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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
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'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?
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Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
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'One of the great games': Former Warrior and Queenslander's Origin prediction
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Why your Lego collection could boost your investment portfolio
Collecting things like Lego, whiskey and fashion could be financially beneficial.

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Costly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters lease
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'Best chance': Rogerson's commits to Black Knights amid World Cup dreams
The club have also secured the services of a goalkeeper for the 25/26 A-League campaign.

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'One of the great games': Former Warrior and Queenslander's Origin prediction
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'Magic mix': NZ Youth Choir's stunning win at European competition
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'Deeply saddened': Children’s theatre pioneer dies at 61 after cancer battle
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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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Solar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky
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Sponsored: Get your kids involved in your reno
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Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply
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