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Ikea finally on the way to NZ: Opening date revealed as building begins at Sylvia Park
Sylvia Park store will be size of three rugby fields - and yes it will have the meatballs.
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'It just wasn't affordable': Childcare costs drive family to leave New Zealand
An expat family says childcare costs were one of the reasons they left New Zealand.
Nanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting ahead of potential Russian counteroffensive in Ukraine
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern attended the Nato summit in Madrid last year.
Turkey’s president says he will back Finland’s Nato bid
Sweden still out in cold, over Erdogan's soft on "terrorism" claims.
Nato chief: Membership for Finland, Sweden ‘top priority’
Nato is urging Turkey and Hungary to accept the nomination for Finland and Sweden to join.
Paul Majurey: Reconnecting the public to vacated port land
OPINION: The chair of Eke Panuku stakes a claim for the waterfront.
Why Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factories
Big exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.
Deadly wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine
Attacks came day after Germany and US said they would send powerful tanks to Ukraine.
Finland is teaching students how to spot fake news
New York Times: Here’s what other countries can learn from its success.
Nato commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid
War-torn Ukraine will one day become a member of the world’s largest security alliance.
Greta Thunberg, Swedish activists sue state over climate policies
Youth-led "Auroras" march through Stockholm to file a lawsuit against Swedish state.
On the ground in the 'open city': A guide to Stockholm's best museums and attractions
From Abba to Vikings, the 'capital of Scandinavia' has something for everyone.
Swedish parties make deal to govern with hard-right support
Sweden Democrats founded by people from right-wing extremist groups, including neo-Nazis.
Sweden's far right just made history. Is it the country's future?
New York Times: Extreme political parties are on the rise across Europe.
Oat milk firm stirs up sales in South Korea
Oat milk firm says its exports markets will account for half of its business by next year.
Finland boosts security at Russia border with amended law
The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.
'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Turkey has 'legitimate concerns' with Finland and Sweden, Nato chief says
Turkey has accused Nato-hopefuls Finland and Sweden of supporting Kurdish militants.
'Returning' territories: Putin speech puts neighbours on edge
Putin's speech on the 350th anniversary of Peter the Great's birthday is significant.
Do Swedish people feed their guests?
New York Times: A Reddit post brought an unusual Swedish dining custom to light.
Nato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, Finland
Nato Secretary-General looks forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the Madrid summit.
Ikea land-seller Kiwi Property Group: Opening the financial books
"Pipeline of development opportunities one of the most exciting in the company's history".
Monkeypox: Why we should be worried about global spread
"This cat is already out of the bag ... but what sort of cat is it – a tabby or a tiger?"
Nato talks stall with Finland and Sweden
Nato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.
Finland, Sweden submit Nato membership application
The application submitted today must now be weighed by the 30 member countries.
The two nations bringing down Putin
Two powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.
'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.
'Russia caused this': What it means if Finland and Sweden join Nato
Explainer: The move would redraw Europe's security map.
Finland moves to join Nato amid Russian threats
Both Sweden and Finland are likely to apply for NATO protection as the war escalates.