Dolly Parton accepts Americana award in message recorded before her death
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How Contact Energy pulled off its $2.3b Manawa takeover without a leak
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Former Labour deputy Kelvin Davis joins Erica Stanford’s Māori advisory education group
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Khylee Quince reflects on tikanga reforms as AUT law dean tenure ends
“I thought as the first Māori dean I could lead my school through that. It wasn’t always easy…
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2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards – NZ Herald
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Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record at secondary schools championships
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Celebrated Photographer Joel Meyerowitz Receives Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award
The World Photography Organization and the Sony World Photography Awards have announced that acclaimed photographer Joel Meyerowitz will…
What it’s like snorkelling around Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia
I’d arrived in Cairns the night before, staying at the aptly named Crystalbrook Flynn. After checking in, I…
Graham Norton on Taylor Swift, celebrity egos and lessons from his guests
Years ago, very early doors, we were having Dustin Hoffman on and he’s a big name. But I…
Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo opens up on drugs, violence and survival
DeAraugo, who says battles with body image and self-confidence drove an addictive, unhealthy relationship with both food and…