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Samoan inspired restaurant wins Aotearoa food award
Head chef and owner Henry Onesemo holds the distinguished title of being the first Samoan to have his business named 'New Restaurant of the Year' at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024.
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The cocktail everyone's drinking at the US Open - and how to make one
13 Sep 2024On a muggy New York evening spent on sticky stadium seats, you're going to want something refreshing.
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Labour criticises lack of contingency plan on Cook Strait ferries amid budget issues
4 Aug 2024Labour's transport spokesperson described the government's handling of the iReX project as a complete failure.
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Foreigners in the heart of the NZ Olympic golf team
29 Jul 2024Traditional sporting rivalries have been put aside for the Paris Olympics, with an Englishman and a South African getting the full Kiwi treatment while helping…
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What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
31 May 2024Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
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Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.
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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
22 Apr 2024On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
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Hurricanes Poua intent on performing haka at next match
22 Mar 2024There have been weeks of controversy since one that criticised the government.
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New Zealanders face paying higher prices over Red Sea shipping threat
31 Dec 2023Businesses and consumers could be paying more as global shipping is disurpted by the conflict in the Middle East.
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Ukraine war: Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city
Ukraine insisted that only military infrastructure had been targeted in the attack on Belgorod.
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Israeli tanks advance deeper into Gaza districts, 12 weeks into war
Israeli forces continue to push deeper into central and southern Gaza as intensive air strikes filled hospitals with dead injured people.
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'We were told they know better' - Lifeguards deal with foul-mouthed swimmers
31 Dec 2023Lifeguards at an Auckland beach have been subjected to verbal abuse after trying to keep swimmers safe.
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Wellington street parking switches to Pay by Plate
31 Dec 2023The council has released details to help drivers make the switch when parking in the city.
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The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit
The Beatles have topped the UK charts with their single 'Now and Then', making them the act with the longest gap between their first and last number ones.
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SZA tops Grammy nominations in a year made for women and 'Barbie'
11 Nov 2023Versatile recording artist SZA leads this year's Grammy Award nominations coming in ahead of industry heavyweight Taylor Swift.
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All Blacks and Black Ferns: What we learned from their triumphs
1 Oct 2023The All Blacks and Black Ferns showcased the sort of breath-taking rugby they are capable of, so where does this leave both teams as they enter the biggest phases of their seasons? Video
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Anatomy of a scroll: Avantdale Bowling Club - 'Friday Night @ The Liquor Store'
24 Sep 2023Music 101 speaks to writer Tom Scott and producer Christoph El Truento about the Silver Scroll-nominated song from Avantdale Bowling Club, 'Friday night @ The Liquor Store'. Audio
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FIFA World Cup: New Zealand may just about be ready to do the unthinkable
25 Jul 2023New Zealand's Football Ferns are on the cusp of accomplishing a feat few could have predicted days ago - advancing to the knockout stage of the Women's World Cup.
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Watch: PM announces portfolio reshuffle after Kiri Allan resignation
24 Jul 2023Ginny Andersen will take over as justice minister, but keep her existing police portfolio.
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What disinformation has taken from us
22 Jul 2023Disinformation looms over the 2023 election campaign, threatening the basis of our democracy. How has it come to this in Aotearoa?
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Two weeks after Russia's mutiny, all eyes on Belarus
Belarus' leader was a key player in bringing the Wagner mutiny to an end, but now its leader Prigozhin is missing and the country itself may be a pawn in Putin's game.
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Love song by teen who has never been in love scoops Gold Guitar Awards
5 Jun 2023A love song written by a teenager who admits he has never fallen in love has won him the Gold Guitar Awards and an armful of other category wins. Audio
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Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border
Three Israeli soldiers have been killed by an Egyptian security officer in exchanges of fire on the Israeli side of the border.
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Week in Politics: For Labour's sake, Nash must go
31 Mar 2023Analysis - The Stuart Nash scandal has the potential to damage Labour's election chances, Marama Davidson creates controversy and Auckland's second harbour crossing to be built earlier than expected.
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White House chief of staff Klain expected to leave in weeks -sources
22 Jan 2023Ron Klain, President Joe Biden's White House chief of staff, plans to leave his post in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday, in a major changing of the guard.
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Lack of hotel developments outside biggest city could impact tourism
8 Sep 2022A sharp downturn in the number of hotel developments could lead to shortages in popular tourist destinations outside of Auckland.
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Vanuatu athletes' battles just to get to Friendly Games
27 Jul 2022Vanuatu's 17-strong team for the Commonwealth Games has jumped through hoops to get to England.
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Local government conference: Focus on elected membership, co-governance and climate change
23 Jul 2022A district mayor says the local government sector is ready to launch into a future that embraces more youthful members, Māori and climate change action.
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