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Armed police were at Pukekohe yesterday to conduct a raid on a house. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Raid on ex-cop's home: Police seize 39 guns in stand-off

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NEW ZEALAND

Why does Clarke Gayford bug me?

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Aussie banking scandal: What does it mean for NZ?

23 Apr, 2018 5:16am
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Barry Soper: Ardern NZ's most unusual PM

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Netballers left stranded after flights cancelled

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Survivor NZ's first episode turns shockingly savage

22 Apr, 2018 8:30pm
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Immunity can't be used to skip rent - Canadian court

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Pet owner in dog box over unpaid loan

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Annie Smyth in Salvation Army uniform, circa 1938 was killed by Leo Hannan, inset, seen walking behind the Wellington Court with officers. Photos / Alexander Turnbull Library

NEW ZEALAND

Murder mystery: Deathbed confession of Kiwi serial killer

22 Apr, 2018 7:22pm
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Deathbed confession finally offered resolution to violent deaths of Wairoa sisters.

SPORT

The Big Read: The text that ended Tiger Woods' lie

22 Apr, 2018 4:39pm
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Woods had a clean image, but he was living a double life, one that he couldn't hide.

Kim Jong-un with an advisor during a parade at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea. Photo / Getty Images

WORLD

Secret footage of Kim Jong-un's 'slaves'

22 Apr, 2018 7:20pm
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North Koreans forced to work abroad are seen toiling in appalling conditions.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Planter or rubbish bin?

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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"The new planters in Federal St seem to be great for collecting rubbish."

Lorraine Downes has written a memoir of her life, including her special years with Martin Crowe. Photo / NZ Herald

LIFESTYLE

'Grief hits me': Lorraine Downes on losing Martin Crowe

22 Apr, 2018 8:00pm
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In her new book, Life, Loss, Love, Downes lays bare her journey of grief.

A scene from the movie Slumdog Millionaire.

BUSINESS

Man reveals how he went from $7.70 an hour at McDonald's to millions

22 Apr, 2018 4:59pm
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Rupesh Thomas came from Kerala and now lives in $1.9m Wimbledon home.

NEW ZEALAND

West Auckland locals 'peeved' after brazen feijoa theft

22 Apr, 2018 1:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Millions of military records free to the public for Anzac Day

22 Apr, 2018 7:06pm
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Lisa Lewis, sex worker, is concerned about the increasing amount of illegal under age and foreign sex workers advertising their trade in New Zealand. 22 April 2018 New Zealand Herald photograp

NEW ZEALAND

Sex workers angry at foreign prostitute ads

22 Apr, 2018 12:58pm
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Immigration NZ has received eight complaints on migrant sex worker advertisements.

Science behind all the benefits of 'intermittent fasting' is only getting stronger. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

The 5:2 diet plan that will get you in shape

22 Apr, 2018 2:27pm
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Science behind all the benefits of "intermittent fasting" is only getting stronger.

ENTERTAINMENT

Prince Harry's ex and her NZ love affair

22 Apr, 2018 6:05am
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English socialite confesses to a new love affair — she can't stay away from NZ.

OneRoof

First-home buyers drive market

21 Apr, 2018 4:28pm
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Real estate principals describe latest REINZ figures as interesting.

yudu

Top tips for succeeding in your small business

21 Apr, 2018 12:00pm
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Quit your day job to follow the start-up dream? Take this advice on board and thrive.

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Cute new Honda concept is basically a pint-sized Civic Type R

20 Apr, 2018 2:44pm
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Little Honda hatch looks furious about everything.

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The remains of Claire Hills black Mazda. She was killed in the vehicle at Mangere Mountain. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Face-to-face with a cold-case killer: 'He got a fright to see me'

22 Apr, 2018 9:37am

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New Zealand's Samuel Gaze gestures in the transition area after suffering a puncture. Photo / Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport

Premium & Indepth

How Kiwi became Comm Games' biggest villain

Revealed: The burning rage that led Sam Gaze to his moment of madness on the Gold Coast.

