Emotional Lynda Topp recounts final year as caregiver for twin sister
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What could the latest UK byelection mean for Starmer's future?
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Farmer confidence dips in latest Rabobank survey
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The Huddle: Has Trump really won the war with Iran?
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Another Labour health policy where the numbers don't add up
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Labour's Chris Hipkins reveals how party bid to scrap prescription fees will benefit communities
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 18 June, 2026, the Employers and Manufacturers' Association warns there's still pain ahead,...
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Home Again: Former Shihad frontman on the details of his new memoir
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Black Caps v England: Can the Kiwi side fight back on Day 2?
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'Some bits don't stack up': Wellington mayor reveals why Golden Mile got scrapped
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Russian warship allegedly fires warning shots in English Channel
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'Good test case': SpaceX market value goes up following initial public offering
Elon Musk's SpaceX company has overtaken Amazon as the fifth most valuable in the world. It comes after a surge in its share price, driven by it joining New York's...
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The Huddle: Do we need an independent costings unit?
Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson and NZ Herald reporter Katie Bradford joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Fletcher asks for credit rating to be withdrawn
Fletcher Building has asked ratings agency Moody's to withdraw its credit rating of the company, as it reports continued pressures on its business and looks to cut...
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Rain and wind to hit South Island this weekend, warnings issued
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