Best Sam the Prodigy Podcasts (2025)

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UK schools using Covid measures to combat the flu 5:46

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about school's in the UK reintroducing Covid measures to combat this season's flu outbreak, as well as the owner of a controversial nude gladiator statue preparing for a legal fight.

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Special Olympics gets underway in Christchurch 3:34

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Special Olympics fever has touched down in Christchurch with the national summer games getting under way. The pinnacle event for athletes with intellectual disabilities has returned to the Garden City for the first time in 20 years. Teams began pouring into Otautahi yesterday ahead of today's opening ceremony which started this afternoon. Adam Burn…

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Evening business for 10 December 2025 4:05

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Black Caps on top of West Indies after first day of Wellington test 3:48

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The Black Caps and West Indies continue their tight test tussle. The West Indies pulled off a miraculous, record setting draw in Christchurch, but the Black Caps have the ascendency in the capital after day one. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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School lunch provider cleared of mouldy lunch mix up 7:33

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The food safety watchdog is recommending better traceability of delivered meals and better management of left over food following an investigation into how mouldy rancid lunches were served to students at a Christchurch school. A report by New Zealand Food safety has found there is no wider food safety issue with the provider, the School Lunch Coll…

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Locals too scared to take the bus after fatal attack 13:01

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Locals in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes say they're too scared to use the bus after two unprovoked attacks on Monday night left one man dead and another seriously injured. Both men were passengers on the same 76 bus with the first victim being stabbed in Glen Innes before getting off, and the second then being attacked later in Orakei. A 36-yea…

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MPs drumming up support for social media ban 3:16

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As Australia's ban on social media for under 16 year olds comes into force, MPs are drumming up support for similar online protectsions here. Both Labour and National party MPs today co-hosted an event at Parliament which illustrated some of the damaging things young people can see online. Nick James went along for a look.…

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Lawyer of man allegedly killed by prison cellmate says it was preventable 5:40

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The lawyer for man who was allegedly killed by his prison cellmate claims the death was entirely preventable. A homicide investigation in underway following the death of Jon Trubuhuovic who was 69 years old. He died ten days after being assaulted, alleged by the man he was sharing a cell with. Trubuhuovic's lawyer James McGilvary spoke to Lisa Owen…

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Calls for a commissioner for animals amid worries welfare laws are outdated 6:53

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A group of law professionals is calling for a Commissioner for animals; claiming current animal welfare laws are out of date, not fit for purpose and the system is riddled with conflicts of interest. The New Zealand Animal Law Association has released a 60-page report making a detailed case for a commissioner for animals. President of the New Zeala…

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Parker devastated by positive doping test but confident he'll be cleared 3:16

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New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says he's devastated by his positive doping test, but is confident he'll be cleared of wrongdoing. The former WBO world champion has given his first interview since returning an adverse finding in a drug test following his shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October. Sports correspondent Dana Johanns…

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Tens of thousands of computers infected with info stealing software 5:32

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26,000 people are being told that their computers are infected with a software stealing their sensitive information. The National Cyber Security Centre took the unusual step of sending emails to all addresses identified as having the malware today. It says Lumma Stealer is typically found on devices using Microsoft Windows operating systems. The la…

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Millions of teens lose access to social media as ban comes into place 7:22

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Start a new sport, learn an instrument or read a book was the advice given by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today as millions of teens lost access to their social media accounts. The world-first nationwide ban bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing ten major apps including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Australia cor…

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How to handle the build up to Christmas 6:20

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As we hurtle into the so called silly season at break neck speed some of you may feel the wheels are about to fall off. On the family front there can be pressure to deliver the perfect day, cook a chef grade ham, get along with your least favourite uncle and balance the household budget. Add to that the current debate about whether the summer break…

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Calls for overhaul of Australian parliamentary entitlement rules 6:42

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Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about calls in Australia for an overhaul of parliamentary entitlement rules as a senior government Minister faces controversy amid daily revelations detailing how she and her family have enjoyed some of the perks of office.

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Tongariro businesses hit as fire frightens off tourists 3:38

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The fire burning in Tongariro National Park is now contained, but the after effects are still taking a toll on the tourist hotspot's economy. It's the second major fire in just a month -- the first of which seared some 3000 hectares of the world heritage site national park. Jimmy Ellingham reports

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Evening business for 9 December 2025 1:56

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least three years 2:53

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The All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least another three years while New Zealand Rugby cashes in on crowds in the city centres. Next year the All Blacks play just four home games. New Zealand Rugy are unapologetic about how they work out where the top teams play but say not all is lost for the smaller centres. Sports reporter Felicity Re…

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Major RMA overhaul revealed 10:28

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It has been revealed a major RMA overhaul with two new laws replacing the Resource Management Act; a Natural Environment law and a Planning law. The planning bill would lay out what infrastructure is needed and when, with land secured for key things like roads, schools, and utilities. The changes could boost GDP by more than $3 billion a year. The …

