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Greta Thunberg's fans have vowed to continue fighting for action on climate change.
Greta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to tread
Editorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.
King strips five grandkids of royal status
The five children will remain members of the royal family but they'll lose the titles.
Trump ditches gun reform a day after quizzing Ardern about it
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Greta Thunberg on America: Too much air conditioning, not enough science
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Show and tell - then duck and cover
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Safety concerns ground 21 New Zealand planes
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Fran O'Sullivan: What NZ can learn from Scandi noir
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Faeces-filled cell: Star's Swedish jail horror
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Die Pest! E-scooters invade Europe - and people there hate them too
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Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Tourist couple seeks rescuers after tragedy off Paihia beach
Swedish visitors thanked everyone involved in rescue attempt - except one heroic couple.
Editorial: Next step for a polarising Assange
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Sexual assault accusations that could ruin Assange
A Sweden trip resulted in sexual assault accusations that could be Julian's downfall.
A flying shame: Swedish word may ruin flying forever
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Stockholm: The Swede life
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The odd little room in North Korea kept for the US
Journalist allowed to see it but not photograph it - for security reasons.
Opinion: Getting to grips with the violence inside us
We need to understand our 'dark side' if we are to combat family violence
Sweden to serve 3D-printed food to elderly in care homes
Aim to stimulate residents' appetites by making puréed food look like the real thing.
Marvellous meatballs and roasted Rudolph in Stockholm
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Ikea previously banned from NZ because it was too popular
Ikea stores were so popular a New Zealand the court feared traffic chaos would ensue.
South Island will also get an Ikea after Auckland megastore opens
Ikea's global CEO has confirmed the first store will open in Auckland.
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White influencers called out for 'posing' as biracial
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Companies planning to microchip staff
In Sweden thousands of workers are already chipped with bank card technology.
Young girl finds 1500yo Viking sword
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