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Lightning sparks house fires in Auckland and Mangawhai
New Zealand

Lightning sparks house fires in Auckland and Mangawhai

Five fire appliances and about 25 firefighters raced to the Grey Lynn property.

02 Jan 09:28 AM
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Hosking v Campbell new rivalry; TVNZ, Sky TV ripe for new owners? 26 hot takes for NZ media in 2026

The best-read and most engaging Media Insider stories of past 12 months and more CEO Q&As.

02 Jan 08:06 AM
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Cove Rd closed for hours after ambulance crash leaves person in critical state

Police say the collision happened about 7.50pm on Cove Rd in Waipu.

02 Jan 07:50 AM

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Pink spends new year in hospital after neck surgery for 'rock 'n' roll' injury
Entertainment

Pink spends new year in hospital after neck surgery for 'rock 'n' roll' injury

The 46-year-old star had two discs inserted in her neck after touring.

02 Jan 07:37 AM
The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs
Property

The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs

These are the pans the experts can't live without.

02 Jan 07:31 AM
Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
Property

Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000

02 Jan 07:25 AM
Four youths charged after 100km chase across Waikato ends in arrests
New Zealand

Four youths charged after 100km chase across Waikato ends in arrests

02 Jan 07:02 AM
Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire
World

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire

02 Jan 06:29 AM
Watch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits Auckland
New Zealand

Watch: Grey Lynn house catches fire after lightning strike as thunderstorm hits Auckland

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02 Jan 06:23 AM
Ikea customer charged $69 shipping for chair stickers
New Zealand

Ikea customer charged $69 shipping for chair stickers

Rana Ghosh paid $69 delivery to get $1.25 chair-leg stickers sent to Lower Hutt.

02 Jan 06:05 AM
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A teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blame
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A teacher tells: NZ kids are not prepared for school and parents are to blame

A teacher tells how kids are arriving at school unprepared and without basic life skills.

02 Jan 06:00 AM
MetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekend
New Zealand

MetService weekend weather forecast 2 January 2026: Cooler wet weather over the weekend

Cool and showery before the sun returns. Video/MetService

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02 Jan 05:58 AM
MetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026
New Zealand

MetService Severe weather update: Afternoon/evening January 2, 2026

Thundery weather and heavy rain for Upper North Island and Auckland

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02 Jan 05:49 AM
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remain
New Zealand

Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remain

Heavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.

02 Jan 05:11 AM
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How to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot and light outside
Lifestyle

How to get a good night’s sleep when it’s hot and light outside

Telegraph: Are summer nights affecting your sleep? Here’s how to get the rest you need.

02 Jan 05:00 AM
'Utterly appalling': Outrage as Gloriavale sex offender Howard Temple seen at market
New Zealand

'Utterly appalling': Outrage as Gloriavale sex offender Howard Temple seen at market

Witnesses say seeing Temple at the Moana market left them shocked and feeling ill.

02 Jan 05:00 AM
Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard
New Zealand

Teenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguard

Police were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.

02 Jan 03:21 AM
Dame Karen Poutasi, first female  Director-General of Health, dies aged 76
New Zealand

Dame Karen Poutasi, first female Director-General of Health, dies aged 76

She later headed NZQA for 14 years and briefly chaired Health New Zealand in 2023.

02 Jan 03:19 AM
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Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar
Travel

Where to go in 2026: The adventurous destinations previously under the radar

Savvy travellers are adding these 11 destinations to their must-visit lists.

02 Jan 03:00 AM
Auckland money launderer forfeits nearly $600k to Crown
New Zealand

Auckland money launderer forfeits nearly $600k to Crown

Musabayoufu Fuati has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars under an agreement with cops.

02 Jan 03:00 AM
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Health NZ activates incident management team after cyber breach
New Zealand

Health NZ activates incident management team after cyber breach

Health NZ says its systems not affected.

02 Jan 02:30 AM
40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire, witnesses describe people ‘running through flames’
World

40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire, witnesses describe people ‘running through flames’

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in a luxury ski resort as people rang in the new year.

02 Jan 02:30 AM
Health NZ says systems unaffected by ManageMyHealth app breach
New Zealand

Health NZ says systems unaffected by ManageMyHealth app breach

A cyber crime group is demanding a $60,000 ransom by January 15.