Premium & Indepth

Kiwi passenger recalls horror of United flight 811

On February 24, 1989, Suellyn buckled herself into United flight 811. Here is her story.

Kasmeer Lata was jailed for using her teenage daughter as a sex slave and selling her body to men some 1000 times over a two-year period. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Premium & Indepth

Teen sex slave speaks: 'I still love my mum'

A teen whose mother sold her for sex more than 1000 times has spoken about her ordeal.

Latest From New Zealand

Emergency services at the scene after reports of someone missing in the water. Photo/George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Police dive squad called to help search for missing swimmer

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am

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Police dive squad called to help search for missing swimmer

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Emanuel Stoakes: Bill poses threat to social workers

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Immunity can't be used to skip rent - Canadian court

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Pet owner in dog box over unpaid loan

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern on her grand tour of Europe

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Emanuel Stoakes: Bill poses threat to social workers

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Govt turns six months old – how are they doing?

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Gut bacteria zoo delivers close up view of human insides

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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PROPERTY

Focus: Prime Minister’s Pt Chev home sells for $1.32m

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Focus: Chicken cooking myths busted

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Married couple in 60s and young man killed in fatal crash

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Focus: How to cook chicken without getting sick

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Local Focus: Is legal discovery always fair?

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: 'Cry baby gays' - Brian Tamaki tweets his support for Folau

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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TECHNOLOGY

Focus: SPACEX launches ‘TESS’ in search of new planets

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Latest From Business

Most global markets were starting to see the level of investor activity stabilise after a post-GFC boom. Picture / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Kiwi housing problems part of global trend

23 Apr, 2018 5:30am

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BUSINESS

Rocket Lab founder blasts lack of NZ venture capital

22 Apr, 2018 4:04pm
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BUSINESS

Liquidators move to unravel $17m Ponzi scheme

22 Apr, 2018 4:00pm
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BUSINESS

European airline to the rescue to cover Air NZ flights

22 Apr, 2018 3:30pm
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BUSINESS

Smart-shopping: How China is revolutionising retail

22 Apr, 2018 3:20pm
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BUSINESS

Small Business: Making a boat in a box for surf life-savers

22 Apr, 2018 2:03pm
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BUSINESS

Bank fined $1.4 billion for mortgage, auto lending abuses

22 Apr, 2018 1:15pm
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BUSINESS

Saudi Arabia's desire for $100 oil a high-risk gamble

22 Apr, 2018 9:52am
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Similar extremes of behaviour appear unlikely on this side of Tasman, says Commerce Minister. Photo / AAP

BUSINESS

Aussie banking scandal: What does it mean for NZ?

23 Apr, 2018 5:16am
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Banks across the ditch face more scrutiny.

BUSINESS

Man reveals how he went from $7.70 an hour at McDonald's to millions

22 Apr, 2018 4:59pm
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Rupesh Thomas came from Kerala and now lives in $1.9m Wimbledon home.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

How to solve money worries

20 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Liz Broadbent and Professor Bruce MacDonald from the Faculty of Engineering. Photo / Godfrey Boehnke

BRAND INSIGHT

Help that isn't human

16 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

ACG Schools: Does sport make kids smarter?

11 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

A superfood to eat every day

11 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

A $1.5 billion 'new approach'

10 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

America's Cup "overblown"

9 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Pay up, hours down for 120 staff

6 Apr, 2018 12:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Booming projects reach $2.6 billion

3 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

How to set your staff free

29 Mar, 2018 5:00am
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OneRoof Property News

First-home buyers drive market

21 Apr, 2018 4:28pm

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Challenges in Dunedin rental market

20 Apr, 2018 12:52pm
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Prospective tenants struggling to secure properties.

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Property-ownership link to financial wellbeing

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Selling less for more

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Hidden hooks in contracts

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Not the open home they had in mind

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First-time buyers prefer houses

20 Apr, 2018 2:11pm
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Houses trump apartments when it comes to a first home.

