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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.

Labubu dolls are taking over: Are they just the latest 'must have', or signs of economic uncertainty?
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The real cost of owning pets in NZ and where you can find savings
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Kiwi businesses say Trump’s tariffs more 'impactful' than Covid, financial crisis
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NZ Rugby announce global sponsorship deal after Ineos contract dispute
The new sponsorship comes less two months after a settlement deal with Ineos.

Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
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Manchester United captain rejects $450m Saudi Arabia move
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'Unique special operation': Ukraine claims third strike on Crimean bridge
The SBU conducted an underwater operation with over 1000kg of explosives.

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Four leading NZ artists on how the greats have influenced their work
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Jesse Mulligan: Tick off a bucket list dish at this inner-city French restaurant
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Fake my run is exactly what it sounds like
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Famed US burger joint In-N-Out holds one day Auckland pop-up
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Paul Henry announced as host of The Chase New Zealand
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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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