On the day the world finds out who’ll win the US presidential election, Tristram Clayton visits NZME with Australasia’s only Trump impersonator Alexander Sparrow. Alexander’s one-man show called The President sold out in Wellington but will run in Auckland’s The Classic Studio from November 9th to 12th.
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Unrest in New Caledonia, Rafah and Waitangi Treaty breached | Focus Morning Bulletin May 18 2024
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Inside Rosewood Kauri Cliffs: The rooms
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Budget plan, rift with council and Fonterra considers selling brands | Focus Morning Bulletin May 17
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