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Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils
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Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Labour Party declared “legally dead” by coroner
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Anorexic teen’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?

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TV shake-up: Sky TV set to lose channels - viewers 'don't like repeats'
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New visa: Why Ministers were warned over migrant numbers, health system impact
One model presented to ministers showed a potential surge of up to 15,000 migrants.

'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.

Battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposal
After nine years of trying, attempts to create a costings unit ended this week.

Scammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judge
The judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'.

'Denied a fighting chance': Auckland woman's plea to fund life-saving cancer drug
Catherine Cooke petitions Govt to fund Keytruda for early triple negative breast cancer.

Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
Doctors told Phil Clark: 'You're about an hour away from losing your thumb or your life.'
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Rates and CVs: Why your rates may rise even as property values fall
Auckland's rates increased by 5.8%, while Wellington's rose by 12%.

'A couple of detractors': Revealed - the early battle to get The Casketeers to air on TVNZ
The founder and owneer of Great Southern Television on the future of the screen industry.

KidsCan founder on how an abusive relationship shaped her empathy
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Where the test will be won: Why France's rookies give All Blacks an edge
France have named eight rookies, with five starting against the All Blacks.

Former Arsenal footballer charged with multiple rapes
The club's facing intense criticism after a midfielder was charged on five counts.

Bosson in right head space and weight range for racing return
NZ's champion jockey is coming back to race riding to strengthen the booming local ranks.
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Former Arsenal footballer charged with multiple rapes
The club's facing intense criticism after a midfielder was charged on five counts.

‘Hug therapy’: How Pope Leo is trying to unify Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has focused on unity and tradition after Francis’ reformist tenure.

Teenage aviator detained after landing near Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island near Antarctica.
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NZ Int Film Festival 2025: Ardern doco and an Aotearoa arts hall of fame
This year’s NZ International Film Festival is full of documentaries about local figures.

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Food with empathy: Four recipes from Kiwi chef Wendy Morgan
The cordon bleu chef's second cookbook focuses on simple comforts.
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Bored with breakfast? Try this sweet miso bacon and egg toast with wasabi-avocado twist
It's a delicious Japanese take on a breakfast favourite.

Opinion: I tried a hangover pill – and was amazed when it actually worked
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'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori
Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station
'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter

Singapore firm partners with iwi, transforming game design with $1m investment
Hidden's immersive games blend history and storytelling, inspired by Māori traditions.
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Sponsored: Get your kids involved in your reno
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Anzor’s East Tāmaki hub speeds supply
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Making it modern in children’s rooms
Go bold and make it a multi-functional, fun space for your kids.