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NEW ZEALAND

Leaders' debate: 'First time Ardern has looked rattled'

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am

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WORLD

Hurricane Maria has dreaded 'pinhole eye' centre

21 Sep, 2017 5:36am
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NEW ZEALAND

Live: Bill English heads to polling booth

21 Sep, 2017 6:43am
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SPORT

Lions flanker: How Gatland cost us the series

21 Sep, 2017 7:46am
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NEW ZEALAND

Schoolgirl fighting for her life in Starship

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Kiwi celebs reveal all about their first date

21 Sep, 2017 7:03am
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BUSINESS

Housing plans 'cynicism, no substance'

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Are teens taking longer to grow up?

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Who will win? Prebble explores parties

21 Sep, 2017 6:31am
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OPINION: Votes for smaller parties will decide this election.

WORLD

N Korean regime insider opens up about Kim

21 Sep, 2017 7:28am
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Insider exposes leader's depraved use of teen sex slaves, extravagant diet, executions.

SPORT

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm
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There is set to be a new sponsor for the 2021 edition of the America's Cup.

LIFESTYLE

'No' voter fires back after getting the sack

21 Sep, 2017 6:41am
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Woman who sacked employee against same-sex marriage says she is copping abuse.

SPORT

Black Ferns to celebrate win at event in Auckland

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am
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Black Ferns will finally get to celebrate their 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup success.

NEW ZEALAND

Beneficiary to sue over use of fake names

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Woman will sue Government after officials used pseudonyms on documents.

NEW ZEALAND

Is 37 too young to be Prime Minister?

21 Sep, 2017 6:19am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Thursday 21: Here, Trip Hazard!

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

What Lotto winner could splash $30m on in Taupo

20 Sep, 2017 5:31pm
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How far could $30 million get the lucky Lotto winner in Taupo?

NEW ZEALAND

Man's offending 'sends shivers down spine'

21 Sep, 2017 7:00am
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A man who tried to get a teen and a woman into his ute has a history of sexual offending.

SPORT

Fury: 'I've never had a girlfriend'

21 Sep, 2017 5:18am
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Hughie Fury has "sacrificed" a normal life to have a shot at becoming world champion.

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NEW ZEALAND

Interactive: Major policies - who's promising what

5 Sep, 2017 10:14am

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Premium & Indepth

Google-built AI boosts NZ birdsong study

Premium & Indepth

Fake names: Welfare chief referred to Solicitor-General

Ministry of Social Development found unlawfully using fake names on legal documents.

Premium & Indepth

The Big Read: Man told sexual abuse is not a crime

Man reports his foster mum, is told she committed no crime because it was the 1970s.

Premium & Indepth

The sad story of baby Mona: A community says goodbye

A baby boy found at a Mangere park last year is to get a funeral thanks to the community.

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NEW ZEALAND

Blue skies for dry trip to polling booth on Election Day

updated 11 minutes ago 21 Sep, 2017 7:58am

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NEW ZEALAND

Blue skies for dry trip to polling booth on Election Day

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21 Sep, 2017 7:58am
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NEW ZEALAND

Is 37 too young to be Prime Minister?

21 Sep, 2017 6:19am
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NEW ZEALAND

Man's offending 'sends shivers down spine'

21 Sep, 2017 7:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 6:54am
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NEW ZEALAND

Live: Bill English heads to polling booth

21 Sep, 2017 6:43am
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NEW ZEALAND

Leaders' debate: 'It's the first time Ardern has looked rattled'

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: The extent of China's influence on New Zealand

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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WORLD

Focus: Central Mexico rocked by a 7.4 earthquake

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - something people don't know about you

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Local Focus: From MKR to Bone Broth Bar

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Local Focus: Te Tai Hauāuru candidates on seabed mining

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Te Puna-Pirirakau

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Local Focus: Napier candidates - How well do you know Napier?

