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I accidentally got sunburnt - what should I do?
If you're glowing lobster-red, don't reach for the toothpaste or butter - here's what the experts recommend to help heal your skin.
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GST used to be 10% - is it going to rise again?
This December marks 40 years since the law changed to allow GST to be introduced. But are there better ways for the government to collect tax?
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Unpacking a tussle over non-vegetarian food at festivals
9 Dec 2025And what the debate reflects about deeper tension over Indian cultural practices in New Zealand.
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Schools spend money on cruises, principals' hospitality
9 Dec 2025An annual report said the spending also included food for local families and in some cases travel for principals' partners.
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'Ridiculous': Man dumps insurance over sea surge assessment
9 Dec 2025Trevor Taylor's Christchurch home is several kilometres from the sea, but his insurance company has hiked his premiums by 30%.
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ACC's financial squeeze: The human toll
9 Dec 2025People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control.
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NZ Cricket chief 'on leave' as spat escalates
Scott Weenink is said to be in a "state of purgatory" with former greats dismayed over a "campaign to see the CEO removed".
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NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships
The NZDF says the seven different warships kept a "safe and professional distance" throughout.
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Riding electric bikes on great ride trail 'technically illegal'
9 Dec 2025Many riders on the 85km Timber Trail in Pureora Forest Park are on e-bikes, but the law says they're not allowed.
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Sam Ruthe explains how he smashed the 1500m school record
9 Dec 2025The ease at which he smashed the long-standing record took teenage runner Sam Ruthe by surprise.
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Kmart forced to recall more coloured sand products
9 Dec 2025Testing has found asbestos in licensed sensory activity sets, branded with popular shows Paw Patrol, Frozen and Bluey.
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Pink-door adult shop 'puts Eketāhuna on the map'
8 Dec 2025Ian Turner's shop is probably one of the more unusual ones to be found on a rural town's main street.
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Who knew what, and when, in the McSkimming saga?
8 Dec 2025The big new questions after a damning report into the police handling of the saga.
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Critically endangered Wētā thriving as breeding lab numbers surge
8 Dec 2025Ōtorohanga Kiwi House is preparing for a record 600 Mahoenui giant wētā hatchlings this summer.
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Do you know what to do in these emergencies?
From heatstroke to drowning, an allergic reaction or a really bad cut, here's how to handle common summer emergencies.
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Too many laws passing without 'proper scrutiny', former PM says
8 Dec 2025Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency and skipping consultation.
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Is it the end of the lavish office Christmas party?
There was a time when companies spent big on rewarding their employees with raucous events.
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Heat alert as parts of country face 36C day
8 Dec 2025Residents are being warned to keep cool and hydrated over the next week as the mercury soars. Video
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Why the internet is getting worse - and how to fix it
Remember when Twitter used to be good? I reckon it peaked somewhere around the first Covid-19 lockdowns.
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery in deal of the decade
Streaming giant Netflix says it will buy film and television studio Warner Bros Discovery for nearly $US83 billion.
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Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain
The Southern Ocean may be "sweating" more in response to climate change - but what does that mean?
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Crown looks to seize Mongrel Mob base where 'torturous' beatings took place
8 Dec 2025Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the gang pad in Mataura, Southland.
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Kaitāia woman sentenced after four dogs injure neighbours in Kaiwaka attack
7 Dec 2025A Kaitaia woman enjoying the sunshine ended up being flown to hospital, after four dogs set upon her.
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Kim Kardashian’s brain scan shows 'low activity' - a brain expert has questions
5 Dec 2025On a recent episode of The Kardashians, the reality TV star shared some startling news about her brain.
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