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From Ali Mau to Air NZ: 22 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so far
While you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2025 so far.

Cheapest, tastiest, butteriest: Hot cross bun tips from 10 local bakers
Peanut butter, blue cheese and a hot cross/cream bun hybrid we wish we'd invented.

How to gently stop someone who talks way too much
We all know a talker who never stops – but you don’t have to keep listening in silence.

The Dish: A new French bistro, a secret blue bar and more delicious food news
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Picton’s oldest house for sale - could you fill all eight bedrooms?
The grand home was built for the town's first resident magistrate in 1863.

Waterfront ‘dream home’ for sale again after family abandons build
Property comes with plans for architectural stunner by celebrated designer.

Subaru unveils all-new Trailseeker and facelifted Soterra EVs
Subaru has refreshed one EV and revealed an all-new one at the New York Auto Show.
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Forget plasma transfusions - the simple things you can do today to extend your lifespan
Millionaires are spending big bucks to lower their biological age, but it's not needed.

'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals
Head Youth Court Judge Isa Malosi speaks to A Moment In Crime podcast.

Why changes to driver tests could impact young drivers most
AA suggests a minimum of 60 practice hours for learner drivers.
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Marcus Musson: No tariffs for timber but NZ forestry not out of the woods
OPINION: The tariff roulette wheel has been spinning furiously for the past few weeks.
Fran O’Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.
Mary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sons
OPINION: You will need to explain to both sons why the amounts differ.
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Watch live: Rowing NZ University Championships
Watch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head.

Liam Lawson avoids stewards’ punishment, logs solid day in Saudi practice
The Kiwi was investigated for failing to comply with race director instructions.

Stumped: Why a growing number of Black Caps could turn their backs on the team
Cricket author points out the money moves keeping NZ Cricket bosses awake at night
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Want a dish to mark the occasion? Turn to this Easter celebration lamb
Lamb is ideal for an Easter celebration.

SNL made fun of Aimee Lou Wood’s appearance. She isn’t the first celeb to push back
The White Lotus star is the latest to push back against Saturday Night Live.

Long weekend reading: 10 definitive books on marriage
Explore the concept of marriage through novels, non-fiction and biography.
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Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly up on what analysts expected.

Japanese bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension
Despite being caught on camera, the Kyoto City employee tried to deny the theft.

Accused health-care CEO killer Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges
Luigi Mangione has been indicted in federal court on murder and stalking charges.
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Duncan Garner: Rugby’s fight for life – do those in charge have any idea how to fix it?
Rugby was once everything to me, now I find it mostly frustrates me.

In the slow lane: Comfort food for long weekends
Olivia Andrews, from Australian meal-kit service Marley Spoon, delivers hearty dinners.
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RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return
Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world.

Forget plasma transfusions - the simple things you can do today to extend your lifespan
Millionaires are spending big bucks to lower their biological age, but it's not needed.

Why Rotorua will always be home for Hollywood star Cliff Curtis
He may be a big deal in the US, but he says NZ will always be home.
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Limited Mercedes-Benz G-Class evokes 1980s nostalgia with modern edge
The 'Stronger than the 1980s' Edition G-Wagen is very limited, very retro and very awesome

Lost Legacy: Subaru reveals the new Outback
Subaru has pulled the covers off the latest version of the popular Outback.

Kia announces NZ pricing for Tasman ute
Kia's polarising new ute is set to land with some vrery competitive pricing.
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Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750,000 scholarship to elite US university
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.

Gambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlist
Internal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling

Land lease problems scupper plan for iwi-council centre
The parties will now pursue separate developments in Manāia.
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