Rick Astley: ‘I’m not oblivious to how amazing all this is'
Times: Thanks to a freak moment, this 'one-hit wonder' has a new generation of fans.
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Tourism bosses told Wayne Brown his CCO reforms stood to lose $2m for major events
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Editorial: What should PM Christopher Luxon be asking Santa for Xmas?
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Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
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Letters: Education, and quoting a cockatoo ...
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Police intel files reveal fresh details on little-known Kiwi gangs subject to new law.
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Rev Glynn Cardy: It’s the time to spread a little Christmas cheer
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Alice Soper: No surprise at athletes speaking on Māori issues
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Chris Rattue: Is Liam Lawson destined to fail at Red Bull?
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Eight peculiar traits of a narcissist – and how to spot them
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Heidi Klum: 'I have a younger husband. Sex is good – very good'
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Home alone: I’m sick of feeling bad for being single and childless at 37 – so I’m spending Christmas by myself
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Anna Wise: I’m 67, single and I’d never get married again
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NZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'
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