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‘A good bloke, a normal bloke’: Fred Jackson remembered Waimate identity and World War II veteran Fred Jackson has been remembered as a “bloody good character” and a “farmer through and through”.

Waimate identity and World War II veteran Fred Jackson has been remembered as a “bloody good character” and a “farmer through and through”.

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Kayak washes up as search continues for person swept out to sea on West Coast Helicopters and search and rescue teams are searching for a person swept out to sea near Greymouth.

Helicopters and search and rescue teams are searching for a person swept out to sea near Greymouth.

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Selwyn Sounds delivers ‘perfect day’ as Ronan Keating headlines sold-out festival More than 8000 people packed the Lincoln Domain, with the Irish pop star called back to the stage for an encore with chants of “one more song”.

More than 8000 people packed the Lincoln Domain, with the Irish pop star called back to the stage for an encore with chants of “one more song”.

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It started with a vacant lot and a few pot plants in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Now, after hundreds of projects - from a coin-operated dance floor to a giant street arcade - Gap Filler is winding up after reshaping how the post-quake city used its empty spaces.

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Where’s Tova? How restraint clauses are reshaping the media Legal tactics are keeping two high profile broadcasters off the air, but the union representing journalists says it’s not just big names being affected.

Legal tactics are keeping two high profile broadcasters off the air, but the union representing journalists says it’s not just big names being affected.

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New Zealand’s cyber wake- up call - but are we listening? Despite the rising risk, many organisations still lack a clear, quantified understanding of their cyber exposure.

Despite the rising risk, many organisations still lack a clear, quantified understanding of their cyber exposure.

07.03.2026 16:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How Holy Days finds laughter in loss Adapting a beloved novel by Joy Cowley could have meant playing it safe. Instead, director Nat Boltt leans into chaos and comedy, turning Holy Days into a road-trip story about grief, faith and the ways laughter helps a child survive loss.

Adapting a beloved novel by Joy Cowley could have meant playing it safe. Instead, director Nat Boltt leans into chaos and comedy, turning Holy Days into a road-trip story about grief, faith and the ways laughter helps a child survive loss.

07.03.2026 16:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Can the farmers’ market save you a trip to the supermarket? Stewart Sowman-Lund heads to Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market, where self-restraint was the biggest challenge.

Stewart Sowman-Lund heads to Clevedon Village Farmers’ Market, where self-restraint was the biggest challenge.

07.03.2026 16:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand on playing Helen Clark: ‘I don’t want to know if she’s watching’ The actor and advocate talks to Stewart Sowman-Lund about 40 years in the spotlight and the responsibility of steering the industry forward.

The actor and advocate talks to Stewart Sowman-Lund about 40 years in the spotlight and the responsibility of steering the industry forward.

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Autoplay: A swan song for the ‘vibrant, joyful, and eclectic ‘ final Splore “It doesn’t get better than swimming at sunset to the sounds of dancehall legend Sister Nancy coming from the mainstage. ”

“It doesn’t get better than swimming at sunset to the sounds of dancehall legend Sister Nancy coming from the mainstage.

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Oura rings and her mother’s Hermès: RAESO founder Katey Mandy’s style must-haves Raeso founder Katey Mandy tells Samantha Murray Greenway about the items in her beauty and style routine that she returns to religiously.

Raeso founder Katey Mandy tells Samantha Murray Greenway about the items in her beauty and style routine that she returns to religiously.

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Jordan Rondel’s jam and cream doughnut cake Rondel turns the iconic Kiwi jam and cream doughnut into a decadent, raspberry-studded cake.

Rondel turns the iconic Kiwi jam and cream doughnut into a decadent, raspberry-studded cake.

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‘Comedy saved me’: How Holly Shervey turned her mental health journey into a gritty new TV show On the cusp of releasing Crackhead, writer and actor Holly Shervey tells George Fenwick how she burnt down a fictional house to make peace with her own volatile history.

On the cusp of releasing Crackhead, writer and actor Holly Shervey tells George Fenwick how she burnt down a fictional house to make peace with her own volatile history.

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Book extract: Charlotte Glennie’s Every Second Count The former TVNZ foreign correspondent travelled the world chasing big stories. But her career almost ended in its infancy after a horrifying fall from a cliff in Croatia.

The former TVNZ foreign correspondent travelled the world chasing big stories. But her career almost ended in its infancy after a horrifying fall from a cliff in Croatia.

