Heartbroken owner's happy ending

Can't view this email, [click here]( 26 July 2017 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Heartbroken owner's happy ending]( Donald Gordon's unfinished dream home is sold in spur-of-the-moment bid - and there's more good news. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Large Article Image]( [Rain hits, snow ahead]( Front bringing heavy rain will start crossing the country today, bringing extensive downpours and snow by Thursday. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( ['Always challenge parking tickets']( Pay what's reasonable and let them chase you for the rest, says Consumer NZ. 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[Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( Entertainment [Small Article Image]( [Diana: Joker in the royal pack]( Princess Di's sons reveal the funny side of their hilariously naughty mum in a new documentary. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Matilda Rice versus Brodie Kane]( The former Bachelorette says she'd like to fight "someone who is a bit of a challenge". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [Sharyn Casey's 15 weeks pregnant]( After multiple miscarriages, The Edge DJ says this time "it finally seems to be happening". [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Share article on Google Plus]( [Small Article Image]( [A sex scene first for Thrones]( SPOILERS: Westeros' eunuchs (mostly) rise up in an action packed second episode. 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