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	The unlikely trans-Tasman partnership pushing the Pulse Stuff.co.nz - 5 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) The Central Pulse face the Mainland Tactix on Sunday for a spot in next week’s grand final. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	On The Up: Birdwoods – from Zimbabwe to Hawke’s Bay, 20 years of creativity and growth NZ Herald - 6 hours ago (NZ Herald) Birdwoods began as a metal bird sculpture business in Zimbabwe in 1991. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Jack and Joan Stichbury, married 78 years, receive 100th birthday greetings from King NZ Herald - 6 hours ago (NZ Herald) Joan turns 100 on Monday; Jack turned 100 in April 2023. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	New Zealand log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus Musson NZ Herald - 6 hours ago (NZ Herald) OPINION: Nelson and Tasman`s heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Epsom Girls Grammar to offer Cambridge as fears grow top schools could abandon NCEA NZ Herald - 6 hours ago (NZ Herald) One-third of Year 11 students didn`t take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Brynderwyns slip adds uncertainty for Northland businesses and motorists NZ Herald - 6 hours ago (NZ Herald) Another Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Open home planner: Five open homes to hit this weekend in Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 6 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) From a villa in need of some serious TLC, to a 70s home with Mid Century vibes, there’s a range of homes to see this weekend. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Lachie Hayes drops gritty debut album Stuff.co.nz - 6 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) REVIEW: The vibe is retro, and there’s a fascinating swirl of pop culture elements at play. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘Stop being sh.. heads’: The kitchen contractor and the abusive emails Stuff.co.nz - 6 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) Other customers of David Sceats have come forward, documenting legal battles with the kitchen contractor. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Verity Johnson: Jacinda Ardern is our Winston Churchill Stuff.co.nz - 6 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) OPINION: Two months after Churchill saved the UK from invasion, they booted him out at the next general election. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General