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Politics:
The aged care sector says staff need to be paid properly 14:57

Entertainment:
Macaulay Culkin's kids have "no idea" their parents are famous 14:42

Rugby:
Officials are committing to just the one year of Super Round in Christchurch - for now 14:27

Golf:
Justin Rose has surged into contention for a second FedEx Cup title with victory in the opening playoffs event on golf's PGA Tour in Memphis 14:27

National:
Where have all the coaches gone? The volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in NZ 14:17

Entertainment:
James Cameron has warned the world is on the brink of a "Terminator-style apocalypse" 14:12

Netball:
Grace Nweke is officially back in the fold for the Silver Ferns 14:07

Politics:
Major changes to the deer farming Code of Welfare - almost 20 years after it was established, in 2007 14:07

Law and Order:
Mystery still surrounds the death of Leiann Rae Davis in Auckland's Parnell last Thursday 13:47

Entertainment:
Kelley Mack's death came as a "total surprise" to those close to her 13:42

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