1 Close friends, mates, chums (Aus & NZ, informal). (7)
5 Van Gogh's 1888 painting, The _ _ _ _ _ can be seen as symbolising the bringing forth of new life and the eternal cycle of existence. (5)
8 Now used to refer to a shameless scheming woman, this name was the title of a number one hit for NZ pop singer Jon Stevens in December 1979. (7)
9 Exercised governing or controlling authority over a people, country or organisation. (5)
10 A colourless or white crystalline compound used in gunpowders, fertilisers, and as a preservative for foods. (5)
11 Born in Tokyo 1933, this multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist married John Lennon in 1969. (4,3)
12 Examination of tissue from a living body to determine the presence, cause or extent of a disease. (6)
14 Someone who is _ _ _ _ _ _ is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. (6)
17 The eighth month of the ancient Roman calendar. (7)
19 Joyful religious song, usually celebrating the birth of Christ. (5)
22 Cut and/or plane rough-hewn timber to standard thickness and width. (5)
23 In 2020, _ _ _ _ _ _ Street in Dunedin regained its status in the Guinness Book of Records as the steepest street in the world. (7)
24 Of French derivation, this word refers to something that is a brilliant or conspicuous success or effect. (5)
25 Something done without conditions, obligations, or catches is done "with no _ _ _ _ _ _ _ attached." (7)
1 A native of Louisiana descended from 18th-century Acadian immigrants. (5)
2 French composer of the Romantic era, best known for his operas e.g. Carmen. (5)
3 Special designs or visual objects representing particular qualities, types, groups or ideas. (7)
4 Rolleston has become the largest town in this central Canterbury district. (6)
5 The merino sheep on Bendigo Station near Tarras that gained international fame in 2004 after avoiding being shorn for 6 years was called _ _ _ _ _ . (5)
6 English politician and Whig statesman Sir Robert _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (1676 - 1745) was effectively the first British prime minister. (7)
7 American actor and filmmaker Robert _ _ _ _ _ _ _ became a major international star for his role in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. (7)
12 Formed in 1974 by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, this US band had major success with their 1978 album Parallel Lines. (7)
13 A term used in the US (primarily), meaning "porridge". (7)
15 Someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections. (7)
16 Mount _ _ _ _ _ _ is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, located on Ross Island in Antarctica. (6)
18 To assail or attack on all sides. (5)
20 A tree (Sorbus aucuparia) with white flowers and red berries, also known as the European mountain ash. (5)
21 A term for full-length trousers. (5)
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