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SPCA's Alison Vaughan explains what a healthy cat's weight looks like with PetSure data showing obesity rates double within the first year.

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S Treasury doubles long-bond buyback programme to US$4b, curbing a hike in the cost of debt – for now.

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Tauranga City Council chief executive Marty Grenfell says he wasn't aware of risk to life at Mount Maunganui but he is best placed to address issues.

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Former Labour chief of staff Matt McCarten analyses Te Pati Maori’s strategic voting gambit and electorate chances

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Fast food companies are scheming ways to change their products to appeal to the Wegovy diet.

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Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle have together issued more than US$200b in corporate debt this year.

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Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions live from the NZ Herald newsroom.

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Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders, live from the NZ Herald newsroom.

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Herald Sport journalist Alex Powell says Liam Lawson must figure in Red Bull's long term plans if he's getting a shot in the top team.

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From DIY meth-testing to horny dogs, OneRoof's Catherine Smith reveals the Kiwi Agent's Open Home horror stories.

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Skellerup posts a record profit while Spark sees flat earnings as it resets the business in two parts.

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Peter Griffin from the Business of Tech podcast has been comparing policy.

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Panelists Chelsea Daniels and Dave Letele on Tauranga City Council's report that found systemic failings in the Mauao landslide.

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Former All Blacks lock Ian Jones says we need to play with pace and width when we get the opportunity in the first test against South Africa.

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Air New Zealand chief operations officer Kate Boyer talks about fare increases and a new automated booking system for cancelled international flights.

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Wiremu Poa went from running a community gym out of his garage to now a booming business in a premium location.

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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, August 20, 2026. A further four probes will follow Paul Davison KC's sobering review into the deadly slip at Mount Maunganui.

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NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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MetService morning weather update: August 20, 2026.

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National Road Carriers' Justin Tighe-Umbers says a dedicated Supply Chain Minister and freight reforms are needed to cut costs and lift productivity.

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Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he is now seeking assurance from other councils that risks to life are being reported correctly.

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There are calls for council bosses to take personal accountability.

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New Zealand’s birth rate stats just keep getting worse. The latest show ‘natural population growth’ has fallen to 18,700 for the year to June – the lowest it’s been since WWII. Births are at their lowest since 2003. So should we throw...

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Why the public don’t trust the justice system - Evidence #264 - suppressed identity of an evil, evil gang member

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Tell the electricity companies there’s a cost of living crisis - Meridian follows Contact with record annual profits

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The latest appalling excesses of the public sector, exposed by Taxpayers Union’s Jordan Williams

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Dr Luke Bradford, NZ College of General Practitioners President - GP's are seeing a surge in flu, and it's nasty this year!

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Karen Chhour, ACT's Spokesperson for Children - What is the proposed Working with Children Card scheme?

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Your Money Matters with Harness Financial Episode 56 - Shots Fired in the Comments Section Make smart decisions for your financial future with Samuel Rees-Thomas and Dieter Timmerman from Harness Financial. Find out more at Watch The...

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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Endometriosis to be diagnosed sooner after guideline change and ZZ Top drummer dies aged 77 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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