al-Awda Hospital in central Gaza received casualties after firing near an aid point.

‘Honour’ murder: Father kills daughter over TikTok account
The family tried to portray the murder as a suicide in Rawalpindi.

Rising tension: Drone strikes kill two in Russia, multiple injuries reported
Two people were killed in drone attacks in the Lipetsk and Tula regions.
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Keen to try out makeup for men? One expert shares the three products you need in your starter kit
One reader writes in with a hot question on the best way to wear natural makeup as a man.

The future of the Met Gala after Anna Wintour
What would it look like? The Bal d’Été in Paris offered one example.

Viva shopping guide: Winter fashion calls for jewel tones and precious stones
This sparkling collection of jewellery, clothing and makeup considers all things shiny.
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Tami Neilson’s Neon Cowgirl reviewed – her time to shine
Neil Finn steps into Willie Nelson’s boots for duet on new album.

NZ-made killer doll sequel another scary merry dance
M3GAN 2.0 heads into Mission: Impossible territory.

Death becomes him: Crime writer Michael Connelly’s long exploration of LA continues
With the streaming premiere of Ballard, Micheal Connelly shows no signs of slowing down.
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Macca's confirms rumour of fan favourite's return after eagle-eyed Kiwis spot error
Eyebrows were raised when the McRib began showing up on kiosks in-store.

'It's not about being powerless': Experts explain submissive kink amid Sabrina Carpenter backlash
Warning: This article discusses sexual themes and is suitable for adults only.

I’m a longevity doctor. These are my daily habits to stay young
Telegraph: Dr Mohammed Enayat starts every day barefoot in the garden.
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Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection
Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

'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.'
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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.