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Luxon under fire: majority of voters want National leader out Over half of voters in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll say it’s time for Luxon to go, but who is favourite to step in?

Over half of voters in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll say it’s time for Luxon to go, but who is favourite to step in?

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Catching the tailwinds; a small nation in a chaotic world OPINION: The Government’s dilemma is not just how to protect New Zealand’s interests in this new reality, but how to reassure us that it can.

OPINION: The Government’s dilemma is not just how to protect New Zealand’s interests in this new reality, but how to reassure us that it can.

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The news that got us talking this week World War 3 (maybe), more than economic pain and the new man for what many believe is New Zealand’s toughest job. This is your official catch-up guide.

World War 3 (maybe), more than economic pain and the new man for what many believe is New Zealand’s toughest job. This is your official catch-up guide.

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Could Winston Peters actually run the country as a job-share PM? OPINION: What would Winston do is Wellington’s favourite parlour game in an election year. And if we’re talking about two people taking turns – a rotating premiership – the mechanics are surprisingly straightforward.

OPINION: What would Winston do is Wellington’s favourite parlour game in an election year. And if we’re talking about two people taking turns – a rotating premiership – the mechanics are surprisingly straightforward.

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Luxon in crisis: how a blue-chip corporate-world leader fell below investment grade Opinion: if the first casualty of war is truth, then the second is often the economy.

Opinion: if the first casualty of war is truth, then the second is often the economy.

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Utter disbelief’: Fletcher set to compensate some Ellerslie homeowners - others left out It’s understands three properties on the boundary of a $500m housing development are in line for a settlement, but some of the loudest voices will be left out.

It’s understands three properties on the boundary of a $500m housing development are in line for a settlement, but some of the loudest voices will be left out.

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Get on and solve a murder’: Police slammed for not reinvestigating controversial ‘Gone Fishing’ killing The man found guilty of murdering Leah Stephens has had his convictions quashed. So why aren’t police looking for anyone else?

The man found guilty of murdering Leah Stephens has had his convictions quashed. So why aren’t police looking for anyone else?

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Australian deportee groomed 14-year-old before picking her up from school in his van A vibrant, intelligent young woman was enjoying a normal New Zealand upbringing before Bruce Raymond Savage entered her life.

A vibrant, intelligent young woman was enjoying a normal New Zealand upbringing before Bruce Raymond Savage entered her life.

07.03.2026 15:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Red alert - rampant red deer risk irreversible damage to Fiordland Rampant deer are stripping one of the country’s most pristine treasures - Fiordland National Park. Act now, or risk irreversible change, conservationists say.

Rampant deer are stripping one of the country’s most pristine treasures - Fiordland National Park. Act now, or risk irreversible change, conservationists say.

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This time? Black Caps seek white-ball World Cup breakthrough ANALYSIS: New Zealand have lost three limited-overs World Cup finals. To end that record, they’ll need to overcome the hosts and defending champs.

ANALYSIS: New Zealand have lost three limited-overs World Cup finals. To end that record, they’ll need to overcome the hosts and defending champs.

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Property investor on the advantages of making it his full-time job Landlord Kerry Beveridge is not afraid of a property that needs work.

Landlord Kerry Beveridge is not afraid of a property that needs work.

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Q and A: Charlotte Glennie The foreign correspondent and author on her new memoirs

The foreign correspondent and author on her new memoirs

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The under‑$100 home office tweaks that lift comfort, focus and personality Whether you’re battling clutter, bad lighting or boring décor, these affordable home office upgrades offer quick wins that make working from home feel far more enjoyable.

Whether you’re battling clutter, bad lighting or boring décor, these affordable home office upgrades offer quick wins that make working from home feel far more enjoyable.

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Why some Kiwi musicians are now trying to appeal to smaller audiences The Nukes’ Dave Parker saw an opportunity and remembers thinking, “maybe that’s a good fit for us”.

The Nukes’ Dave Parker saw an opportunity and remembers thinking, “maybe that’s a good fit for us”.

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Whoomph goes the Golden past (and much of my body hair) Were the Golden 1980s really all that great?

Were the Golden 1980s really all that great?

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Where are they now? How Australian Jason Death became a Warriors’ cult hero Aussie hooker was adored by Warriors fans, so much so they devoted a section of the crowd to him and dressed up as the Grim Reaper.

Aussie hooker was adored by Warriors fans, so much so they devoted a section of the crowd to him and dressed up as the Grim Reaper.

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