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Bluey’s Big Play, Auckland, review: Why Bluey’s live theatre show is a masterclass in kids’ entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?

My Secret Auckland: Actor Edwin Wright shares his favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Kiwi horse El Vencedor races in Hong Kong’s prestigious QEII Cup
El Vencedor will compete in the HK$28 million QEII Cup at Sha Tin tonight.

Will AI mean the end for interns?
As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces, common concerns are emerging. Will AI take jobs from humans? And could this spell the end of interns?

Headstones go undelivered for months as mourning families wait and hope
A woman is urging caution about a former funeral director who hasn’t delivered memorial headstones for her the graves of her nan and uncle.

Sale of $10m mansion was days from settling when disaster struck
A lengthy court fight has seen the buyer win back their $1m deposit, after a judge found the luxury property was no longer liveable.

Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Why a tiny shed is the perfect winter retreat
Opinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?

Northland woman warns of rare rat bite fever risk after trapping
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.

Gisborne clubs protest State Highway 35 speed boost
The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.

Why I’m questioning my dog’s best friend status - Glenn Dwight
Opinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?

'Ball bike' becomes internet sensation
Inventor James Bruton's bike without wheels has reached eight million views on YouTube.

Tauranga Boys’ College historical sexual abuse: Ombudsman finds board ‘acted unreasonably’
Ex-Tauranga Boys' College student said his teacher asked him to perform bondage on him.

How an NZ adventure left TV chefs Manu Feildel, Colin Fassnidge scarred for life
The MKR and Off Grid stars reveal the Kiwi hunting accident that left them scarred.

Travis Stakes redemption for Val Di Zoldo
Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.

Could my adult life have arced differently had I retained my Catholicism?
Opinion: In my case, that seems improbable but there is evidence that those who retain their faith live better lives, writes Damien Grant.

‘Dirty little secret’: the dark heart of the cleaning industry
Cleaning company bosses say law changes are needed to protect vulnerable cleaning workers.

Nationwide shortage of 500 hospital beds revealed
A deficit of hundreds of hospital beds means services can’t cope. What is planned to ease the pressure?

On The Up: Oxford farmers win award for fostering rural-urban connections and supportive work culture
Oxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.'

On The Up: Rotorua school bus driver Te Arohanui Hira competing in his 40th Rotorua Marathon
Te Arohanui Hira says it is 'the people' who keep him coming back each year.

Auckland pensioner loses $158k after accidentally sending life savings to wrong account
Andrew Che lost his retirement savings due to a one-digit bank transfer error.

Eubank makes weight on fight day for Benn contest
Chris Eubank Jr successfully weighed inside the limit at a second weight-check for Saturday's middleweight contest with Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Mangione Trial
Luigi Mangione enters his plea in death penalty federal charges