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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern attacks: 'Negative campaign from National'

20 Sep, 2017 8:09pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Poll shock: National surges back, Labour slumps, NZ First on the brink

20 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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SPORT

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Beneficiaries short-changed by millions

20 Sep, 2017 5:58pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Sonny Bill: The cutest dad ever?

20 Sep, 2017 11:27am
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BUSINESS

How the NZ dollar reacted to tonight's poll

20 Sep, 2017 6:14pm
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SPORT

All Black to break 799 day drought

20 Sep, 2017 5:40pm
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WORLD

Two more people arrested in London subway bombing

20 Sep, 2017 8:51pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Fans can't believe Sofia Vergara's Emmys date

19 Sep, 2017 8:15pm
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The star walked the red carpet with a handsome man - and fans can't believe who he is.

LIFESTYLE

The Warehouse trespassed boy, 12, for making pillow fort

20 Sep, 2017 1:04pm
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The Warehouse has removed a trespass notice issued to a boy over a fort built in a store.

NEW ZEALAND

'Voters cannot be this thick': Gareth Morgan on 'Jacinda effect'

20 Sep, 2017 3:28pm
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"When 20 per cent of the population moves in 24 hours on a smiley face."

BUSINESS

Revealed: China's network of influence in New Zealand

20 Sep, 2017 2:43pm
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Research raises concern over near-space launches on dairy farms and political donations.

SPORT

Highest paid rugby positions revealed

20 Sep, 2017 6:52pm
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Fancy a career as a prop? It might be time to reconsider, according to a new study.

LIFESTYLE

How to avoid a hangover on cheap wine

20 Sep, 2017 2:14pm
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Wine expert shares her tips for avoiding a hangover on cheap wine.

BUSINESS

This is how long your emails should be

20 Sep, 2017 6:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

What Lotto winner could splash $30m on

20 Sep, 2017 6:30pm
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WORLD

'Never heard a more courageous speech'

20 Sep, 2017 2:16pm
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At least one world leader thought Trump absolutely nailed one of his biggest speeches yet.

BUSINESS

Truckie: 'Unlimited' phone plan untrue

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Mike Oliver pays to talk for as long as he likes. Turns out, he can't.

WORLD

Jogger pooping on residents' lawns strikes again

20 Sep, 2017 10:01am
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She was caught with her pants down but the 'mad pooper' has struck again.

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NEW ZEALAND

Interactive: Major policies - who's promising what

5 Sep, 2017 10:14am

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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.

Latest From New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND

Swamp kauri dug from land near pipeline, MPI admits

20 Sep, 2017 8:10pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Council warns over dog registration sites

20 Sep, 2017 9:05pm
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NEW ZEALAND

What Lotto winner could splash $30m on in Taupo

20 Sep, 2017 6:30pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern: Poll down to 'negative campaign from National'

20 Sep, 2017 8:09pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Genetics linked to children's weight

20 Sep, 2017 7:45pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Traffic easing following Onehunga crash

20 Sep, 2017 7:22pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Strategic voting top of mind: Maori Party

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

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

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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WORLD

Focus: Central Mexico rocked by a 7.4 earthquake

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - something people don't know about you

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Local Focus: From MKR to Bone Broth Bar

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Local Focus: Te Tai Hauāuru candidates on seabed mining

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Watch NZH Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Te Puna-Pirirakau

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Local Focus: Napier candidates - How well do you know Napier?

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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Local Focus: Hauraki-Waikato candidates - local knowledge quiz

20 Sep, 2017 6:46pm
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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

This is how long your emails should be

20 Sep, 2017 6:23pm

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BUSINESS

Wet weather could push butter prices even higher

20 Sep, 2017 5:33pm
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BUSINESS

Revealed: China's network of influence in New Zealand

20 Sep, 2017 5:26pm
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BUSINESS

Simon Moutter: Facing uncomfortable truths about diversity

20 Sep, 2017 5:20pm
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BUSINESS

Fujitsu fined $310k over heat pump claims

20 Sep, 2017 4:46pm
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BUSINESS

Where to start when you're drowning in debt

20 Sep, 2017 4:00pm
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BUSINESS

How much Kiwis will pay for iPhone X

20 Sep, 2017 4:00pm
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BUSINESS

How the NZ dollar reacted to tonight's poll

20 Sep, 2017 6:14pm
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The latest poll showed National leapfrogging Labour ahead of Saturday's election.

BUSINESS

Apartment sector shake-up promised post-election

20 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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The rules governing where around 100,000 Aucklanders live will change significantly.

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

NEW ZEALAND

Rachel Stewart: Why women will decide this election

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Labour's leader is aspirational for women and won't pull ponytails.

