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Pets permitted on Auckland trains

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    Michael Tayler says NZ is at risk of being left behind if we don't start considering GM food.

    Kiwis divided on GM food

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    Dark and neutral hues accented by ochre and green - that's what we'll see on The Block NZ.

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    Roasted fruit salad

    Cabbage classics: okonomiyaki, sauerkraut

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    Artificial intelligence technology could be a key driver of future prosperity in the top of the south.

    Using trees as carbon sink

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    CJ Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith) believes she may have found a way to time-travel in See You Yesterday.

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    REVIEW: This Spike Lee-produced movie is is a socially conscious slice of sci-fi that deserves to find a large audience.

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    Qatar's prep for FIFA 2022

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    How will World Cup fans cope in a country where a beer costs $25 and homosexuality is illegal?

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    Let's ban plastic bottles next video

    Bostock New Zealand Organic Supply Manager, Heidi Stiefel shows off the new compostable PLU apple stickers.

    OPINION: How-to Dad Jordan Watson says we need to make changes to reduce our dependency on plastic.

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    RNZ's newest presenter is the first Pacific Islander to present a regular weekday show on the station.

    Amy Schumer's c-section scar

    Suddenly I'm a 'sports mom'

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    120-year-old chocolate for sale

    At first the owner listed the box for sale for  about $2000.

    Rancid and festooned with sugar bloom, the historic edible from The Boer War could go for hundreds of dollars.

    Carving's penis removed video

    Iwi are upset over vandalism of a carved ancestral figure. The chainsaw-wielding culprit is not remorseful.

    My heart will go on... and on and on

    Rats 'completely out of control'

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    Sunday Drive: Mazda MX-5 RF video

    They may be only subtle, but the tweaks Mazda has made to the MX-5 have made a noticeable difference.

    Mazda has subtly tweaked the MX-5 to make it better than ever.

    Audi NZ goes left of centre with its electric SUV video

    We give a left-hand drive Audi e-tron EV-SUV a try on local Kiwi roads.

    DeLorean was a rock star of the car industry - in ways both good and bad.

    DeLorean film as successful as car was video

    'Framing John DeLorean' review: Alec Baldwin movie is an uneven blend of fact and fiction.

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    "What if I tell work and I no longer have opportunities for promotions or pay reviews because I am not worth investing in?"

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    OPINION: IVF, multiple miscarriages and heartbreak. And still, not an ounce of compassion.

    sport

    Canes' second stringers win

    Hurricanes back Peter Umaga-Jensen celebrates with Danny Toala after scoring a try against the Blues on Saturday.

    The Hurricanes put out a weakened team and trailed 24-5 at halftime, but still beat the hapless Blues.

    Player of year: Savea just super

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    8:07 AM  Fans were taken to hospital after a golf cart loaded with boxes got out of control at Pebble Beach

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    A student strike last month highlighted the issue of climate change once again.

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    Mike White visits the real quarter-acre, DIY paradise of Waikaia.

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    The Woolford family's Tauranga home is anything but cookie cutter.

    Hopping straight from one new build to another has given this family an instant upgrade.

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    Get your craft on with these clever DIY styles.

    Add a little luxe to your home with these crafty projects that make the most of velvet.

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    Ahu Ahu Beach Villas in Taranaki.

    Ahu Ahu Beach Villas combine an artistic assemblage of recycled and rustic materials in a peaceful farm setting with sweeping coastal views.

    Easy slow-cooker chicken soup video

    Simply prep your ingredients, pop them in the slow cooker and come back eight hours later to a delicious, nutritious meal.

    Prep your ingredients, pop them in the slow cooker and come back eight hours later.

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    We're guessing David Beckham's neck tattoos wouldn't have been pleasant to get.

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    How to get Meghan's royal glow video

    The Duchess of Sussex's amazing skin doesn't happen by accident.

    Want amazing skin like the Duchess of Sussex? Here are her facialist's top tips, tricks and techniques.

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    Classic styles that are all class

    A soft neutral pink blends into the background of any room while offering a touch of warmth.

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    Mudfight on a Mackenzie station while the Crown's high country management is under scrutiny.

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    Noeline Taurua hopes an intense five-day training camp on the Sunshine Coast will get her team ready for the World Cup.

    NZ's own 'stolen generation'

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    For the first time, the process involved in taking a baby from its mother is laid bare.

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