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Comvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid.

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After 35 years, The Pogues are returning to NZ
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After 35 years, The Pogues are returning to NZ

Their storied 1988 and 1990 tours became the stuff of folklore in Aotearoa.

10 Nov 12:00 AM
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Three of the best exercises to improve your heart health

Telegraph: Short bursts of intense activity can make a big difference to wellbeing.

10 Nov 12:00 AM
‘We must have justice’: Parents demand answers over Laos poison deaths
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‘We must have justice’: Parents demand answers over Laos poison deaths

Six foreign tourists died after drinking at Vang Vieng’s Nana Backpackers.

09 Nov 11:14 PM
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Country star throws impromptu Ponsonby performance after Jelly Roll no-show

The Auckland bar cut an old guitar off the wall so the US star could serenade patrons.

09 Nov 10:50 PM

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Chris Slane’s cartoon of the week

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A GP’s plea for taking measles seriously: ‘It’s far more than a rash and a fever’
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A GP’s plea for taking measles seriously: ‘It’s far more than a rash and a fever’

Cast your mind back six years for a reminder why NZers need to vaccinate against measles.

09 Nov 05:00 PM
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Lily Allen takes aim at her ex-husband - but is the music any good?
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Lily Allen takes aim at her ex-husband - but is the music any good?

Graham Reid reviews Lily Allen's West End Girl & an impressive debut from Georgia Knight.

09 Nov 05:00 PM
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29 deaths at Pike River sparked workplace safety reforms – why are they now being dismantled?
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29 deaths at Pike River sparked workplace safety reforms – why are they now being dismantled?

How long does it take for collective national grief to decay into casual disregard?

09 Nov 05:00 PM

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Michelin Star Guide to be launched in New Zealand next year
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Michelin Star Guide to be launched in New Zealand next year

Kiwi restaurants to come under Michelin's legendary three-tier Star ratings.

09 Nov 11:05 PM
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Toyota Turbo Trail Land Cruiser: check out this 1980s classic with a modern V6

Has Toyota created the coolest Land Cruiser ever for the SEMA show?

09 Nov 07:40 AM
Honda Super-One for New Zealand: cool almost-a-kei-car confirmed
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Honda Super-One for New Zealand: cool almost-a-kei-car confirmed

Cute-as baby EV features Boost Mode and fake gearchanges.

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Best way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea

From beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered.

08 Nov 06:04 PM
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Holiday for less: Cruises that can save you money

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08 Nov 05:05 PM
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What it's like at Tahiti’s new annual yoga festival

“With everything happening in the world, I feel we need the space."

08 Nov 05:00 PM
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Five Europe spots in-the-know travellers will head next year

Skip Italy and France for these lesser-known 'microstates'.

07 Nov 07:33 PM

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'Defending our tikanga': One of NZ's richest iwi back in court over Akl marina customary rights
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'Defending our tikanga': One of NZ's richest iwi back in court over Akl marina customary rights

The High Court appeal begins today, with two days set aside for hearings.

09 Nov 04:00 PM
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'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seats

The Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.

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Auckland Council's $320m plan to transform Wynyard Point: Park, offices, apartments
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Auckland Council's $320m plan to transform Wynyard Point: Park, offices, apartments

John Fillmore Contracting won the job for earthworks at Wynyard Point, starting in April.

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