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After less than two years, there’s already an edge between the clubs.

04 Dec 08:00 PM
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Ex-Tall Black in talks for NZ Rugby CEO job as Robinson exit looms

Sean Marks is being targeted to replace the outgoing NZR boss this month.

04 Dec 07:22 PM
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Prince Harry’s cheeky ‘King’ joke on Colbert seen as Trump dig
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Prince Harry’s cheeky ‘King’ joke on Colbert seen as Trump dig

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The 10 office Christmas party characters: Which personality are you?

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04 Dec 10:00 PM
Eurovision hit by boycotts after Israel cleared to compete
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Eurovision hit by boycotts after Israel cleared to compete

New voting rules have also been agreed after fears of the public vote being manipulated.

04 Dec 09:40 PM
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The secret meaning (and love story) behind the Princess of Wales's tiara

Catherine wore Queen Victoria's Oriental Circlet tiara for the first time.

04 Dec 08:28 PM

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Six of the best: Roofless people, money trails, rocking the vote, rating finance ministers and reviewing Ardern's memoir

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04 Dec 11:00 PM
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Weekend wine guide: Not all Marlborough sauvignon blanc is created equal

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All homing New Zealanders have a heart list of what they've missed.

04 Dec 05:00 PM
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Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: School bully tells principal to “eff off”

Greg Dixon runs a satirical eye over the week in local and international politics.

04 Dec 05:00 PM

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The BYD Shark 6 is the best new vehicle of the year: DRIVEN Car Guide 2025 NZ Car of the Year

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04 Dec 05:05 AM
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04 Dec 03:08 AM
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How Melbourne’s Hotel Indigo turns city stories into five-star style
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How Melbourne’s Hotel Indigo turns city stories into five-star style

Monkey statues and blue tones celebrate Melbourne’s colourful history.

03 Dec 11:00 PM
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03 Dec 07:09 AM
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How this heritage hotel blends Danish design with modern soul

The hotel is housed in a grand former post office beside Copenhagen’s central station.

03 Dec 06:48 AM
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02 Dec 10:39 PM

Kāhu news - Ngā Take o te Wā

'A gesture of courage’: Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestone
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'A gesture of courage’: Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestone

The deed includes more than $50m in redress and a formal Crown apology.

04 Dec 08:38 PM
'Forever our hero': NZ boxer dies saving sons on beach holiday in Tonga
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'Forever our hero': NZ boxer dies saving sons on beach holiday in Tonga

Semisi Kalu's wife Alexandria Ma'ilei Kalu will lay him to rest in Papatoetoe tomorrow.

04 Dec 04:00 PM
Harbour Bridge march: Brian Tamaki protest denied permission – again
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Harbour Bridge march: Brian Tamaki protest denied permission – again

Freedom and Rights Coalition leader wants the march to go ahead with or without approval.

04 Dec 04:00 PM
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