21 Sep, 2017 6:33am
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Vote 2017

BUSINESS

Fonterra offshoot rallied farmers to march

NEW ZEALAND

Election stunt: Mock currency delivery to education union

NEW ZEALAND

Political Roundup: More lighter sides to elections

NEW ZEALAND

Almost 1000 attend a FIRST union rally

NEW ZEALAND

Braunias: Election time - at primary school

NEW ZEALAND

English: National committed to doing more for environment

BUSINESS

Fonterra offshoot rallied farmers to march

NEW ZEALAND

Election stunt: Mock currency delivery to education union

NEW ZEALAND

Political Roundup: More lighter sides to elections

NEW ZEALAND

Almost 1000 attend a FIRST union rally

NEW ZEALAND

Braunias: Election time - at primary school

NEW ZEALAND

English: National committed to doing more for environment

Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Housing plans 'cynicism, no substance': expert

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am

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BUSINESS

Fed to start reducing its $4.5 trillion balance sheet

21 Sep, 2017 6:41am
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BUSINESS

Apple CEO defends 'dreamers' programme

21 Sep, 2017 7:05am
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BUSINESS

Apartment sector shake-up promised post-election

20 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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BUSINESS

How the NZ dollar reacted to the latest poll

20 Sep, 2017 6:14pm
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BUSINESS

Fujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claims

20 Sep, 2017 4:46pm
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BUSINESS

Wet weather could push butter prices even higher

20 Sep, 2017 5:33pm
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BUSINESS

ISIS finds new platform for propaganda: Instagram

21 Sep, 2017 6:34am
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BUSINESS

Digger hitting fuel line: an on-brand Kiwi crisis

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: The hidden blessing here is a gentle test run for the apocalypse.

BUSINESS

English looking ahead but rival is a sensation

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: The sooner the election is over and an energetic Govt gets to work, the better.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

ACG Schools: Failure is really success

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Overcoming fear of the unknown

18 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Preparing for an 'Irma' to hit NZ

15 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Shining a light on the future

14 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

'Drama' ahead over tax changes

13 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Voting has never been easier

12 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

All Blacks dream is gone

12 Sep, 2017 4:59am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Voting a serious role for actor

12 Sep, 2017 4:58am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Don't let vote go to the dogs

12 Sep, 2017 4:57am
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Opinion

BUSINESS

Digger hitting fuel line: an on-brand Kiwi crisis

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: The hidden blessing here is a gentle test run for the apocalypse.

NEW ZEALAND

Jake Bailey: Give Christchurch a chance

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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I'm prouder than ever before to be from such an incredible city.

New Zealand

Who will win? Prebble explores parties

21 Sep, 2017 6:31am
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OPINION: Votes for smaller parties will decide this election.

Latest From World

WORLD

Nanny caught tossing, abusing baby girl

21 Sep, 2017 7:42am

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WORLD

N Korean regime insider opens up about Kim

21 Sep, 2017 7:28am
5 minutes to read

Insider exposes leader's depraved use of teen sex slaves, extravagant diet, executions.

WORLD

Mexico earthquake: Children killed at collapsed school

21 Sep, 2017 6:20am
7 minutes to read

Harrowing scenes show rescuers pulling bodies of dozens of kids from the ruins of school.

WORLD

Hurricane Maria has dreaded 'pinhole eye' centre

21 Sep, 2017 5:36am
6 minutes to read

The latest Category 5 hurricane to batter the Caribbean has a rare and terrifying feature.

WORLD

At least 217 dead in Mexico earthquake

20 Sep, 2017 6:11pm
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The earthquake struck on the 32nd anniversary of a temblor that killed thousands.

Motoring News

Holden confirm high-ride Commodore Tourer for NZ

20 Sep, 2017 3:14pm
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$8.7m Jag could be the most expensive car ever sold in Australia

20 Sep, 2017 3:12pm
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Toyota launch extensive 'GR' spors car series

20 Sep, 2017 3:11pm
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Brendon Hartley close to Indycar move

20 Sep, 2017 3:10pm
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Nissan global production reaches 150 million units

20 Sep, 2017 2:50pm
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Dixon's consistency not matched by teammates

20 Sep, 2017 2:35pm
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AeroMobil: The flying car you can buy right now

20 Sep, 2017 8:23am
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Posrche step away from LMP1, but LMP2 & GTE thrive

20 Sep, 2017 8:13am
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Hyundai Ioniq: Charging up the ranks

20 Sep, 2017 7:44am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Lions flanker: How Gatland cost us the series

21 Sep, 2017 7:46am

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SPORT

Puncture deflates Bond at world champs

21 Sep, 2017 3:55am
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A puncture has deflated Hamish Bond's chances of a top performance in the time trial

SPORT

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm
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SPORT

Dominant Steamers smash Southland

20 Sep, 2017 10:33pm
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SPORT

Boxer immortalised in Raging Bull dies

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am
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SPORT

Fury: 'I've never had a girlfriend'

21 Sep, 2017 5:18am
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Hughie Fury has "sacrificed" a normal life to have a shot at becoming world champion.