02 Jan 02:09 AM
Afternoon quiz: Saddam Hussein was the leader of which political party?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: Saddam Hussein was the leader of which political party?

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

02 Jan 02:00 AM
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Summer Questions: 'Winning back hearts key to turnaround' – Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton
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Summer Questions: 'Winning back hearts key to turnaround' – Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton

The Warehouse Group chief executive Mark Stirton answers the Herald's summer questions.

02 Jan 02:00 AM
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Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant
New Zealand

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

02 Jan 01:00 AM
Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
World

Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

Some families are still waiting for news of loved ones who remain missing.

02 Jan 12:36 AM
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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025
New Zealand

NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Firefighters urge extra fire caution and investigation under way after Bay of Plenty death | Friday, January 2, 2025

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02 Jan 12:34 AM
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Elliot Royce: Why NZ’s mid-market succession gap is fuelling a dangerous brain drain
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Elliot Royce: Why NZ’s mid-market succession gap is fuelling a dangerous brain drain

OPINION: Many founders give senior managers only vague, distant promises of ownership.

02 Jan 12:00 AM
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What your skin reveals about your health, from itchiness to cracked lips
Lifestyle

What your skin reveals about your health, from itchiness to cracked lips

Telegraph: If your skin looks or feels different, it may be time to book a GP appointment.

02 Jan 12:00 AM
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From fortress to fragile: How Auckland FC's home aura has started to fade
Auckland FC

From fortress to fragile: How Auckland FC's home aura has started to fade

Auckland FC have already dropped eight points at home this season.

01 Jan 11:57 PM
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Police investigating unexplained death in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore
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Police investigating unexplained death in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore

Police are investigating an unexplained death in the suburb of Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore.

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01 Jan 11:50 PM
Officer hit by bottle as 1000 youths clash with police in Coromandel holiday spots
New Zealand

Officer hit by bottle as 1000 youths clash with police in Coromandel holiday spots

Seven youths were arrested in Whangamatā and one in Pāuanui overnight.

01 Jan 11:44 PM
Police investigate unexplained death at Devonport property
Auckland

Police investigate unexplained death at Devonport property

Neighbours say the owners, a couple in their 60s, were away and not at the property.

01 Jan 11:35 PM
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Herald Summer Premium quiz: Which character is author Helen Fielding's best-known creation? 
New Zealand

Herald Summer Premium quiz: Which character is author Helen Fielding's best-known creation? 

Our 20-question challenge released at noon during Christmas and New Year’s.

01 Jan 11:00 PM
Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket
Cricket

Australia’s Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

The 39-year-old will finish with 88 tests if he is picked for the upcoming Sydney match.

01 Jan 10:59 PM
Three injured, one critically, in Levin crash shortly after police pursuit
New Zealand

Three injured, one critically, in Levin crash shortly after police pursuit

Police are appealing for any witnesses in relation to a crash in Levin last night.

01 Jan 10:46 PM
Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
New Zealand

Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution

70-100mm of rain is likely north of Napier, with peaks at up to 25mm an hour.

01 Jan 10:42 PM
'Serious safety questions' following deadly Swiss bar fire
World

'Serious safety questions' following deadly Swiss bar fire

Around 40 people died and more than 100 were hurt in the Crans-Montana blaze.

01 Jan 10:36 PM
Waitress paraded sparkler-topped champagne bottle through Swiss ski bar before blaze that killed 40
World

Waitress paraded sparkler-topped champagne bottle through Swiss ski bar before blaze that killed 40

The New Year’s Eve party was well underway when tragedy struck.

01 Jan 10:12 PM
At least 7 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off Gambia
World

At least 7 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off Gambia

The boat, carrying more than 200 migrants, capsized in the middle of the night.

01 Jan 10:12 PM
Kiwi social media website Neighbourly taken down after claims of data breach
New Zealand

Kiwi social media website Neighbourly taken down after claims of data breach

Neighbourly has shut its website while a specialist security team investigates.

01 Jan 10:03 PM
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How a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheart
Wellington

How a kid from Porirua has become America’s newest sweetheart

Faith Ward has been named the newest member of the elite group.

01 Jan 10:00 PM
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Inside the Auckland mill weaving fabric for airlines and luxury jets
Business

Inside the Auckland mill weaving fabric for airlines and luxury jets

Inter-Weave runs NZ's only factory of its type and has landed a huge New York order.

