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09 August 2020
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[Bondage doc's career in tatters](
Five years ago he was a busy gynaecologist, but his love of bondage and a series of bad decisions changed all that.
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[Tick. Tick podcast: Jacinda Ardern says border may open for essential skilled migrants](
Prime Minister signals the first significant loosening of the borders - and reveals her Government's biggest failure.
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[Small Article Image]( [One person seriously injured, nine arrested after mass brawl on Wellington's Courtenay Place](
Nine people have been arrested and one left seriously injured after a large fight in central Wellington.
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[Small Article Image]( [Retirement: 'We sold the house and bought a bus'](
Lynette and John Valk swapped suburbia in Blenheim for a life on the road, and they couldn't be happier in retirement.
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[Small Article Image]( [Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: August 8, 2020](
Former National MP Paula Bennett will be filling in for which role next week?
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[Small Article Image]( [Election 2020: Labour launch campaign with targeted hiring subsidy aimed at getting 40,000 into work](
Policy would see employers paid up to $22,000 to hire or keep on staff.
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National news
[Small Article Image]( [A Kiwi in Sydney: I've lost my freedom to come home](
OPINION: I've lived my adult life straddled across New Zealand and Australia. Now Covid-19 has separated me from my loved ones as we fear the worst is still to come.
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[Small Article Image]( [Lotto's Powerball to roll over again to $43 million after $38 million jackpot not struck](
The numbers have been drawn for Saturday nights huge $38 million Lotto Powerball jackpot.
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[Small Article Image]( [Election 2020: National Party announces list of MPs and candidates for upcoming election](
National Party has announced its line-up for the 2020 election, with few changes to the party's top line up.
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[Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Stylish face masks selling out across New Zealand](
Face masks are not compulsory but retailers across New Zealand are struggling to meet demand.
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Technology
[Small Article Image]( [A trio of delightful Technics audio solutions](
SPONSORED: Technics is back with a bang: We review the AZ70 headphones, Ottava SC-50 S speaker and SL-1500C turntable.
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[Small Article Image]( [Facebook removes post by Donald Trump containing Covid-19 misinformation](
Social media giant takes down post by US President for the first time as it toughens stance on misleading political speech.
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[Small Article Image]( [Why Kiwis should choose fibre broadband](
SPONSORED: NZ is spoilt for choice with world-class fibre broadband, but choosing the right broadband to suit your needs can be challenging.
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[Small Article Image]( [From Shortland Street screen to YouTube star](
He's gone from walk-on roles in an New Zealand soap to king of the screen on the internet.
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[Small Article Image]( [Googles problems are bigger than just the antitrust case](
As the computing conglomerate has grown, so too have the risks that it becomes more conventional, losing what made the company special.
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[Small Article Image]( [The Government is upgrading its system for blocking child abuse websites](
The Government sought companies able to expand into the interception of objectionable content shared directly between people.
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Business
[Small Article Image]( [Vegan protesters swoop on Auckland's Fried Chicken Festival](
Drenched in fake blood protesters reminded poultry lovers that every chicken has a story.
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[Small Article Image]( [The vegan who worked in a slaughterhouse](
OPINION: After working where they were killed, I could not bring myself to eat animals.
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[Small Article Image]( [Here's how people make money in a pandemic](
OPINION: Turns out, massive disruption is not all bad news for bank accounts.
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[Small Article Image]( [Bottle store migrant exploitation: Inquiry calls grow louder](
A large number of young men pursuing residency via jobs at bottle stores incentivises the ongoing expansion of liquor outlets, critics say.
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[Small Article Image]( [Labour's plan to get 40,000 into work welcomed by BusinessNZ, union](
The policy, an expansion of the Flexi-wage scheme, could be rolled out quickly, says CTU.
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[Small Article Image]( [Police on track for poorer retirement as super scheme underperforms KiwiSaver](
Review begins after Police pension scheme underperforms KiwiSaver.
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Rural
[Small Article Image]( [Bostock Brothers show true cost of raising chickens ethically](
The hefty price tag of an organic free-range chook is a reflection of high animal welfare and environmental standards, producers say.
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[Small Article Image]( [Kennel owner fights ban after dogs maul over 50 sheep on neighbour's farm](
Two dogs in Nancy Williamson's care went on a four-week killing spree, mauling more than 50 sheep.
