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Inside the secret 3-year criminal case against Auckland's luxury doggy daycare
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South Island gin magnates selling their ‘Gone with the Wind’ building
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Millionaire philanthropists selling off chunk of Waiheke Island
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NZ new-vehicle sales April: drifting, but not in a good way
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How Trump's 'rocky, chaotic, shambolic' second term is already impacting NZ
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Media firm board battle: Ex-National Govt Cabinet minister in line to be NZME chair
A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.
'Back to life': Baywatch legend's Kiwi series rescued after TV firm's collapse, debts
David Hasselhoff tells of love for NZ and joy of saved show despite Stripe Studios' debts.
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'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
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Netball NZ plan ANZ Premiership - but no broadcast deal yet
Players and coaches assured of competition - but no broadcast deal yet.

Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks challenges in Razor's second year - Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.

Warriors great’s warning to 2025 team
Steve Price has given his verdict on the club's equal best ever start.
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New Zealand skincare brand Raaie lands a major multi-country deal
The active botanical skincare brand is rolling out in 50 Sephora stores from May 13.

Where to eat and drink in Christchurch? Jesse Mulligan has you covered
From sushi to souffle and blue cod tempura, Jesse spotlights the very best of Ōtautahi.

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US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.

Erin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trial
Text messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent'.

'Putting users in danger': NCA slams Facebook encryption move
Facebook's reports of child abuse dropped by 6.9 million in 2024.
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From Aitutaki to algebra: Teaching maths through culture — now without government help
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NZ Music Month: Music-loving Gen Z/Millennials pick their top Kiwi songs
NZers have always been great songsmiths, something shared across generations.

NZ family’s asthma battle: ‘She’s terrified of getting sick again’
Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
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'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.

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'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return
The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.

'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds

'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
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