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Sinner takes third set to lead Wimbledon final
Live updates of the men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon.

Phil Gifford: All Blacks' stunning victory showcases new rugby era
OPINION: Tickets are sold out for the series finale in Hamilton against France.
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Company that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ
Aussie lender JustFund aims to bring over 100 Kiwi law firms on board by the end of 2025.

Phil O'Reilly: NZ business must rethink how it sees Europe
OPINION: The new Europe is about high-tech, logistics and infrastructure, not agriculture.

The most stylish people of 2025, so far
Some wore vestments, others scrubs. All have shaped the look of the year.

Gregor Paul: The signs the All Blacks have found identity under Razor
OPINION: Scott Robertson's team showed strength with set pieces and a strong kicking game.

12 cake recipes for a wintertime celebration
From crumbs coated in citrus syrup to a mousse-topped chocolate cake.

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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.

'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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Swarbrick: Why NZ should consider a wealth tax on the ultra-rich
Chlöe Swarbrick argues the current tax system is unfair on average New Zealanders.

Broadcaster Melissa Chan-Green on how she bounced back from redundancy
"I was really wrapped up with what I was doing was who I was."

'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.
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After school years shaped by war, Israeli teens face military draft
Discussion about the war’s toll in Gaza, they say, is rare in Israeli high schools.

Analysis: Minister's plans for Gaza endgame draw criticism in Israel
Analysis: Palestinians would be denied prospects of a 'better future in their homeland'.

A love note in a bottle is found years later, an ocean away
It left online detectives wondering: Were they still together?
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'Time For Us To Contribute': What to expect at Harris Tapper's New Zealand Fashion Week debut
The brand says its intimate show will be 'both a culmination and a beginning'.

How the women of Too Much made the rom-com just right
Lena Dunham wanted to open up the world of romantic comedies with her new Netflix series.

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These eclairs strike the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
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‘I just want to work’: The reality of life after redundancy
As job losses rise, highly skilled NZers are trying to turn redundancy into new beginnings

How Britain’s mental health burden is threatening its future
Britain, it seems, is bad for your mental health - and that’s bad for the economy.

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Auckland Philharmonia's Nightscapes enchants with Strauss and Schoenberg
REVIEW: Listeners were transported from a Viennese ballroom to a mysterious forest.

Sweden’s secret to well-being? Tiny urban gardens
New York Times: Koloniträdgårdar provide city dwellers access to nature and fresh produce.

Too Much? Not for White Lotus star Will Sharpe
New York Times: The actor has tried, and succeeded, at a variety of creative projects.
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Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour
OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.

Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau
Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

No more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolation
After 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.
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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.