SPORT

Betting company apologises to Chris Wood for tweet

21 Sep, 2017 6:36am
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All White striker Chris Wood gets another goal in England, and an apology

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda claims National created "fake news" around income tax increase

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Mike's Minute: Election Not Over Yet

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Bill English and Jacinda Ardern in final leaders debate

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English defends tone of National's campaign

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Ardern: Labour wants to increase Working For Families

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: David Seymour delivers a billion dollars in mock currency

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

NEW ZEALAND

Peters: NZ First won't support new taxes

21 Sep, 2017 5:43am

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Nicole Kidman namedropped Kiwi in Emmys speech

19 Sep, 2017 1:31pm
3 minutes to read

Here's why Nicole thanked a Kiwi for being "so loyal to me through my whole life".

ENTERTAINMENT

The Black Seeds are stuck in stasis

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Technically, Fabric is impressive - but musically, it has little to say.

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Kiwi celebs reveal all about their first date

21 Sep, 2017 7:03am
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Is there anything more exciting - or more nerve-wracking - than a first date?

Sonny Bill: The cutest dad ever?

20 Sep, 2017 11:27am
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WARNING: This will be the cutest thing you see all day.

Radio host's real life horror movie moment

20 Sep, 2017 10:41am
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ZM's Fletch has spoken out about his horrible scare in the middle of the night.

Lena Dunham loves Real Housewives of Auckland

19 Sep, 2017 2:05pm
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Girls star Lena Dunham has taken to Instagram to share her love of the Kiwi reality show.

The Bachlelor's Viarni hits back: 'We're still together'

19 Sep, 2017 11:08am
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Lesson here: don't mess with the girls from The Bachelor.

Art and Matilda: Best moments

18 Sep, 2017 3:54pm
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They've pretty much become our Kiwi version of Wills and Kate.

Sam Neill's fancy new look

18 Sep, 2017 2:18pm
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The Hunt for the Wilderpeople star took to Twitter to celebrate his birthday.

Art and Matilda confirm: 'We got engaged!'

17 Sep, 2017 9:47am
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The Bachelor love birds have "made it official" - they're getting married.

Anna Hutchison to marry Hollywood hotshot

17 Sep, 2017 8:18am
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Anna Hutchison has just got engaged to her long-time beau Mike Gillespie.

Revealed: Kiwis set to get hitched at first sight

17 Sep, 2017 8:15am
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Today we can reveal the 12 strangers getting hitched on Married At First Sight NZ.

Getting personal with Bill and Jacinda

17 Sep, 2017 7:56am
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Q&A with Bill English and Jacinda Ardern.

Newshub host jumps ship to TVNZ

15 Sep, 2017 11:10am
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Jenny Suo has called it quits at Three after eight years on the news desk.

Latest From Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

Is this the end of the G-string?

20 Sep, 2017 12:01pm

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LIFESTYLE

'My brother was deteriorating before my eyes'

20 Sep, 2017 11:00am
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Pressure on Prince Harry to propose

19 Sep, 2017 1:28pm
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21 Sep, 2017 5:54am
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The 10 best things you can do for your health

20 Sep, 2017 1:12pm
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LIFESTYLE

Kiwi pageant queen hindered by marriage status

19 Sep, 2017 7:30pm
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What happened when the judges learnt Miss Rotorua is a Mrs.

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The do's and don'ts for a wedding

21 Sep, 2017 6:30am

A wedding etiquette refresher on how to tackle some all-too-common scenarios

A moment with food writer and photographer Sarah Tuck

21 Sep, 2017 6:30am

We ask the multi-talented blogger, and now author, about her new book, Coming Unstuck.

