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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

Despite cost-of-living pressures, Kiwis still love takeaways, spending a total of $4.4b in the last year.

Takeaways fuel multi-million dollar hospitality growth

Despite cost-of-living pressures, Kiwis still love takeaways, spending a total of $4.4b in the last year.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

The former straight-talking Malvern councillor promised Selwyn transparency, fiscal responsibility, and real community engagement - and that’s what they’ll get, Gliddon says.

Lydia Gliddon’s plan for her first 100 days as Selwyn’s new mayor

The former straight-talking Malvern councillor promised Selwyn transparency, fiscal responsibility, and real community engagement - and that’s what they’ll get, Gliddon says.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

The latest fine for a 44-year-old beneficiary who continued to illegally sell motor vehicles has jumped 100 times from his first conviction four years ago.

Unlawful vehicle trading costs beneficiary a $10,000 fine

The latest fine for a 44-year-old beneficiary who continued to illegally sell motor vehicles has jumped 100 times from his first conviction four years ago.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

Christopher Luxon’s leadership is under growing pressure as National slips behind Labour in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll – and senior figures Nicola Willis and Gerry Brownlee face being voted out of Parliament.

Big names at risk as Labour pulls ahead and PM loses ground

Christopher Luxon’s leadership is under growing pressure as National slips behind Labour in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll – and senior figures Nicola Willis and Gerry Brownlee face being voted out of Parliament.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

Māori ward councillor Paul Te Poa Karoro Morgan says Māori are significant contributors to the region, and that he would have expected people to understand why they needed to come to the table.

Tasman community has ‘done themselves a disservice’

Māori ward councillor Paul Te Poa Karoro Morgan says Māori are significant contributors to the region, and that he would have expected people to understand why they needed to come to the table.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

J’Aime’s Denise Morreau says she’s learnt change and adaptation in combining her business co-owning a luxury patisserie with motherhood and becoming a Kiwi.

Luxury patisserie co-owner brings global experience to bear

J’Aime’s Denise Morreau says she’s learnt change and adaptation in combining her business co-owning a luxury patisserie with motherhood and becoming a Kiwi.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

OPINION: Gulls don’t stay out at sea and fish like albatrosses, nor do they dive to feed like terns or gannets. They scavenge. That’s why we see so much of them. They live off our wastefulness.

Our shrieking, scavenging, beautiful terrorists

OPINION: Gulls don’t stay out at sea and fish like albatrosses, nor do they dive to feed like terns or gannets. They scavenge. That’s why we see so much of them. They live off our wastefulness.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

Hundreds of military personnel are running through tactical scenarios, in heavy vehicles, in boats in the Marlborough Sounds, and by aircraft, day and night.

Military mission in Marlborough for Exercise Cassino

Hundreds of military personnel are running through tactical scenarios, in heavy vehicles, in boats in the Marlborough Sounds, and by aircraft, day and night.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

A long-running Timaru business is calling on the public to choose its new logo, and so far the response has been “overwhelming”, its new owners say.

Mashing it up: Business calls on public to help with logo change

A long-running Timaru business is calling on the public to choose its new logo, and so far the response has been “overwhelming”, its new owners say.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 25m

It looks like rice, feels crunchy, tastes like a sweet treat - and it is selling like hot cakes at this Christchurch bakery.

Customers go ‘crazy’ for stuffed Dubai chocolate cookie

It looks like rice, feels crunchy, tastes like a sweet treat - and it is selling like hot cakes at this Christchurch bakery.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 30m

Nicholas Irons is telling long-term residents at the Gore Motor Camp that they don’t have to leave, despite the council giving them 50-day eviction notices.

Lessee seeks legal advice over Gore council’s campground lease termination

Nicholas Irons is telling long-term residents at the Gore Motor Camp that they don’t have to leave, despite the council giving them 50-day eviction notices.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 30m

While Sky Sport’s Adine Wilson thinks it will be tough for the New Zealand netball team to retain the trophy, they do have one ace up their sleeve.

Former Silver Fern believes Grace key to Constellation Cup victory

While Sky Sport’s Adine Wilson thinks it will be tough for the New Zealand netball team to retain the trophy, they do have one ace up their sleeve.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 30m

Madras Coffee House owner had multiple cafes in India selling coffee and puffs, now he’s using the same model in central Christchurch - but with pies.

From puffs to pies: Indian cafe owner embraces Kiwi fare

Madras Coffee House owner had multiple cafes in India selling coffee and puffs, now he’s using the same model in central Christchurch - but with pies.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

Even the most competent swimmers can panic in the water

The difference between swimming and surviving in water

Even the most competent swimmers can panic in the water

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 1h

When Phil Waggott was 14m below the ocean’s surface, he realised for the first time that even the strongest swimmer can suddenly feel powerless.

He nearly drowned twice - now he’s teaching parents how to save their kids

When Phil Waggott was 14m below the ocean’s surface, he realised for the first time that even the strongest swimmer can suddenly feel powerless.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

Great style, well put together, or just someone who catches our eye. Every week, reporter Carly Gooch gets out and about to discover the people behind the clothes in Canterbury.⁠
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Natalie O'Connell’s haircut is to accommodate having to wear a helmet all the time on her bike she uses to get from A…

The Press @thepress.co.nz · 10h

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of the six-month-old.

Man arrested after Foxton Beach baby murder

A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of the six-month-old.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 11h

Six of the all-conquering 2023 Kiwis return for Sunday’s test, including Nelson Asofa-Soloman, while Kiwi Ferns name legend’s daughter and three rugby union converts.

Enforcer named for Kiwis test after NRL finals series ban

Six of the all-conquering 2023 Kiwis return for Sunday’s test, including Nelson Asofa-Soloman, while Kiwi Ferns name legend’s daughter and three rugby union converts.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

Immediately after a fatal shooting in an otherwise quiet Christchurch street, footage shows a frantic scene with some trying to help while others scramble.

‘What have you done?’: Aftermath of Christchurch man’s fatal shooting caught on camera

Immediately after a fatal shooting in an otherwise quiet Christchurch street, footage shows a frantic scene with some trying to help while others scramble.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 12h

A judge has ruled that a Nelson man who stabbed another in the abdomen after a night-time confrontation acted out of excessive self-defence rather than deliberate aggression.

Nelson man sentenced to home detention for stabbing in ‘excessive self-defence’

A judge has ruled that a Nelson man who stabbed another in the abdomen after a night-time confrontation acted out of excessive self-defence rather than deliberate aggression.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 13h

St Albans is set to get a new supermarket on land that has been vacant for 20 years.

Go ahead for controversial Christchurch supermarket

St Albans is set to get a new supermarket on land that has been vacant for 20 years.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 13h

Australian family the subject of a film opening Nelson Tasman’s climate action week.

Family not shopped at supermarket for 15 years

Australian family the subject of a film opening Nelson Tasman’s climate action week.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 14h

Emergency services are attending the scene and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

Serious three-vehicle crash closes State Highway 1 in South Marlborough

Emergency services are attending the scene and motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 14h

Simon Watts said the decision was not made by him personally but was due to maintaining party numbers in the House.

Minister denied leave for country’s biggest climate event

Simon Watts said the decision was not made by him personally but was due to maintaining party numbers in the House.

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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 14h

Two new 200m ferries, due to arrive in 2029, would be built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, a major shipbuilder that is part of China’s strategically important China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

Government to buy new Interislander ferries from China

Two new 200m ferries, due to arrive in 2029, would be built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, a major shipbuilder that is part of China’s strategically important China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

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