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Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence NZ Herald

Sir Sam Neill filmed Legend of Zelda role before his death 1News

Former All Black takes to the ring ahead of Nyika v Masson NZ Herald

How a viral recipe turned Kingston biscuits into a hot item 1News

'They make me really angry': Kiwi nurse in Oz reveals who won't get her vote 1News

Hidden injury rules New Zealand’s best pacer out of rest of season NZ Herald

House of the Week: Built Off-Site and Hauled to Remote New Zealand WSJ

2026 Olympic Classes Regatta, Day 4: New Zealand 49er team Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn climb to second as medal series looms Yachting New Zealand

‘Disappointed ... perfectly fine’: MPs react to promotions and demotions on party list NZ Herald

How Aussie property slowdown could make New Zealand a better buy NZ Herald

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