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'I said sack him – then wrote his book': Why Gregor Paul authored Ian Foster's autobiography
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Auckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside
Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.

Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell
Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.

How an Australian ex-banker's NZ visit resulted in a prison sentence
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'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility
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Coconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecution
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Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
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ECE expert calls for more regulations after issues raised in coronial reports
Two coroner’s reports highlight tragic deaths at early education centres.

'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attack
NZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.

From corporate life to sexology: How Morgan Penn made a career out of her passion
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Richard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadership
OPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.
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'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bosses
Former All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test.

On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
Injury ended a trial with Auckland FC - but Sam Lack's pro football dream is still alive.

'Trailblazing partnership': Why Warriors hope new agreement can transform women's league
The deal is understood to be one of the biggest sponsorships of female sport in NZ.
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Israel Iran conflict: Pentagon expands its Middle East response
An additional aircraft carrier and tanker planes are part of beefed-up military presence.

Russia fears it could lose another Mideast ally
Initially, some Russia analysts judged it could draw support away from Ukraine.

'Most horrific attacks': Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure dozens
Twenty-seven locations in Kyiv were hit, including residential buildings.
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Super man: Steve Braunias collects his Gold Card
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‘They come at you’: The grandmothers playing rough at a kids’ sport
New York Times: Singapore is encouraging its growing population of seniors to stay active.

‘I’ve been put up on the shelf’: Temuera Morrison laments Star Wars limbo
The Kiwi actor has been part of the Star Wars universe for more than 20 years.

Justin Bieber reveals 'broken' state, admits to anger issues
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Government will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereignty
Former minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.

Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple
The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.

Why exploring NZ's rich Māori heritage is a must-do
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