IMF officials called the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill

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Govt bill to ban foreign house buyers labelled 'discriminatory'

20 Apr, 2018 2:10pm
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IMF hints banning foreign investment is an over-reaction to a problem that may not exist.

Opinion

Gold Coast theme parks and rides like The Claw are sure to get your heart racing during the school holidays.

ENTERTAINMENT

Matt Heath: All eyes on horror movies, fat Aussies

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: A new season of Westworld is another great thing to watch.

Social workers often assist clients who are at their most vulnerable or disadvantaged.

NEW ZEALAND

Emanuel Stoakes: Bill poses threat to social workers

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: Letting employers decide who is registered leaves public vulnerable.

NEW ZEALAND

Exploring Kiwi connection: Israel turns 70

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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COMMENT: History reveals Nz's and Israel's relationship was not always so fraught.

Latest From World

Thousands of people march during a protest in in Budapest, Hungary. Picture / AP

WORLD

Mass protest against Orban in Budapest

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am

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WORLD

Mass protest against Orban in Budapest

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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Tens of thousands of Hungarians have hit the streets in protest against the government.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, arrive for an official visit to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks last year. Photo / AP

WORLD

Charles in charge: Prince gets his chance

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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EDITORIAL: Charles' takeover looked like more than a purely practical handover.

Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of accompanying a white woman across state lines.

SPORT

Trump considers pardon for late boxer

23 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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President says he's considering a pardon for boxing's first black heavyweight champion.

People gather outside a voter registration center which was attacked by a suicide bomber in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo / AP

WORLD

Suicide bomber strikes in Kabul, 31 dead

22 Apr, 2018 9:24pm
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A suicide bomber in Kabul killed at least 31 people and 54 wounded.

Motoring News

Cute new Honda concept is basically a pint-sized Civic Type R

20 Apr, 2018 2:44pm
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Ten once revolutionary car innovations that are now mainstream

20 Apr, 2018 1:27pm
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Brabham set to return with $1.9m V8-powered track weapon

20 Apr, 2018 11:56am
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Call for law change for driverless vehicles in New Zealand

20 Apr, 2018 11:09am
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Watch: Georgia Burt's 'bloody awful' parking challenge

20 Apr, 2018 7:00am
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Mark Winterbottom drives the #5 The Bottle-O Racing Ford Falcon FGX leads at the start of race 17 for the Sydney SuperSprint, which is part of the Supercars Championshi

Here's five more cars we'd love to see racing in the Supercars Championship

19 Apr, 2018 4:19pm
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Utterly mint Peugeot 205 GTI classic conceals bulletproof secret

19 Apr, 2018 2:56pm
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Ford Mustang Cobra Jet: 'the quickest straight-line stallion yet'

19 Apr, 2018 10:00am
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Feilding's favourite drifter hoping for hometown advantage

19 Apr, 2018 8:00am
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Latest From Sport

New Zealand celebrate with the trophy. Photo / Getty

SPORT

NZ Sevens storm to victory

22 Apr, 2018 9:24pm

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SPORT

Rattue: Time to drop Johnson, Lino is the future

22 Apr, 2018 12:02pm
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It's time for Steve Kearney to make the biggest call of his career, writes Chris Rattue.

SPORT

Chiefs continue to rise above injuries

22 Apr, 2018 5:59pm
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SPORT

McLaughin sweeps the weekend to open up title lead

22 Apr, 2018 5:39pm
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SPORT

Watch: Boult takes 'greatest catch ever'

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am
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Dan Hooker of New Zealand knocks out Jim Miller in their lightweight fight. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Watch: Kiwi scores brutal KO UFC win

22 Apr, 2018 3:39pm
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Dan Hooker scored his sixth UFC win before calling out the guy interviewing him.

