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Behind-the-scenes talks turn ugly as ministers accuse one another of leaking to the press.

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A tiny team, a big idea and a very unusual pitch deck are shaking up global venture capital.

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A low-budget indie from the Coromandel is winning festivals nobody expected it to enter.

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The head coach has finally answered the question everyone's been asking. Nobody predicted the answer.

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Designers say it works with almost anything, and the local paint mixers can barely keep up.

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Wellington windstorm shuts down harbour — locals say worst in a decade

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Wellington windstorm shuts down harbour — locals say worst in a decade

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PM under fire as coalition partners threaten to walk over budget clash

Opposition leader unveils "radical" tax plan — and voters aren't sure yet

Explosive resignation rocks Beehive — what really happened behind closed doors

New Zealand and Australia clash over Pacific defence pact

Technology & AI

This AI startup from Wellington just landed $80m — and Silicon Valley is watching

"It knows too much": inside the AI tool the country's teachers can't stop using

Chip shortage returns — and this time it's coming for your car

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Culture

The Kiwi film everyone will be talking about this winter — and why it matters

Behind the scenes of the sold-out show reshaping Auckland's theatre scene

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The country's most controversial art exhibition just opened — go see it

Sports

All Blacks squad shake-up — three shock inclusions ahead of the Rugby Championship

Football Ferns eye historic knockout run after stunning form reversal

The rookie who could rewrite the record books — meet the country's next big thing

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