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Social media posts show the gangster driving flash cars and shopping for designer clothes.

King Kronic out of US jail, clear to return to NZ and $40m property empire
Matthew Wielenga was King Kronic when jailed in the US. Now he's out and bound for NZ.

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Builder’s DIY off-grid escape: ‘Enough of the banks, enough of the insurance’
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'It nearly broke us': Radio star on the highs and lows of her six-year renovation challenge
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NZ new-vehicle sales April: drifting, but not in a good way
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Composure is returning to markets after an unruly April.
Lactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive race
Lactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.
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Alex Powell: For his sake, Liam Lawson needs to tidy up his Formula 1 act
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Where to from here? Key questions in new America's Cup cycle
How a Kiwi ace could become hot property on the international market.

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.
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From sushi to souffle and blue cod tempura, Jesse spotlights the very best of Ōtautahi.

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Erin Patterson's texts revealed in mushroom poisoning trial
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Red sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellion
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NZ Music Month: Why these are the country’s best songs
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Danyl McLauchlan: Social Chaos and the high cost of politicising the drug problem
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Nicolas Cage recalls 'fearing' surfers during childhood
Nicolas Cage stars in The Surfer, a new psychological thriller film.

Beyoncé warned to stop using company's footage
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'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

'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.

Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
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