SPORT

Warriors sweating on fitness of star trio

22 Apr, 2018 12:52pm
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The Warriors may be without three of their stars for their Anzac Day clash in Melbourne.

Latest Video

Members of the Flamers netball team from Auckland , seen holed up in a hotel room in Palmerston North after Jetstar cancelled their flight home Photo supplied to the New Zealand Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Jetstar cancellation leaves kids stranded

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland woman without power for 12 days

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Christchurch: 23rd April

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Wellington: 23rd April

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Auckland: 23rd April

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather New Zealand: 22nd - 24th April

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Sex worker concerned over increase in illegal underage and foreign sex workers in NZ

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

BUSINESS

Glimpse at the future of shopping

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses visit to London

22 Apr, 2018 8:25am

Latest From Entertainment

Clarke Gayford, the Topp Twins, Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern share the stage. Photo / Facebook

ENTERTAINMENT

Jacinda, Clarke and Helen give Topp Twins a birthday surprise in the UK

22 Apr, 2018 2:30pm

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ENTERTAINMENT

Smallville star allegedly recruited sex slaves for cult

22 Apr, 2018 7:22am
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ENTERTAINMENT

The Voice: Show's most controversial audition ever

22 Apr, 2018 11:04am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande releases first song since Manchester attack

21 Apr, 2018 9:49am
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Avicii's ex-girlfriend's touching tribute

22 Apr, 2018 12:13pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Why it sucks being Chris Hemsworth's body double

21 Apr, 2018 12:00pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs pay tribute to 'little buddy' Verne Troyer, who has died aged 49

22 Apr, 2018 10:15am
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George Fenwick spent a night in the Thailand jungle, living like a Survivor. Photo / Scott McAulay

ENTERTAINMENT

My night as a Survivor contestant

12 Apr, 2018 1:00pm
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Ahead of Survivor's return tonight, George Fenwick reveals what it's like living like a Survivor in the Thailand jungle.

The newly married couple, Lizz Sadler and Pua Magasiva. Photo / Norrie Montgomery

ENTERTAINMENT

Inside Pua's star-studded whirlwind wedding

22 Apr, 2018 12:09pm
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Pua has married his love Lizz after just 18 months: 'I know we'll be together forever"

Movies

Will Forte and Domhnall Glesson star in the Netflix original movie A Futile And Stupid Gesture

MOVIES

Will Forte's new Netflix biopic stupid, not futile

20 Apr, 2018 11:00am
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A boringly dry bio-pic on National Lampoon's Doug Kenney wouldn't have been right.

Scene from the Netflix original movie Game Over, Man

MOVIES

Is it game over for the Workaholics boys?

20 Apr, 2018 10:00am
2 minutes to read

Having clocked out from their sitcom the guys move to the movies. But should they have?

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MediaScrap

This week we delve into the primetime perversions of Jeremy Wells.

Last Calls: Unplugging the Kings Arms

The Kings Arms has shut its doors for good. What will happen to the bands? The fans?

ACC Car Hacks

Trouble with your rowdy backyard beehive operation? Well the boys have the solution for you!

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

Challenge yourself with the latest Code Cracker, Sudoku, Wordsearch and Crossword puzzles

What does Madeleine Pierard do best? Photo / File

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: April 23

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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INDIO, CA - APRIL 20: KJ Apa performs with Kygo onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 20, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christophe

KJ Apa 'slays' surprise Coachella appearance

22 Apr, 2018 9:00am
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KJ Apa: TV hunk and movie star by day, Coachella rocker by night

Shorty stars reunite for new Kiwi comedy

22 Apr, 2018 6:05am
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Claire Chitham and Danielle Cormack are coming together for a new show.

Sam Hayes to turn up the heat on DWTS

22 Apr, 2018 6:05am
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Could the Newshub presenter find romance with her dance partner on DWTS?

Prince Harry's ex and her NZ love affair

22 Apr, 2018 6:05am
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English socialite confesses to a new love affair — she can't stay away from NZ.