Sarah Tuck's salmon pizza for one

20 Sep, 2017 3:18pm

The Stuck in the Kitchen blogger shares this recipe from her new book, Coming Unstuck

Restaurant Review: Huami, City

20 Sep, 2017 6:30am

SkyCity's newcomer hits all of its marks and then some, finds Jesse Mulligan

Non-traditional wedding style inspired by Elvis and Priscilla

20 Sep, 2017 6:30am

A carefree ode to one of rock 'n' roll's most stylish power couples

Why Michael Meredith is closing his much-loved restaurant

20 Sep, 2017 6:15am

The highly regarded chef is ditching his whites to make more of a difference with food

Chef Angelo Georgalli's recipe for steamed buns

19 Sep, 2017 6:30am

Angelo Georgalli shares a recipe for fresh buns from his new book, Angelo's Wild Kitchen

The coolest looks at the Emmys

18 Sep, 2017 1:28pm

Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern are among those shining on the red carpet

Trend watch: Neon lighting up Auckland

18 Sep, 2017 6:30am

Neon signage is taking over Auckland venues, drawing in punters like moths to a flame

15 DIY wedding cakes to impress

18 Sep, 2017 6:28am

Delightful layered cakes that will add a personal touch to your wedding day

Edamame dip recipe

17 Sep, 2017 6:32am

A super quick dip that's a healthy starter when served with corn chips or vegetable sticks

Kate Moss on her luxury wallpaper collaboration

16 Sep, 2017 6:30am

The supermodel has partnered with de Gournay to design an exquisite wallpaper

LIFESTYLE

Serena Williams post-baby body

19 Sep, 2017 12:03pm
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A fortnight after giving birth, Williams shares snaps of her post-baby body.

LIFESTYLE

When a legal abortion is denied

19 Sep, 2017 11:36am
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Woman left traumatised after being denied an abortion through North Shore Hospital.

LIFESTYLE

Is this the ultimate wedding guest dress disaster?

19 Sep, 2017 9:54am
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No, they're not the bridesmaids. They're mortified guests.

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Gluten-free seeded crispbread

This gluten-free crispbread makes the perfect base for Swedish-style snacks.

Tamarillo sponge puddings with homemade custard

The sweetest mix of winter and spring

Rich mushroom and rocket fettucini

Easy vegetarian. Meat eaters can add chorizo or bacon

Gooey chocolate milk caramel fudge slice

This certainly does makes for a sweet working week

Spiced salmon with citrus yoghurt

A plate full of spring colours and omega 3s

Spring vegetable soup

Fight off spring colds with a vibrant, nourishing soup chock full of spring veg

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Roast belly pork with Catalan greens

This Catalan-inspired dish is great served with rice or baked potatoes.

Five ingredient harissa chicken traybake

Jamie Oliver has shared this easy, 5 ingredient recipe, straight from his new cookbook.

Low-fat dairy-free chocolate and avocado mousse

Avocado's texture lends itself well to ice-creams, cheesecakes and chocolate mousse.

Brandy snap cake

A crunchy, indulgent celebration cake, perfect for dinner parties.

Beef and flat noodle stir fry

Don't spend lots of money on take out tonight, whip up this easy stir fry instead.

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

Cruising Papua New Guinea

21 Sep, 2017 6:00am

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TRAVEL

Taxing questions for tourism

21 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Hidden charges are catching on all over the world, writes Ruwani Perera

TRAVEL

Philadelphia: The streets of Philly

20 Sep, 2017 4:00pm
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Shandelle Battersby walks in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers

TRAVEL

He Tangata: Miles Anderson

20 Sep, 2017 12:00pm
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Elisabeth Easther talks to the proprietor of Tophouse Historic Inn, St Arnaud, Nelson.

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

Google said close to buying HTC assets

21 Sep, 2017 7:41am

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BUSINESS

Robotic hamburger flipper gets its first job

21 Sep, 2017 7:33am
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A restaurant chain in the US is installing robotic hamburger-flipping chefs.

BUSINESS

How to make YouTube useful for your business

21 Sep, 2017 7:12am
2 minutes to read

COMMENT: Why would you use YouTube instead of the company intranet?

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