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Business:
The sluggish job market's another bump in our road to economic recovery 18:57

Entertainment:
Heidi Klum is planning a worm and parasite cleanse 18:54

Law and Order:
Two 19-year-old men have been charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton last month 18:37

Politics:
Fresh no-confidence motion to be moved in Rockliff government, Labor confirms 18:27

Entertainment:
Kelly Osbourne has described her father Ozzy Osbourne's death as the "hardest moment of my life" 18:24

National:
It might seem like Trump is winning his trade war. But the US could soon be in a world of pain 18:17

International:
Australia banned asbestos 20 years ago, but now a new battle is raging next door 18:07

Business:
Latest labour market figures look to be right on the money - with Reserve Bank expectations 18:07

Entertainment:
Donald Trump has hailed Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle advertising campaign 17:54

Athletics:
Athletics New Zealand has confirmed it's largest ever team for a World Para Championships 17:27

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