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Inside Economics: Should you take NZ Super if you don't need it?
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Powerless progress: NZ energy woes continue as winter starts to bite
NZ doesn't have electricity to burn - and it's hurting households as well as industry.

Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere
Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.

Four leading NZ artists on how the greats have influenced their work
Artists in Aotearoa consider how Matisse, Monet and more have inspired their own craft.

Don Brash v Matthew Hooton: High Court hears Brash wants 'unreserved apology'
The columnist wants the lawsuit thrown out in the defamation case.

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Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact him
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Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
He was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.

Inside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near you
Latest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.

'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam
'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.

Watch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDs
EDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.

Fresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consent
Fresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.
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Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries
The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

Will Stuff staff share in CEO's big payday? NZME's new chair opens up
Sinead Boucher on her staff trust scheme; Steven Joyce's focus as NZME refreshes board.

A 'Sliding Doors' moment: How 2degrees CEO went from butcher to telco boss
Liam Dann talks about money and life with 2degrees boss Mark Callander.
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'Completely dysfunctional': Turmoil within PNG's anti-corruption agency
Leadership tensions hamper PNG's anti-corruption body, ICAC.
'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules
"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
Hungry 'food deliverer' at doorstep - the fake video that duped Stuff; Heather's huge night
Advertising sector upheaval - major moves and exits; TVNZ drops award-winning series.
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'Things have really fallen into place': Telfer on winning streak
Steve Telfer is optimistic about his horses' chances at Alexandra Park tonight.

Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?
NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

New Black Caps coach: Ex-South Africa boss is appointed
The 49-year-old takes charge of the NZ men’s side in all formats.
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The Epstein files obsession, explained
New York Times: The Epstein files are a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.

Guatemala evacuates 500 as Fuego volcano spews ash and gas
Schools are closed and a key road has been shut due to the eruption.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies of choreographed sex out of ‘obligation’
The testimony echoed similar claims made by Cassie Ventura.
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'Extraordinary honour': NZ restaurant makes acclaimed world's best list
It's the first time a NZ restaurant has been recognised on the global list.

Why you need a pair of reliable 'door shoes' this winter
Options that make picking easy-wearing footwear a walk in the park.

Booksellers and bookish types on their favourite books of 2025 (so far)
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Doctor! Doctor!: Shorty’s Michael Galvin plays 80s pop star on Brokenwood season debut
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Jane Clifton: Blood on the tracks
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Terri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humans
Irwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testifies of choreographed sex out of ‘obligation’
The testimony echoed similar claims made by Cassie Ventura.

Former Friends star now an energy healer, 30 years after iconic role
Jane Sibbett played Carol, Ross’ first wife, in the hit sitcom.
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More than half of NZ vape products mislabelled, study reveals
Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.

Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.

Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
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