An open letter to Mary Berry

22 Apr, 2018 6:05am
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Dear Mary...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Brandon Flowers of The Killers performs on stage during the MTV EMAs 2017 held at The SSE Arena, Wembley on November 12, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur

Kiwi fan nails drums on stage with The Killers

21 Apr, 2018 11:04am
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The Killers invited a lucky Kiwi up to play and she nailed it.

Kiwi comedian/actor Josh Thomson. Photo / Supplied

Josh Thomson welcomes beautiful baby girl

21 Apr, 2018 9:28am
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Josh and Liz Thomson have introduced their gorgeous baby girl on Instagram

INDIO, CA - APRIL 15: Kehlani performs onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Weekend 1 at the Empire Polo Field onApril 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Natt Lim/G

Kehlani loses it after Kiwi star shows Insta love

21 Apr, 2018 8:36am
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Kehlani went from pop star to major fan girl over Keisha Castle-Hughes

Gross secret PJ kept hidden during date

20 Apr, 2018 1:23pm
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PJ Harding's blind date with a firefighter seemed to be going well until this happened.

Daniel Radcliffe working out in NZ. Photo / Instagram

Harry Potter in NZ: Why star is getting hot and heavy here

20 Apr, 2018 11:50am
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The Harry Potter star has been spotted pumping weights in an Auckland gym this week.

Hayley Holt to reveal all about alcohol addiction

20 Apr, 2018 9:28am
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"I was quite proud of the fact I was a functioning alcoholic."

Survivor contestant underwent breast surgery just weeks before filming

19 Apr, 2018 11:27am
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"I had to make sure that I wasn't going to rip open during a challenge."

Latest From Lifestyle

Daniela Elser had an appointment with a woman who can perform miracles. She can massage away fat. Photo / Getty Images.

LIFESTYLE

The weird way French women get rid of fat

22 Apr, 2018 4:15pm

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LIFESTYLE

Meghan Markle's close family furious after being left off wedding guest list

22 Apr, 2018 10:04am
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LIFESTYLE

Woman shocked after her mum charges for taking kids out

22 Apr, 2018 11:59am
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LIFESTYLE

Riverdale star reveals 'body dysmorphia'

22 Apr, 2018 9:21am
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LIFESTYLE

Have your burger and eat the wrapper, too

22 Apr, 2018 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Gay couple wed in NZ despite Aussie law change

22 Apr, 2018 1:35pm
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This week's Bite: The kids are cooking and all is not good!

23 Apr, 2018 4:06am
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viva.co.nz

Eleanor Ozich's tips for simplifying your wardrobe

22 Apr, 2018 5:55am
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So loyal. Max is deaf and blind, but stayed with Aurora until they were rescued. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Loyal dog comforts lost girl until police find her

22 Apr, 2018 9:45am
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The family dog helped police locate three-year-old girl who was lost in Queensland bush.

Pippa Middleton, the sister of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is reportedly pregnant with her first child. Photo / Getty

LIFESTYLE

Pippa Middleton 'is pregnant'

22 Apr, 2018 11:37am
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The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her first child in October.

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Tender beef fillet salad with seasonal blood oranges

On cooler nights try this soft and tender beef poached in flavoursome stock.

A deliciously creamy mango and cardamom lassi

It's time to capitalise on all of those bright and juicy mangoes available right now.

Viva Team Picks: Our favourite bars in Auckland

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to local watering holes — here are our picks.

This week's most fabulous celebrity looks

Royalty set the tone for the week, with full-skirted looks making a retro statement.

Get your binge on: Netflix shows we're obsessed with right now

Staying in this weekend? Get cosy with some of our favourite shows on Netflix.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Record Store Day, craft beer, pop-ups, art and more to add to your social calendar.

Light & Healthy: Avocado and fresh fish ceviche

Pair your catch of the day with lime and lemon and creamy avocado.

Tasty ways to celebrate World Banana Day today

From cakes and breads, to sorbets and smoothies, today is the day to honour the banana.

