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The Christ's v CBHS game featured the highest score in the fixture's 133-year history.

Eyewitness doubts continue to haunt Scott Watson case 25 years after conviction
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Chilled out: Inside the NZME shareholders' meeting as agitator Jim Grenon fronts up
Steven Joyce and Grenon appointed to Herald owner's board and turn their focus inward.

'Iconic works': Auckland gallery hosts world-class art showcase
The exhibition features works by Monet, Degas, van Gogh, and Renoir.

'I’ve still got marks': Ex-Two by Twos churchgoer alleges 'extreme' child beatings
The woman left the church after 60 years over what she claims was inaction over abuse.

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LVMH is increasingly seen as a machine that treats its talent as disposable.

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Fresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consent
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Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
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60 of the most memorable moments from 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards
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Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.

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Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD
Global growth is expected to slow to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026.

German police race to charge McCann suspect before prison release
Christian Brueckner plans to flee to a non-extradition country.

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Jesse Mulligan: Tick off a bucket list dish at this inner-city French restaurant
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Paul Henry announced as host of The Chase New Zealand
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Watch: How does Jacinda Ardern see her time as leader?
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'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.

'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.

'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death
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