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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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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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Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet
Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.
'Not normal': Bare-bottom Lotto skier tops ad complaints; RNZ ratings woes - ex-news boss called in for review
Tears as Stuff editor leaves; big ad account switches agencies; who will buy iconic mags?
'Look mom, I made it to Times Square!': How Kiwi brand-tracking company celebrated a major milestone
The co-founders reveal the software start-up's global growth figures.
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'There's some niggle': Mystics coach's warning amid rising injury toll
Rob Wright told Inside Netball bodily contact is going too far.

‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best
How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.

'Never even dreamed': Swiatek surprised by Wimbledon success
The Polish player, more known for clay, has only dropped one set at Wimbledon this year.
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EU unveils rules for powerful AI systems
EU code helps firms follow its AI Act that includes copyright protections for creators.

Israeli official: Some of Iran’s enriched uranium survived
New York Times: An expert says Iran's programme is now 'going dark' and being dispersed.

UK, France agree on new migrant return scheme amid Channel crisis
Paris and London will trial returning migrants who arrive via small boats.
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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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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.

Weekend wine guide: Cyclone Gabrielle’s lasting impact on Hawke’s Bay 2023 chardonnays
These 2023 chardonnays stood out for their quality and/or volume.
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Lifestyle & Entertainment

Why this Birkin bag became a $16.6m fashion icon
The first Birkin bag has sold to a Japanese buyer at a Paris auction.

‘Are you having a laugh?’: Boss’ text to former employee goes viral
The text exchange happened just days after the employee had been fired.

Return of our Lorde: Singer announces two Kiwi tour dates for 2026
Cryptic posters across Melbourne and Sydney have teased the Australasian tour.
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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.