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What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?
If you're feeling extra hungry while breastfeeding, there's a good reason for it.

Kitchen Things stores closed as premium kitchenware chain put in receivership
Kitchen Things and a group of related companies have been placed into receivership, with all 12 of the appliance retailer’s stores closing while receivers assess the business.

Chris Wood honoured by Premier League peers in team of the year
The All Whites striker was one of two Nottingham Forest players in the PFA team of year, which was dominated by Liverpool and Arsenal stars.

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

Person killed as crash closes State Highway 1 near Dunedin
A person is dead after a crash near Allanton.

Samoa and Tonga set to clash in Pacific Nations Cup opener
Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup series opener between Samoa and Tonga will set the tone for both teams as they chase qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

X-ray reveals All Black lock’s nasty forehead fracture
The dent on All Black Patrick Tuipulotu’s forehead prompted a hospital visit in Argentina.

What goes on the best toastie in New Zealand?
A sandwich described as a "polyamorous marriage of fun flavours" has taken out New Zealand's top toastie title.

Birth of critically endangered skinks at Auckland Zoo give hope for species
There’s renewed hope for the future of a “nationally critical” alpine skink species with the birth of four skinks at Auckland Zoo.

Internet outage hits thousands in Auckland, Northland
One NZ said a few thousand people may be affected and technical teams were trying to fix the issue.

Live: High schools close as teachers hold one-day strike
The teachers say they're insulted by the government's latest pay offer and it must "move the needle".

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of August 18 - 24
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Two of US Air Force's largest planes set for special cargo delivery in Auckland
A C-5M Super Galaxy will touch down in Auckland on Wednesday.

Black Sox could be upgraded to world champions after Venezuelan’s failed doping test
Venezuela’s MVP has been provisionally suspended, raising the prospect of a remarkable upgrade for the Black Sox to what would be an eighth world title.

'Can you lend us some money?': Finance minister's mission abroad to secure more cash
It's kicked off a wider discussion about the Government's compounding debt pile.

Spark's profit tumbles in 'challenging' period
Spark chair Justine Smyth said economic headwinds, "materially lower customer spending" and structural changes in markets contributed to the fall.

Fletcher Building reports $419 million full-year loss
Fletcher Building has reported a full year net loss of $419m.

French Overseas Minister in New Caledonia to save Bougival deal
Manuel Valls is again visiting Nouméa to salvage a political agreement signed in July aimed at redefining the territory's relationship with France.

The best toasted sandwich in Aotearoa has been found
An Auckland eatery has taken out the prize with a toastie packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon and pickles.

One person dead, road closed after crash on State Highway 1 near Dunedin
Serious crash unit investigates collision near Allanton.

Hundreds of otherwise homeless turning to unsafe boarding houses, social services warn
Social services warn hundreds of otherwise homeless people, including families, have no option but to turn to unsafe boarding houses.