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[Small Article Image]( [Southland cleared of M.bovis cattle disease](
MPI regional recovery manager Richard McPhail is urging farmers to keep biosecurity top of mind, as he announces no more active M.bovis properties in Southland.
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[Small Article Image]( [BVD stealing dairy herd profit](
SPONSORED: While M. bovis and Covid-19 may be competing for farmers' attention this winter, another equally infectious disease has lurked in the background.
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[Small Article Image]( [No long-term business without animal welfare: Dairy farmers](
The more you take care of your herd the better they are at producing milk, say farming couple.
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[Small Article Image]( [Ammonium nitrate that caused Beirut blast not commonly used in New Zealand](
The chemical that caused the explosion in Beirut isnt commonly used as a fertiliser in New Zealand.
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World
[Small Article Image]( [Plane returning Indians stranded by Covid-19 skids off runway killing 16, injuring dozens](
The Air India Express flight with 190 people on board split in two while landing.
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[Small Article Image]( [Eye candy: More than 50,000 pink flamingos mass in France](
France's Covid-19 lockdown thought to be the reason for population boost in the birds.
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[Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Man in his 30s among 12 deaths in past 24 hours as Victoria records 466 new cases](
Australian state marks third day in a row of coronavirus cases in the 400s as death toll reaches 193.
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[Small Article Image]( [US border tunnel appears to be 'most sophisticated'](
An incomplete tunnel found stretching from Mexico to Arizona appears to be the most sophisticated tunnel in US history".
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[Small Article Image]( [Beirut is a city shattered and covered in dust as clean up continues and blame game begins](
A massive operation is still underway in the city to clean up after the seaport explosion.
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[Small Article Image]( [They were family and fought Beirut's fires together - including their last](
Charbel Hitti got to Beiruts port with his cousin and uncle. The family of firefighters thought they were putting out an ordinary blaze not their last.
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Entertainment
[Small Article Image]( [James Cameron: I want to make all my films in New Zealand](
The Titanic and Avatar director hopes to one day be a New Zealand citizen and wants to make all his future films in NZ.
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[Small Article Image]( [Friends reunion delayed with no production date set for show](
Rising Covid-19 cases in California force the cancellation of filming of the reunion
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[Small Article Image]( [Coronation Street villain gives rotten eggs a bad name](
The show's villains were once loveable lowlifes. Now, theyre pure evil.
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[Small Article Image]( [Netflix's World's Most Wanted, Tiny Creatures among weekend's best to stream](
New documentaries include looks at the globe's biggest criminals and cutest critters.
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[Small Article Image]( [Wellington's 'sit-down comedian' with a new take on funny](
Dave Batten has cerebral palsy, and has wanted to be a comedian since he was a boy; now he's making waves in Wellington, a Raw Quest semi-finalist.
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[Small Article Image]( [Coronavirus: Picasso, Monet, Dali exhibitions put off due to travel restrictions](
Five major art shows postponed as border measures mean high-value pieces can't get into the country.
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Sport
[Small Article Image]( [Live: Super Rugby Aotearoa - Hurricanes v Chiefs](
Winless Chiefs refused to lie down but Hurricanes got a key bonus-point win in the capital.
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[Small Article Image]( [All Blacks conditioner Nic Gill reveals the fittest players in the country](
The Barrett brothers have clearly been blessed with good genes, but don't underestimate the efforts of the 127kg 'big boppers' up front.
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[Small Article Image]( [Number 12 bus to Kilbirnie Park: Finally, Hurricane Julian Savea will show his wares](
Former All Blacks tryscoring machine returns to club rugby with more than one province chasing him.
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[Small Article Image]( [Warriors overcome chaotic week to stun Sea Eagles](
It's been a week full of drama for the Warriors, but it ended on a great note for the club.
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[Small Article Image]( [Super Rugby Aotearoa: Hurricanes kick clear for fifth straight win, Chiefs woeful season over](
Bonus point gives in-form Hurricanes a glimmer of hope while it's all over for Chiefs.
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[Small Article Image]( [Super Rugby Aotearoa: Kini Naholo overcomes injury nightmare to get Chiefs' chance](
After hitting up older brother Waisake for tips, former schoolboy sensation Kini Naholo puts injury woes behind him and readies for a Chiefs debut.
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