Kate Sylvester's dreamy new spring collection

The designer previewed her diaphanous Red Balloon collection for next season in Sydney.

How to wear dresses with sneakers... and look good

No longer the domain of the commuter, sneakers and dresses are looking better than ever.

15 sweet feijoa recipes you'll fall in love with

It is the height of the season, so make the most of your glorious green bounty.

How ethical are the fashion brands in New Zealand?

The annual Ethical Fashion Guide has been released today - find out how the brands fared.

LIFESTYLE

The 5:2 diet plan that will get you in shape

22 Apr, 2018 2:27pm
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Science behind all the benefits of "intermittent fasting" is only getting stronger.

Queen Elizabeth II greets the audience at the Royal Albert Hall for a star-studded concert to celebrate her 92nd birthday. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

The Queen rolls her eyes at Charles calling her 'mummy'

22 Apr, 2018 3:53pm
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It came at the end of the star-studded concert to mark the Queen's 92nd birthday.

Twins Nina and Randa Nelson beat acne with just a change to their diet. Photo / Instagram

LIFESTYLE

How twin sisters beat acne with a diet change

22 Apr, 2018 10:37am
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These twins survived high school with barely a blemish. But then everything changed.

Latest from Bite

This week's Bite: The kids are cooking and all is not good!

All the best bits from the pages of Bite magazine

Build a Moroccan pie: a fun family dinner

Simon Gault lays out all the ingredients for everyone to make their own pie

Silverbeet filo pie

Surprise the family with a delicious meat-free pie

Beetroot chips

Try the kids on this sweet, crispy potato chip alternative

Photo supplied to the New Zealand Herald by Annabel Langbein Media, available for three years. No sales, no syndication, no file use. 7, April 2018 Feijoa Pan Puff NZH 7 April 1

Trending on Bite: feijoa pan puff

Too easy and very delicious, thanks Annabel Langbein

Greek beef stew with roasted shallots

Serve this stew with a French baguette smeared with roasted shallots

Grilled sausage, quick pickled cabbage and mustard

Classic Swiss/German street food for a casual weekend meal

Mexican spiced enoki tacos

This deliciously healthy taco is filled with spiced enoki mushrooms and kiwifruit salsa

Feijoa superfood smoothie

This is just goodness in a glass

Feijoa pan puff

This puffs up as it cooks and then collapses as it cools — and tastes good hot or cold

Allyson Gofton cooks with beetroot

This once home garden stalwart has become the super-veg "par excellence" of the decade

Kids cooking classses

Let the little foodies enjoy time in the kitchen away from Mum and Dad

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

Readers take a world view

22 Apr, 2018 4:00pm

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TRAVEL

Travel hits and misses: Tom Sainsbury

22 Apr, 2018 3:00pm
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Tom Sainsbury has two shows at the Comedy Festival, Self Helped and Giggly Gerties.

TRAVEL

California: Wild about it

22 Apr, 2018 1:00pm
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Comedian Arj Barker gives his picks for must-sees in his home state, California.

TRAVEL

Clarke Gayford: Loving the coromandel

22 Apr, 2018 11:00am
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It's an area with much to offer and it's hard to leave.

Latest From Technology

Air Hull Group trial rescue craft. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Making a boat in a box for surf life-savers

22 Apr, 2018 2:03pm

4 minutes to read

A new watchdog is needed to regulate how government-run artificial intelligence (AI) is sifting through our personal data, an expert panel says. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

NZ needs Govt data-mining watchdog, experts say

22 Apr, 2018 10:18am
5 minutes to read

Experts have called for a new unit to oversee government-run AI predictive tools.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify before a House Energy and Commerce hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, about the use of Facebook data to target US voters. Picture / AP

BUSINESS

Backlash against 'Wild West' internet

22 Apr, 2018 8:44am
5 minutes to read

Google, YouTube and Twitter may be put in the spotlight after Facebook.

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