Cost-of-living crisis: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially
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‘What We Can Know’ review: In Ian McEwan’s future, the past is elusive
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Brett James, Grammy-winning country songwriter, dies in North Carolina plane crash
James (centre) was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021. Photo / Getty Images “Brett…
Electronic bail absconding cases surge over past decade as victims’ advocate warns of safety risks
It means, as a proportion of individuals on EM bail, the absconding rate increased from 5% to 14%.…
Pastures Past: Water tank worries in 1877
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Parents speak out after Christchurch woman’s ‘horrible’ eating disorder death
Jayne Ferguson died in July 2025 after suffering from a serious eating disorder. Her parents say she did…
Beat food fatigue: Small changes to elevate your weeknight dinners
Dinner ruts don’t happen because we’re lazy – they happen because we’re tired, busy and dealing with too…