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The American mezzo-soprano has been described as one of the greats of her generation.

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Thailand's largest region is also it's least discovered by tourists.

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12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots
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12 hours in Auckland: A local’s guide to the Tāmaki Makaurau's best spots

Swim at Herne Bay before coffee and scones at Elyse’s Honey Sundays café.

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$10,000 relocation and instant job: Why we made the right choice leaving NZ

The Auckland family cleared their student loans within six months of moving to Queensland.

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‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazer
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‘A huge honour’: Rotorua Dux award inspired by Māori trailblazer

Trophy honouring scholar Mākereti Papakura won by student who aims to make a difference.

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'Enough of this hostility': Lady Tureiti Moxon takes issues with Government to UN

Prominent advocate says Māori people are standing up to say 'enough'.

20 Nov 04:00 PM
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Rangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action series

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

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

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