House sales plummet in 2017
2017 was a year of mixed sentiment in the residential property market
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Focus: A little town’s costly clean-up
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Meghan's dad breaks silence over royal couple
Meghan's reclusive father Thomas Markle has broken his silence on Prince Harry.
Meghan's first royal thank you card sparks frenzy
Fans have been delighted by a heartfelt note from the soon-to-be wed couple.
Extreme weather: 2017 fifth warmest year since records began
The year was filled with record rain and record dryness.
NZ temps set to soar after monster storm
It's looking dry everywhere except for the West Coast of the South Island.
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Big myth about nuclear button
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Insurers crack down on meth-claims
Higher premiums and excess levels follow surge in drug contamination.
Donald Trump: China 'caught red-handed'
Trump has publicly turned on China amid reports it has been secretly helping N Korea.
Farrell over Barrett? ABs' shocking slight
And the award goes to . . . a second-rower you've probably never heard of.
Retirees rely on state pension as savings run out
More than two-thirds felt they would not have enough income to live comfortably.
'Highly controversial' role for child sex dolls?
Childlike sex robots could help paedophiles from reoffending, an expert claims.
Local Focus: A bright idea now a permanent attraction
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Claims iPhone X can't tell Chinese apart
Apple has come under fire following numerous complaints from Chinese users.
Apple faces lawsuits over iPhone slowing
Apple admitted to the "immoral" tactic of slowing down older phones.
Apple admits to slowing down old iPhones
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The surprising clause in Hugh Hefner's will
Late Playboy founder divided up his $61m fortune between his widow and children.
Me and my prince: Meghan, Harry's engagement photos
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new photos to celebrate their engagement.
US 'preparing for strike' on North Korea
Washington has a 'punch in the nose' military attack in mind.
Euthanasia bill has gone to a welcoming committee
The euthanasia bill has gone to a select committee whose members all voted for it.
Wage by age: How much you should earn
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N Korea testing biological weapon on missiles - reports
Country testing possibility of loading anthrax on its intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Meghan a hit at royals' Christmas lunch
It seems Meghan Markle has been well and truly welcomed into the royal fold.
First 100 days is not a deadline
The Government should not meet its 100-day plan at a cost to the quality of its decisions.
Mike Hosking: Ok, this is why I left
Reportage of my departure from Seven Sharp has outdone itself in terms of sheer bollocks.