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Empty field could be worth mega millions in Kāinga Ora sell-off
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Tony Alexander: No zing till spring - why the housing market has stalled
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Subaru unveils all-new Trailseeker and facelifted Soterra EVs
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'Keeps me up at night': Top Youth Court judge gives rare interview about NZ's kid criminals
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Why changes to driver tests could impact young drivers most
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SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly up on what analysts expected.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
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'It was a classic': Crusaders top Blues in wet-weather thriller
A last-minute James O'Connor penalty lifted the Crusaders to the win.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

'Special': Pompey to join Warriors' centurion club
Adam Pompey will play his 100th NRL match for the Warriors when they face the Broncos.
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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.

Whatever the weather, these laidback pieces make long weekend dressing easy
Easy wearing for easy days.
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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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Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Treaty Principles Bill 2.0 will claim “Treaty a fake”
A satirical look at the week in politics.

Japanese doco The Cats of Gokogu Shrine gives paws for thought
Love cats? The film that will leave you with a yen to visit Japan.

What it’s really like to live with the bleeding disorder haemophilia?
Incredible advances have transformed the lives of those with haemophilia.
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Tracy Chapman wants to speak for herself
New York Times: For years the star avoided the spotlight - now she's breaking her silence.

17 of the best fitness stories - expert advice to inspire your long weekend
A round-up of the best fitness advice from the experts to kick the week off well.

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.
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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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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.

Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
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