The ''Sunday News'' was a

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tabloid newspaper published each weekend in

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. In addition to a self-described 'punchy' take on the news, it featured coverage of weekend sport, entertainment, star gossip, fashion and TV listings. The ''Sunday News'' was first launched in 1961. It was owned by media business Stuff Ltd, formerly the New Zealand branch of

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. On 30 June, Stuff announced that the ''Sunday News'' would be closed by 28 July 2024.

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