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Sweden charges man for selling wife to 120 men

The 62-year-old had allegedly pressured his wife 'to perform and submit to sexual acts'.

Big tech’s big tobacco moment: Why Meta and YouTube were just held accountable | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Paul Spain says Meta's loss in the courtroom could be a gamechanger for social media companies. Video/ Ryan Bridge TODAY

‘Hamstrung’ council sets wishlist for tougher dog control powers

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the current Dog Control Act is 'not fit for purpose'.

Letters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline

OPINION: We should be promoting more homegrown food, a reader argues.

Christchurch urged to act as calls grow for safer city nights out

Christchurch has no Safer Venues-style scheme, unlike Wellington’s nightlife.

Half of NZ's most vulnerable children excluded from fuel relief package

The tax relief comes via increases to the In-Work Tax credit.

'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powers

Tauranga homeless advocacy groups warn move-on orders would punish vulnerable people.

Food insecurity ‘new normal’ as support agencies fight to stay open

'It’s not a one-off thing that’s going to disappear.'

Majority of Kiwis embarrassed to admit debt struggles as awareness week launches

The research shows debt is normal for many New Zealanders, but stress remains high.