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Companies and shareholders associated with the government’s fast-track projects gave more than $500,000 in donations to National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to a recent analysis by RNZ.

Signs warning ‘max hug time three minutes’ have been put up outside the airport

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.

Coach Stacey Marinkovich wants to see the Diamonds show some pride after being humbled in the opening Constellation Cup clash.

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A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above New Zealand's South Island when conditions are just right.

Hosts England also face Samoa and Australia in Pool A

Starting hooker Quincy Dodd will miss Australia's clash against New Zealand, who ambushed the Jillaroos in the sides' last meeting.

People who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain's King Charles III on…