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Government reveals sweeping overhaul of the RMA 4:26

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The coalition is heralding the single largest economic reform in a generation - as it sets out its sweeping overhaul of the RMA. The much-loathed Resource Management Act has proved a perpetual bugbear - confusing and complex. The government says its radical new approach will make that much easier. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports.…

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Manhunt underway after fatal stabbing on Auckland bus 7:40

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A manhunt is underway after one man was fatally stabbed and another injured onboard the number 76 bus in east Auckland last night. Police have described it as "appalling" and unprovoked. A passenger was attacked by another man onboard as he got off the bus. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Another man has had surgery on his han…

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DOC investigating after hikers dropped at Tongariro crossing 7:13

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DOC is investigating after shuttle operators dropped hikers at the start of the Tongariro Alpine crossing despite a bad weather forecast, Meaning they shouldn't be on the track. Transport operators must adhere to official NIWA advisories and not take anyone to the walk if there's a bad forecast. Meanwhile multiple blazes have broken out in Tongarir…

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Man arrested after fatal Auckland bus stabbing 4:14

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Police have arrested a man after two unprovoked attacks on two passengers on an East Auckland bus last night has left one dead, and another seriously injured in hospital. The first victim got off the route 76 bus with a fatal knife wound to his torso just before 8pm, and about 10 minutes later a second person boarded the same bus and was also stabb…

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Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and health in jeopardy after head knock 3:45

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The consequenses have continued in the wake of one of the scariest sporting moments of the year. Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and long term health are both in serious jeopardy after the Tongan forward took three separate head knocks in a single game, resulting in a seizure and brain surgery. Sport reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Christchurch school wows with end of year concert 8:01

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A Christchurch secondary school's end of year prize giving and concert has become a thing of legend. St Andrew's College practically broke the internet in 2023 with its performance of Stairway to Heaven. This year's showstopper was a heartfelt tribute to Aotearoa with a medley of iconic kiwi anthems. Recently graduated student Miu Kim, who played a…

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Paramount in bidding war with Netflix to buy Warner Brothers 5:11

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US correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about media giant Paramount throwing its hat in the ring to buy Warner Brothers, sparking a bidding war with Netflix, as well as the Defence Secretary facing more pressure around US strikes on alleged drug boats.

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Retail rage on the rise for shoppers this festive season 7:09

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The festive season will put some people in the red, and not only when it comes to bank accounts and Santa suits - but also in the form of retail rage. The feelings of being overwhelmed, frustration at not getting a carpark, having to queue endlessly for the check-out, missing the cut off for the post, along with tough economic times are all gearing…

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Zelensky to discuss peace proposals in London 5:45

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about plans for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to London to discuss peace proposals, as well as ongoing investigations into a pepper-spray assault at Heathrow Airport.

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Evening business for 8 December 2025 3:37

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Queenstown skier claims 20th world cup podium place 3:38

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Two months out from the Winter Olympics Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is proving she'll be one to watch in Italy. The 24-year-old claimed her 20th career World Cup podium today, the second time she'd medalled in Giant Slalom in two days. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Firefighters scrambling to contain fires in Tongariro National Park 6:13

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Firefighters are scrambling to contain several fires burning in Tongariro National Park. More than a dozen fire vehicles plus five choppers are fighting the blaze, which is estimated to be 100 hectares. It comes just a month after another massive wildfire ripped through 3000 hectares of the national park. Fire and Emergency's director of operations…

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Former Police Commissioner accuses police minister of withholding info on McSkimming 3:35

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With the Jevon McSkimming scandal once more erupting with competing claims, there are calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to establish all the facts. It follows an explosive interview on TVNZ's Q&A over the weekend - where the former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster accused both Labour's Chris Hipkins and the police minister Mark Mitchell of k…

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Calls for a new national nutrition survey 10:54

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You are what you eat or so the saying goes, but it is increasingly difficult to know what New Zealanders are made of with data about our eating habits more than a decade and a half old. That's why public health experts are calling on the government to fund a new national nutrition survey. Professor of population nutrition at the University of Auckl…

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Appeal for people at measles locations of interest to call Healthline 7:34

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Health New Zealand is appealing for people who have been at any of almost a dozen measles locations of interest to urgently call Healthline. Te Whatu Ora says anyone at the locations on the days and times listed could be at risk of developing measles and spreading it to others. To date there's been 30 cases in the outbreak. Health New Zealand's pub…

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Parts of the country sweltering under heat alerts 3:30

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Hawke's Bay and Gisborne are sweltering under heat alerts today with temperatures reaching 34 degrees at Napier Airport and 32 degrees in Wairoa. They're not the only regions wilting under warm conditions - Gisborne hit 32.6 degrees this afternoon, and on Sunday new records were set for December temperatures in Tauranga and Whitianga. Warmer ocean …

