New Zealand

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Society Insider: Sally Ridge and John Darby’s Fijian escape; Wayne Leach’s Remuera mansion expected to sell for more than $25m

Plus, Auckland’s new fashion event from former NZFW founder.

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Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to come

ANALYSIS: The Government’s fiscal strategy is boxed in by two goals.

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Budget 2026: Government faces pressure to ease quasi-wealth tax on offshore investments

Inland Revenue will brief tax experts just hours after the Budget release.

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Letters to the Editor: Something needs to be done to stop public transport violence; why would I leave my Aussie bank?

OPINION: The Warriors should not entertain ideas of moving permanently to Eden Park.

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Everything we already know will be in the Budget

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AM quiz: The Great Barrier Reef lies off which coast of Australia?

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full match schedule and results

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Ford: Electric tech not capable enough to justify BEV Ranger yet

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‘Good stuff does still happen’: The kids who fought for a new bike park after theirs got flattened

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The outstanding coalition commitments that could be in the Budget

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Auckland musician parents turn spelling homework struggles into catchy pop songs for kids

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The 24-year-old German surging towards All Blacks selection

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‘It was a lot to process’: Lawyer, 27, gets shock breast cancer diagnosis

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Nearly half of all first home buyers are skipping the 20% deposit milestone, highest on record

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9 missing after Washington paper mill tank implosion and officials say there's no hope of survivors

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UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as Russia ramps up hybrid attacks

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Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge

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US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

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Tedesco stunner hands NSW the biggest comeback win in Origin history

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State of Origin I result: Blues secure victory in series opener after Kalyn Ponga send off

James Tedesco has sealed a famous win after Queensland's Kalyn Ponga was sent off.

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Hungary's parliament votes to remain a member of the International Criminal Court

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Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to shoot down Ukrainian drones

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Power outage leaves parts of Grey Lynn in the dark

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Black Caps v Ireland live updates, one-off test day one from Stormont

Live updates of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Ireland.

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Lotto First Division split between two players as Powerball rolls over to $25m

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Black Caps v Ireland - day one

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New South Wales v Queensland - State of Origin

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Celebrity Treasure Island winner overcame a huge hatred

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Celebrity Treasure Island Winners & Losers: Winner crowned in emotional final

Celebrity Treasure Island has a new winner - but there was some drama to get there.

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Celebrity Treasure Island final: Last-minute mistake turns to victory

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Sand, oatmeal, one thermometer but no water: Fighting Ebola in a Congo displacement camp

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Lotto results: Powerball numbers drawn in $23m jackpot

Tonight's lucky numbers have been drawn.

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Drones, buggies and landers: Inside NASA's massive moon base plans

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Drones, buggies and landers: Inside NASA's massive moon base plans

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Auckland sect leader Kaixiao Liu criticises deportation of potential witnesses in manslaughter trial

Kaixiao Liu told jurors he wants the deported women to testify at trial.

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Trusted accounts worker Melanie Kingi jailed for stealing $823k from charity organisation

Melanie Kingi used the money for household expenses but then started gambling.

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They won a title on Saturday. They partied hard. Now they’re off to a World Cup

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An autobiography, ketamine-laced shirts and $15m: Downfall of New Zealand’s ‘dark net drug lord’

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NZ sharemarket up over 1.2% on back of heavyweight rises – Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,227.81, a gain of 158.07 points or 1.21%.

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Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu reflects on journey, from rugby as an escape to a career after medical retirement

Awhina Tangen-Wainohu says 'rugby was a safe space' which turned into a lifestyle.

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‘We miss you’: Widow of beloved politician shares moving birthday tribute

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Caught speeding at 168kph in gang insignia costs security worker his licence

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Women connected to religious sect ‘simply smiled’ during interview after body discovered in harbour

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Watch: Untelevised moment adds new chapter to Lawson v Perez rivalry

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‘Life or death’: Ambulances stuck waiting as Wellington Hospital ED ‘bursts at the seams’

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‘A Budget for grown-ups’: Why Christopher Luxon faces pressure to still deliver treats – The Economy of Everything

New Treasury forecasts are expected to look 'ugly' as growth slows.

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Inner city resident jailed after stabbing noisy 20-year-old man in alleyway

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Pacific Business Trust CEO Mary Los’e resigns after ongoing turmoil

Former Shortland Street star Mary Los'e became the Pacific Business Trust CEO in 2023.

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Operation Whoosh: Jamie Mannion’s drug network ends in 12 years’ jail

Jamie Mannion imported, sold and supplied millions of dollars worth of drugs.