An average Auckland family says the Budget's tax tweaks do nothing to help them get ahead.
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Exclusive: Inside Head Hunters' P factory
How police planted the audio bug that busted a Breaking Bad-style P lab.
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VideoPeter Francis Atkinson jailed for 17 years as expert P cook for Head Hunters
Donald Trump 'shoves' Nato leader
Trump seen with 'smug smile' after shoving past Nato leader.
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Terrified dog blinded in ravine fall
It wasn't until rescuers got close that they saw why he would not move.
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Stunning apartment sells for $8.7m
Inside the Remuera property that has views across the Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto.
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Rocket Lab lift-off: What now?
Rocket Lab has to figure out how to go further after its successful space launch.
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Cash, special cops to thwart robberies
Exclusive: Rewards, special taskforce launched in new police war against armed robbers.
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Spithill kicks off the mind games
Jimmy Spithill wasted little time in getting back to his favourite hobby of Kiwi baiting.
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7 signs coffee is the elixir for long life
From protecting against cancer to boosting brain health, the myriad benefits of coffee.
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Kraft to be phased out of NZ and Aus
One of the world's largest food brands set to disappear from shelves.
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Bomb scare in Manchester
Bomb disposal officers carrying out a search of a house in Wigan.
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Higgins: Is this the avocado Budget?
COMMENT: National strays into Labour territory with scattergun Budget.
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Oracle showdown set for opening day
The opening day of the America's Cup has been postponed due to expected high winds.
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Foods that make your metabolism faster
No food or drink will turn you into a calorie-burning machine. But these can help.
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'It's not something you expect at all'
The Queen has met child victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bomb.
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Did we just reach peak Shortland Street?
Mt Ferndale played the starring role in Shortland Street's 25th anniversary episode.
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Winners and losers from Budget 2017
Budget 2017's centrepiece is a Family Incomes Package. However, it is not all good news.
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National
Fog delays flights at Rotorua Airport
Fog halts flights in and out of Rotorua Airport.
Crash outside Tauranga school prompts road closure
A crash in suburban Tauranga has prompted a road closure outside a local school.
Fog grounds flights in and out of Christchurch as air travel hit by weather for 2nd day running
Next US ambassador to NZ to be revealed
World
Crowd spontaneously breaks into song
Manchester crowd erupted into a spontaneous rendition of Don't Look Back in Anger.
Hunt for bomber's helpers
Manchester attacker thought to have had support building bomb.
Experts struggle to understand star
Astronomers keep a close eye on "Tabby's Star" as it acts up again.
Trump takes more time to find FBI chief
President said to be renewing his search for a replacement for the man he fired.
Business
Ryman changes North Shore village plans
Incoming managing director Gordon MacLeod revealed how plans had changed at Wakakura.
Do you have a 'Rolls Royce' Service Offer?
COMMENT: What do some of your clients enjoy by using your services?
Radio NZ comes in from the cold
COMMENT: Government finally ends the 8 years funding freeze on RNZ, John Drinnan writes.
Uber '99 per cent chance' of collapsing
Uber is a "Ponzi scheme" with a big chance for failure, says a veteran investor.
Politics
Stewart: Tax scattered on the floor
COMMENT: In summation, it's a dud. It's squarely aimed at the looming election.
Kan: Budget as exciting as chores roster
COMMENT: If everyone wins a prize, it's a bit like nobody did, writes Raybon Kan.
Manhire: It's a middling Budget
COMMENT: The biggest risk of this Budget is that it lacks any big ambition.
Barry Soper: Joyce hoping generosity will turn into votes
COMMENT: This Budget was shrewd, stealing some of Labour's thunder.
Lifestyle
Best dressed celebrities of the week
Lorde, Rihanna, Tilda Swinton and more all have the cool factor this week
Exact moment dog's heart broke
Footage shows the moment a pup realised her owners were leaving her behind.
Is this the craziest food trend ever?
Father's open letter to Ariana Grande
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Rocket Lab's launch day
Rocket Lab have released a full video of their launch day. YouTube / Rocket Lab
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Dean Barker ready for racing
SoftBank Team Japan skipper Dean Barker talks to Dana Johannsen ahead of the America's Cup.
America's Cup will stop NZ again
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VideoEntertainment
Ten reasons we love Rose Matafeo
10 reasons why we wish Rose Matafeo was the Sassy Best Friend in our life.
Netflix has cancelled another show
It was the most expensive television series Netflix had ever made. It's been cancelled.
You won't believe what Cher wants to do
Bill Cosby charm offensive begins
Travel
Ship check: The Aranui 5
Isobel Marriner sails aboard the Aranui 5.
Raunchy 'adults only' cruise ship famous for having nude adult play rooms heading to New Zealand
Canada: Walking on ice
Tess Nichol enters the cave and descends into the belly of a giant fluorescent jellyfish.
Flight check: Denver to LA
Ask Away: To leave or not to leave ...
Opinion
Dangerous tripe of the anti-vaxxers
COMMENT: Science isn't controversial: refusing to vaccinate your child could harm others.
Toby Manhire: Meaty cyber leaks from English's inbox
Hits & misses: Commentary on the Budget
Political commentators weigh in on the Budget.
Rutherford: We need to talk about bullying
Editorial: Budget spreads its blessings
Sport
Ronaldo in Portugal squad to face NZ
Superstar Christiano Ronaldo is on track to meet the All Whites at the Confederations Cup.
Football: New Zealand strike big win at under-20 World Cup
Tennis legends clash over Court boycott
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova wants a change of name for the Margaret Court Arena.
NZ strike big World Cup win
Kiwis talk up cycle grinding advantage
Rugby
John Mitchell signs on with Bulls
John Mitchell has been appointed as the new executive of rugby for South Africa's Bulls.
