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A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Graeme Lay: 'Writing isn't lonely - you have your imagination and your characters for company'
The editor and writer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Derek Cheng: Why borders could fully reopen before winter
The other side of Peak Omicron will see the risk from cases at the border shrink even more
As cases skyrocket, NZ reopens to expats - so when can the tourists come?
It comes as Omicron runs rampant domestically and border cases dwindle.
Property buyers: 'Fear of missing out turns to fear of paying too much'
Property value report reveals slow start and a few Auckland suburbs with a drop in value.
Underserved learners miss out on billions in lost wages
Those who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.
Putin escalates tensions; troops advance on Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions.
Simon Wilson: John Key, the Black Eyed Peas and the protest on the harbour bridge
Was it really all peace and love at the "anti-mandate" protest on the harbour bridge?
NZ slow on climate adaptation as UN issues 'dire warning'
Equity and nature must be at core of efforts to confront 'cascading' climate impacts - UN.
Kyiv emerges from curfew as air raids intensify; Russian economy in freefall; Ukraine delegation arrives for talks
The money is to help deliver essential humanitarian assistance.
'Babies born in bomb shelters': Kiwi in Ukraine speaks of defiance
'We were planning to leave Ukraine but the roads are just so busy.'
Kiwis from anywhere can return home from Friday, no more self-isolation for vaxxed travellers
It comes as pressure mounts on the Government to take stronger actions.
The dame, the billboards and the neighbourhood fight
Fashion designer/businesswoman triumphs, barring neighbour from property.
Employers brace for Kiwi worker exodus as borders reopen
Employers are expecting an exodus of Kiwi workers now that the borders are reopening.
'Stay open, NZ' - Tears, hugs as first flight from Australia lands in Auckland
Qantas flight from Sydney first to land.
Poverty, drugs and violence: Mobsters' life stories revealed after shooting
Life stories of Mobsters involved in shooting spree outlined to court.
Live: Furious Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert; Ukraine trains civilians as fighters
The order raises the threat that Moscow's invasion could boil over into nuclear warfare.
Event rider caught on camera beating horse
Woman is seen beating the horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
'Let me come back': Man no longer allowed to work at hospital
He sold coffee beans at Tauranga Hospital for two years, one day they asked him to leave.
Ukraine war: EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines
Germany ratchets up military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
$1b boost: NZ and UK sign free-trade deal - what it means
Damien O'Connor has signed a free-trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Boss walks out, tosses diaries in the bin, awarded $31,000 in wages and holiday pay
Former head of own firm awarded almost $31,000 in unpaid wages, outstanding holiday pay.
Power Hollywood couple offer $1 million support for Ukrainian refugees
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are providing financial support for Ukrainian refugees
'Not going Putin's way': Furious Russian president 'holed up in mountain lair'
Analysis of the movements of Russian troops in Ukraine shows all hasn't gone to plan.
Te Rina Triponel: Protesters are ignoring tikanga – and that's dangerous
Convoy 2022 protesters add Māori activist Tame Iti to a hit list.
Phil Gifford: Six talking points from Super Rugby Pacific
The Canes' backbone, deja vu for RTS and a new wing star were the highlights this weekend.
Live: Protesters install permanent toilets plumbed into wastewater at Parliament
Calm scenes at Parliament this morning mark a strong contrast to clashes overnight.
'Honey trap': How billionaire Russian oligarchs are about to be cut off
They are paid 'millions to hide trillions' and hold influence at the very top.
Sasha Borissenko: Health sector strike looms amid Omicron wave
Workers have come under extreme pressure in the last two years.
Snake Island bombshell: Are the Ukraine defenders still alive?
There's been a major twist after all defenders of Snake Island were reportedly 'killed'.
Luxon calls for returning travellers to skip isolation
Christopher Luxon wants to scrap self-isolation for travellers and open up to tourists.
Travel's about to take off - and so are Air NZ fares
Airline boss says fares will fluctuate in what is an uncertain operating environment.