01 Jan 10:00 PM
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Spinning yarns at NZ's only commercial wool weaver
Business

Spinning yarns at NZ's only commercial wool weaver

InterWeave's Tracy March on weaving for airlines and what customers want. Video / Cameron Pitney

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01 Jan 10:00 PM
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at public ceremony
World

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at public ceremony

Mamdani is New York’s first Muslim mayor and a 34-year-old socialist.

01 Jan 09:28 PM
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First, the frogs died. Then people got sick
World

First, the frogs died. Then people got sick

Washington Post: New research uncovers a surprising link between nature and human health.

01 Jan 09:00 PM
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From sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of
New Zealand

From sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of

The Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.

01 Jan 09:00 PM
'Positive signs': Aussie cricket great shares hopeful update on former teammate in coma
New Zealand

'Positive signs': Aussie cricket great shares hopeful update on former teammate in coma

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is battling meningitis in Brisbane hospital.

01 Jan 08:46 PM
Police investigate two deaths in separate houses on the same Bay of Plenty property
New Zealand

Police investigate two deaths in separate houses on the same Bay of Plenty property

A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged over a woman's death.

01 Jan 08:43 PM
Manhunt for truck driver involved in Anthony Joshua crash
Boxing

Manhunt for truck driver involved in Anthony Joshua crash

Police say the SUV was speeding before a tyre burst sent it into the truck.

01 Jan 08:40 PM
ManageMyHealth CEO says cyber attackers hadn’t ‘taken everything’ after data breach affects 100k people
New Zealand

ManageMyHealth CEO says cyber attackers hadn’t ‘taken everything’ after data breach affects 100k people

The company says about 7% of its users were caught in the breach.

01 Jan 08:13 PM
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The Ex-Files: How do I get my share of the family home when it’s owned by a trust?
Opinion

The Ex-Files: How do I get my share of the family home when it’s owned by a trust?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from The Ex-Files with Jeremy Sutton.

01 Jan 08:00 PM
Second deadly avalanche hits Spanish Pyrenees
World

Second deadly avalanche hits Spanish Pyrenees

Rescuers using dogs and shovels found a body in Spain's Bielsa Valley.

01 Jan 07:52 PM
Tributes flow after death of actress who was a star of 1970s Aussie TV
World

Tributes flow after death of actress who was a star of 1970s Aussie TV

Candy Raymond worked in film and television, and quickly became a household name.

01 Jan 07:36 PM
Exclusive: Big name set to miss ASB Classic
Sport

Exclusive: Big name set to miss ASB Classic

The world No 90 has been struggling with injury over the past few months.

01 Jan 07:30 PM
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
World

Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep

Trump, 79, insists his health is 'perfect' despite visible bruising and fatigue.

01 Jan 07:26 PM
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025
New Zealand

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, January 2, 2025

Morning Headlines | Fire rips through Swiss ski bar and Manage My Health hit by major cyber incident | Friday, January 2, 2025

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01 Jan 07:04 PM
Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash
Boxing

Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash

The driver is in custody in Ogun state as investigators pursue inquiries.

01 Jan 06:58 PM
Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
World

Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests

Six people reportedly killed as protests spread beyond Tehran to three cities.

01 Jan 06:53 PM
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

01 Jan 06:46 PM
Three critically injured in crash, highway blocked
New Zealand

Three critically injured in crash, highway blocked

The crash comes as the holiday road toll reaches five after death early on New Year's Day.

01 Jan 06:14 PM
About 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fire
World

About 40 dead, 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fire

About 40 people are dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.

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01 Jan 06:10 PM
Russia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strike
World

Russia blames Ukraine for deadly New Year drone strike

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is '10%' away from a peace deal.

01 Jan 05:45 PM
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
World

Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza

Israel says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.

01 Jan 05:25 PM
Too much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summer
New Zealand

Too much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summer

Dr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.

01 Jan 05:00 PM
‘Losing Sakura has shattered our family’: Uncle’s plea to holiday drivers
New Zealand

‘Losing Sakura has shattered our family’: Uncle’s plea to holiday drivers

Two-year-old Sakura Hall died after the car she was in hit a parked truck.

01 Jan 05:00 PM
Merchant urges IRD crackdown as firewood sales soar on Facebook
New Zealand

Merchant urges IRD crackdown as firewood sales soar on Facebook

'I counted 60 in Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay on Marketplace in one day.'