NEW ZEALAND

Brian Rudman: Collins' pipeline to promotion springs leak

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Ms Collins won't want to admit there's any shortcoming in the infrastructure.

New Zealand

Steve Maharey: A political star was born

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Win or lose, Jacinda Ardern has made her mark at this election.

Latest From World

WORLD

At least 217 dead in Mexico earthquake

20 Sep, 2017 6:11pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi in Mexico: 'I ran through plumes of dust'

20 Sep, 2017 7:30pm
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At least 20 children are confirmed dead in a school collapse following the Mexico quake.

WORLD

Images emerge of horror 7.1 quake aftermath

20 Sep, 2017 3:29pm
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Devastating images emerge after deadly earthquake kills 217 people in Mexico.

WORLD

'Never heard a more courageous speech'

20 Sep, 2017 2:16pm
8 minutes to read

At least one world leader thought Trump absolutely nailed one of his biggest speeches yet.

WORLD

Professor 'threw naked hot tub parties'

20 Sep, 2017 1:53pm
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Prestigious US university in crisis after professor accused of preying on students.

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

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

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SPORT

Will ref change make things worse for Parker?

20 Sep, 2017 8:22pm
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Team Parker have suceeded in changing the ref, but will his new role make things worse?

SPORT

All Black to break 799 day drought

20 Sep, 2017 5:40pm
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SPORT

Highest paid rugby positions revealed

20 Sep, 2017 6:52pm
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SPORT

Sacré Bleu! Why French can't save rugby

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm
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SPORT

Parker must avoid the sin of the scorecard

20 Sep, 2017 12:00pm
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Kiwi heavyweight cannot afford another power outage in territory.

SPORT

Rattue: Higgins mess has Parker on the ropes

20 Sep, 2017 2:40pm
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Chris Rattue: Forget Hughie Fury, Parker's real challenge is a manager out of his depth.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Bill English and Jacinda Ardern in final leaders debate

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English defends tone of National's campaign

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Ardern: Labour wants to increase Working For Families

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: David Seymour delivers a billion dollars in mock currency

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Peters: NZ First won't support new taxes

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

Act Party delivers $1 billion 'DaveBucks' to teacher's union

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Christchurch: September 21st

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Wellington: September 21st

20 Sep, 2017 3:31pm

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

Taylor Swift sued over 'Shake it Off' lyrics

20 Sep, 2017 8:35am
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A spokesperson for Swift has slammed the lawsuit as "ridiculous" and a "money grab".

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Puzzles

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Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: September 20

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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.

Naz's mystery US TV show: Our top five guesses

15 Sep, 2017 8:25am
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We share our theories on what Naz Khanjani's mystery opportunity might be.

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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LIFESTYLE

Pressure on Prince Harry to propose

19 Sep, 2017 1:28pm
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LIFESTYLE

Has Rihanna designed the world's ugliest jandals?

20 Sep, 2017 10:51am
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8 bizarre, genius uses for Vicks VapoRub

20 Sep, 2017 8:22am
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Kate's first appearance since pregnancy announcement

19 Sep, 2017 9:50am
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60+ binge-worthy asparagus recipes

20 Sep, 2017 8:34am
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viva.co.nz

Why Elvis Presley's style is still influential

20 Sep, 2017 7:24am
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LIFESTYLE

The 10 best things you can do for your health

20 Sep, 2017 1:12pm
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After 17 years in health and fitness, Claire Turnbull's top tips.

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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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

Michael Kors might change your mind about tie-dye

15 Sep, 2017 12:06pm

The designer offered up tie-dye in pink, blue and green at his New York Fashion Week show

Runway report: Marc Jacobs Spring 2018

15 Sep, 2017 11:11am

Sparkles, big shapes, bold colors, silky wraps: Marc Jacobs' new collection is full of joy

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.

Latest from Bite

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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All your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine.

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.

Lamingtons

Sweet and delicious, these homemade lamingtons really are a treat.

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

Philadelphia: The streets of Philly

20 Sep, 2017 4:00pm

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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.

TRAVEL

Five best stays for a landmark shot

20 Sep, 2017 11:16am
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Five hotels in Europe where you can capture the world's most photogenic landmarks.

TRAVEL

Is this the end for turbulence?

20 Sep, 2017 9:34am
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Boeing may be on the verge of eliminating the thing about flying passengers hate the most.

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

How much Kiwis will pay for iPhone X

20 Sep, 2017 4:00pm

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BUSINESS

iOS 11 won't work on these devices

20 Sep, 2017 9:42am
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A problem with using Microsoft outlook emails on Apple's Mail app has been found.

BUSINESS

Twitter suspends 300,000 accounts tied to terrorism

20 Sep, 2017 7:27am
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Twitter says improving automation tools are helping block accounts promoting terrorism.

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