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Each of our six major media firm chief executives has their own set of unique challenges and strategies.…
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She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
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Neil Kirton: The misconceptions about Hawke’s Bay’s new public transport network
From an operational perspective, two-sided stops also allow buses to run more efficiently. They avoid unnecessary detours or…
On The Up: Rotorua Airport’s four-legged employee gets national recognition for helping wildlife problem
Alton adopted Charlie while still working for Fire and Emergency, where he spent two decades fighting fires across…
Boris the missing cat home for Christmas: Ten months on the loose after Nelson SPCA intruder freed him
“I’ve not been able to stop thinking about him since I dropped him at the SPCA.” SPCA staff…
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Setting himself up for his post-rugby career, Barrett’s sideline business sees him partner with the respected French wine…
NZ Church leaders’ Christmas message: Exploring the profound identity of Jesus
In other words, there was something more to this Jesus than there was to the typical rabbi. Everyone…
Home Alone house owner shares behind the scenes secrets in new memoir
The comedy became an instant smash, taking more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Daughter Laura…