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Questions remain over state of All Blacks coaching staff 5:35

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The rugby season might be over, but plenty of questions still remain over the state of the All Blacks coaching staff. The team had a year of ups and downs - suffering a number of disappointing losses to the likes of England, South Africa and Argentina. Scott Robertson's position as head coach is under the microscope ahead of next month's official t…

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Running prodigy Sam Ruthe smashes secondary school records 7:02

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Running prodigy Sam Ruthe has shattered a record that's stood for more than three and half decades. The 16 year-old ran his 1500 metre heat in 3 minutes and 38.62 seconds at the New Zealand secondary schools track and field championship in Hastings. He broke the previous record held since 1989 by Commonwealth games runner, Richard Potts, shaving of…

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Israel getting closer to phase two of Gaza ceasefire plan 5:01

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Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel getting closer to implementing the second phase of the Gaza Ceasefire plan, and how that would change things for Palestinians living in Gaza.

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Man ditches home insurance after huge price jump based on risk 7:53

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A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up $1000, or 30% a year based on new risk pricing. Tower insurance has taken into account the risk of sea surge and landslips for the Burwood home, as well as earthquakes and flooding. But Trevor Taylor says his home is several kilometres from the sea and he can't fathom the …

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Cat missing for 14 years reunited with owner 6:08

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Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about Mo, a cat who's been reunited with his owner after going missing 14 years ago.

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Countries to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation 5:19

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United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about several countries announcing plans to boycott Eurovision 2026 after organisers confirmed Israel will compete, as well as Britain and Norway joining forces to protect against Russian forces.

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Black Caps dominate for second day in a row in West Indies test 2:12

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New Zealand are set to draw first blood in the three match series against the West Indies in Christchurch. The Black Caps have dominated for a second day in a row, leaving a daunting task for the visitors to try and save the first test. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Evening business for 5 December 2025 2:54

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

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Dozens of fake stores scamming online shoppers taken down 5:49

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The Commerce Commission has taken down close to two dozen fake stores scamming online shoppers. The stores advertise online and often carefully cultivate the impression they're real local independent botiques or stores, when really they dont exist in the real world. Often, if the goods ever arrive they're cheap knock offs, worth a fraction of what'…

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High court reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi to Te Pāti Māori 4:27

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MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has been reinstated as a member of Te Pāti Māori, following an interim ruling by a high court judge, and will now attend the party's Annual General Meeting this weekend. Kapa-Kingi was expelled from the party, alongside Takuta Ferris, in early November after a period of internal conflict. The party's co-leaders said the deci…

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Kmart walks back on some recalls of potentially asbestos contaminated sand 11:17

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Kmart is walking back some of its product recalls following an asbestos contamination scare with kids play sand products. The retail giant is cancelling it's voluntary recall notice for three products. Kmart has informed the Ministry of Business that testing comissioned by the company confirmed no asbestos was found. However, a recall is still in p…

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Man caught trying to smuggle geckos out of the country jailed 4:01

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A Korean national who was caught in an undercover sting trying to smuggle multiple New Zealand geckos out of the country has been jailed. Gunak Lee's lawyer argued he was a naive mule when he agreed to do it for someone he hadn't even met. Kim Baker Wilson, who was in the Manukau District Court for Lee's sentencing, spoke to Lisa Owen.…

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Critical public health roles could go under new restructure 4:10

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Critical public health roles - including in emergency management, pandemic preparedness and Maori health - are on the chopping block at the Ministry of Health, with yet another restructuring under way before Christmas. The Public Service Association says the loss of skills and expertise will leave New Zealand vulnerable, as the risk from disease an…

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Biggest indoor sport and aquatics centre in the country prepares to open 2:57

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Finishing touches are getting added to the country's biggest indoor sport and aquatics centre, which opens to the public in central Christchurch in less than a fortnight. The long-delayed $500 million building, Parakiore, has a 50-metre competition pool and five hydroslides, as well as nine sports courts and a High Performance Sport New Zealand tra…

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Sprinter Eddie Osei switches to competing for Australia 3:21

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The country's fastest man over 100 metres is trading in his black singlet and hopping the ditch. National record holder Eddie Osei-Nketia has officially completed his transfer of allegiance and will now compete for Australia. The 24 year-old last represented New Zealand at the World Athletics Champs in 2022, and broke the New Zealand record in a ti…

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The highest and lowest priced properties sold this year 4:22

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From a two bedroom apartment that went for just $15,000 to a $35 million seaside mansion, 2025 has seen some pretty remarkable property sales. Latest data from Cotality shows the national median house price sits at $806,551, which is more than 17% below the 2022 peak. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds shared some the years best bargains and biggest…

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