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What makes Hamilton's $98 'glorified pie’ so special?
It costs about the same price as 14 local bakery pies.

Divine Connection: The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m
Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working property manager. Her husband ran a construction company. No-one knew they were married.

Dean Mulligan maintains innocence over 2010 killing of Marice McGregor
After 15 years in custody, a man convicted of bludgeoning a woman to death in a remote rural ravine continues to maintain his innocence.

Taupo desperate to rekindle flights to Wellington after Originair withdrawal
Taupo mayor David Trewavas says his door is open to offers from other airlines

Stuart Smith: We are committed to addressing gender discrimination
OPINION: The updated Act supports a fairer pathway for the 33 existing claims and ensures future ones are focused, credible, and truly reflect gender-based undervaluation.

Motorcyclists crash on loose gravel in Pukehina
The crash involved three riders from a group of 12, all aged over 50.

McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA
American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow.

Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.

Police hunt for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'
Police hope that by releasing the footage of the teens fleeing they will be able to identify them.

Why are ginger cats ginger? Scientists finally have the answer
Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough in Ukraine peace talks, Rubio says
The US secretary of state says he does not have high expectations for Ukraine-Russia peace talks due to be held in Turkey.

Truck driver dies after hitting parked car in Putaruru, Waikato
The driver was unresponsive when emergency services arrived at the scene.

Watch: Steven Alker makes flying start to major championship
The Kiwi holds second place after rattling in seven birdies in the opening round of the Regions Tradition.

US navy fleet flagship arrives for first New Zealand visit
The US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) has arrived in Wellington, marking its first visit to New Zealand and its capital city.

How one bad word derailed the pay equity debate, writes Ian Taylor (who uses obscene language in this column)
For reasons known only to her, Jan Tinetti use question time to steer the focus away from pay equity to a column with the c-word.

Katikati gym trio, all 88, stay active with farm life connection
The trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.

Rashford's £40m transfer belief
Marcus Rashford believes Manchester United would be prepared to sell him for £40m to anyone, not just Aston Villa.

Walmart warns higher prices could hit US this month due to Trump tariffs
The retailer said it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.

When is the Eurovision 2025 final and who is in it?
Here's your guide to the grand final as the great Eurovision party heads to Basel in Switzerland.

Politician's wife appeals against jail term for Southport attack tweet
A councillor's wife tells the appeal court she never intended to incite violence with a 2024 post.

Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show
Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.

Chris Mason: PM's Albania trip shows tricky path on migration
Keir Starmer chose a curious location to talk up his plan for hubs to host failed asylum seekers.