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About 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.
Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed
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Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory
OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.
Do I need to refrigerate sauce? An A-to-Z guide to storing condiments
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Three lessons from international protests amid unrest in Los Angeles
New York Times: Experts say harsh crackdowns can bolster or undermine governments.
In 23andMe case, a fight brews over who can sell your genetic code
'Why are you selling their genetic data when you don’t own it?'
In China, preventing exam cheating in the AI era is a high-security operation
Students faced strict surveillance, including drones and metal detectors.
Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's Red Bull future lies in Yuki Tsunoda's hands
OPINION: There is plenty for the Kiwi to race for over the coming months.
'Flick a switch': Just how psychopathic are surgeons?
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Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne
Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.
Fought over Crimea isolated and under attack
New York Times: 'It’s like life and death walking hand-in-hand.'
Michael Campbell reflects on US Open glory, 20 years on
'It’s one of those things you’ll never forget ... being hunted down by Tiger in his prime'
When it comes to rare metals, China has the upper hand
New York Times: Rare earth minerals are a key issue in talks between the US and China.
Editorial: Make a stand against abuse
OPINION: Prospective candidates are thinking twice about standing in local elections.
'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.
Auckland Transport says speed limit increase at seaside highway was not appropriate
'AT does not believe the speed limit change... to be either desirable or appropriate.'
Bolt launches in Auckland against Uber and DiDi: An early morning price test
Newcomer says it will have no surge pricing – at least at launch.
'The new normal': Marine heatwaves reshape global ecosystems
The Blob reduced North Pacific humpback whales by 20% from 2012 to 2021.
'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.
Letters: Station is a welcome respite from commercial radio and TV
OPINION: RNZ is a national treasure - hands off
Founders of 'orgasmic meditation' firm guilty of forced labour scheme
New York Times: The trial featured testimony about sexual acts rarely described in court.
Simon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this!
OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.
Why women should drink no more than six glasses of wine a year
Telegraph: Alcohol as risky as smoking for breast cancer, experts warn.
Market close: SkyCity loses spot on the 20
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Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations
OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.
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