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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?

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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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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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Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels
Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.
Police warn scrap dealers as copper price rockets
Spate of recent metal thefts includes four level-crossing bells in Hawke's Bay.
T&G Global receives multiple offers amid sale speculation
Australia's ROC Partners could be a possible buyer of the fruit and vegetable exporter.
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'Moments are priceless': Silver Ferns stars reunite for TV reality show
The show aims to inspire more girls to play netball across New Zealand.

Skateboarding sensation proves girls belong on the street
15yo Jessica Ready claimed an X Games medal after a late call-up and big rush to Utah.

'There's some niggle': Mystics coach's warning amid rising injury toll
Rob Wright told Inside Netball bodily contact is going too far.
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'On biblical grounds': US state senator cites holy book for divorce
It comes as Ken Paxton tries to unseat a Texas senator in a Republican primary.

Israel, EU reach deal on more aid, fuel to Gaza
Fuel will be allowed in for the first time since March.

Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump campaign shooting
Trump was injured in the shooting a year ago. A rally attendee and the gunman were killed.
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Viva shopping guide: Winter fashion calls for jewel tones and precious stones
This sparkling collection of jewellery, clothing and makeup considers all things shiny.

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.
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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.
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How tinned fish became the star of dining trends
From sardine toast to tuna pate, premium tins are leaping from pantry to plate.

Advice: My brother and I haven’t spoken in four years - can we reconcile?
New York Times: How to reconnect with a sibling after a falling out.

Brad Pitt demands release of Angelina Jolie's private texts
Pitt is asking for the release of private texts between his ex-wife and a third party.
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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.