01 Jan 05:00 PM
2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving laws
New Zealand

2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving laws

Nationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.

01 Jan 05:00 PM
Exactly what happens to your body when you’re sunburnt
Lifestyle

Exactly what happens to your body when you’re sunburnt

Telegraph: Here’s what really happens below the skin’s surface.

01 Jan 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 2
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: January 2

Can you get a hat-trick?

01 Jan 04:30 PM
Star aligning for Crocetti’s shot at our elite sprinting double
Racing

Star aligning for Crocetti’s shot at our elite sprinting double

The $550,000 TAB Telegraph is one of New Zealand's most important horse races.

01 Jan 04:05 PM
'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road
New Zealand

'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road

Terry Hobart's memories of trucking life were popular on The Country in May 2025.

01 Jan 04:02 PM
Best of Glenn Dwight: Top dog? My search for a new best friend
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Best of Glenn Dwight: Top dog? My search for a new best friend

OPINION: Glenn's dog replacement search was one of his most popular reads in 2025.

01 Jan 04:01 PM
Rule changes we would love to see in sport: Part 1
Sport

Rule changes we would love to see in sport: Part 1

Sedate cyclists, old-fashioned rucking, fast cars and baseball's big hitter are analysed.

01 Jan 04:01 PM
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'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continents
New Zealand

'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continents

It took Robin Briant over 25 years to finish retiring, after a few false starts.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
'I'm a pauper': Controversial NZ pension deduction rule saves Govt half a billion a year
New Zealand

'I'm a pauper': Controversial NZ pension deduction rule saves Govt half a billion a year

Jim Wolfson says he can't afford to meet his grandchildren due to the deductions.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
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Matthew Hooton: Could 2026 finally make Winston Peters Prime Minister?
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Matthew Hooton: Could 2026 finally make Winston Peters Prime Minister?

OPINION: Winston Peters now ranks a clear third as preferred Prime Minister with voters.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
Harder the better for Pinseeker in feature at huge picnic meeting
Racing

Harder the better for Pinseeker in feature at huge picnic meeting

Today's Omakau meeting is one of New Zealand's most famous once-a-year racing events.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
A key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body part
World

A key to ageing could be in a long-overlooked body part

This finding could reshape IVF while opening a frontier in women's health.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
La Dorada faces moment of reckoning in challenging Levin Classic
Racing

La Dorada faces moment of reckoning in challenging Levin Classic

Last season's champion juvenile filly needs to step up at Trentham.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
Card-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptops
New Zealand

Card-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptops

Seven people have been prosecuted for card skimming in the past five years.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
The most stressful thing I found about moving from the UK to New Zealand
Lifestyle

The most stressful thing I found about moving from the UK to New Zealand

A dual British-Kiwi writer shares his first four months living in Auckland.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
'Deeply connected': Planting project unites community and tourism
New Zealand

'Deeply connected': Planting project unites community and tourism

The Ōkārito initiative has planted more than 6000 native trees.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
Morning quiz: Jim Carrey portrayed which Batman villain?
New Zealand

Morning quiz: Jim Carrey portrayed which Batman villain?

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
New Zealand

'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays

The Shear Space, invented by Maddie Foote, was a widely read story from June 2025.

01 Jan 04:00 PM
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New Zealand

Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd

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Editorial: Why does ‘Aotearoa’ trigger such backlash?
Editorial

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OPINION: The reaction deserves scrutiny. Language rarely triggers outrage without reason.

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Letters: Honours, MMP party lists, and the climate
Letters to the Editor

Letters: Honours, MMP party lists, and the climate

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More than just being well: Teens and Gen Z redefining what it means to be healthy
Opinion

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Queen pays back Marsh’s faith with Rich Hill Mile magic
Racing

Queen pays back Marsh’s faith with Rich Hill Mile magic

The high-priced mare grabs her biggest victory in the Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie.

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The price honeybees may pay for biofuel
World

The price honeybees may pay for biofuel

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Sterling K Brown: Marriage takes ‘constant rededication’ and hard work
Entertainment

Sterling K Brown: Marriage takes ‘constant rededication’ and hard work

The actor and Ryan Michelle Bathe married in 2006 and share two sons.

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Eastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hours
New Zealand

Eastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hours

Surf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.

01 Jan 07:39 AM
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