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NEW ZEALAND

Man sets himself on fire outside Parliament

21 Sep, 2017 3:43pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Australian heatwave heads for NZ

21 Sep, 2017 2:39pm
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BUSINESS

Coke shrinks can size by nearly 10 per cent

21 Sep, 2017 5:39pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Probe after funeral 'nightmare'

21 Sep, 2017 5:04pm
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SPORT

How All Black ended his year from hell

21 Sep, 2017 4:15pm
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LIFESTYLE

Woman leaves husband for school crush

21 Sep, 2017 3:24pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Jilted Block stars break their silence

21 Sep, 2017 12:33pm
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BUSINESS

Top lawyer reveals apartment 'wars'

21 Sep, 2017 2:30pm
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SPORT

'New hope' for Michael Schumacher

21 Sep, 2017 3:05pm
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Sporting great to be flown from Switzerland to US for treatment, according to reports.

NEW ZEALAND

Nats fan's sign ripped off him at Ardern uni walkabout

21 Sep, 2017 3:25pm
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Labour leader was mobbed by hundreds of fans - but one objected to one sign in particular.

LIFESTYLE

Father of cancer-stricken girl reveals her final moments

21 Sep, 2017 12:50pm
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Heartbroken dad has today revealed he kept her body at home for 24 hours after she died.

ENTERTAINMENT

Movie set shuts down after star smokes real drugs

21 Sep, 2017 10:20am
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"I'm losing my mind. I'm shaking, I'm hot. I'm just flipping up" says star after joint.

SPORT

Meet boxing's new heavyweight sensation

21 Sep, 2017 12:45pm
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Joe Parker might have to look out for Daniel Dubois in the future.

BUSINESS

Qantas 'fuel mules' flown in to Auckland

21 Sep, 2017 11:59am
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Qantas is tackling the fuel shortage by using planes as 'fuel mules.'

NEW ZEALAND

Restaurant denies tattooed man service

21 Sep, 2017 10:45am
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NEW ZEALAND

Man killed while delivering pizza

21 Sep, 2017 11:47am
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LIFESTYLE

Woman births 'miracle' conjoined twins then flees

21 Sep, 2017 11:22am
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A woman who gave birth to conjoined twins and fled hospital is being urged to return.

WORLD

Hurricane has dreaded 'pinhole eye' centre

21 Sep, 2017 5:36am
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The latest Category 5 hurricane to batter the Caribbean has a rare and terrifying feature.

WORLD

North 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.

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NEW ZEALAND

Vote 2017: Election Forecast has National ahead

21 Sep, 2017 12:37pm

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Premium & Indepth

Beneficiary to sue over use of fake names

Premium & Indepth

Revealed: China's network of influence in New Zealand

Research raises concern over near-space launches on dairy farms and political donations.

Premium & Indepth

Why both parties could face a fiscal hole

The last big economic stats before the election - GDP and migration - offer a warning.

Premium & Indepth

Interactive: Major policies - who's promising what

Struggling to keep track of who's promising what? See the main parties' policies here.

Latest From New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND

New poll: What's driving how we will vote?

21 Sep, 2017 4:00pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Grant Robertson: Labour's monetary policy not unusual

21 Sep, 2017 5:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

New poll: What's driving how we will vote?

21 Sep, 2017 4:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Probe after funeral 'nightmare'

21 Sep, 2017 5:04pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern keen to chat with leaders of 'gutted' study

21 Sep, 2017 4:52pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Crash on Broadlands Rd near Taupo Arterial

21 Sep, 2017 4:06pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Dunedin sign 'proving' the Earth is flat goes viral

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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WORLD

Focus: The category 5 storm has developed a rare ‘pinhole eye’

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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SPORT

Focus: Jimmy Spithill talk to Tony Veitch

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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Local Focus: 'Lesley and George have been screwed'

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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NEW ZEALAND

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

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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WORLD

Focus: Central Mexico rocked by a 7.4 earthquake

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - something people don't know about you

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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Local Focus: From MKR to Bone Broth Bar

21 Sep, 2017 4:04pm
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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

Coke shrinks can size by nearly 10 per cent

21 Sep, 2017 5:39pm

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BUSINESS

'Middling' economic growth as election looms

21 Sep, 2017 4:58pm
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BUSINESS

Refining NZ to pay investors next week

21 Sep, 2017 3:01pm
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BUSINESS

Nosh-linked firm to pay ex-worker $11,000

21 Sep, 2017 2:58pm
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BUSINESS

Top lawyer reveals apartment 'wars'

21 Sep, 2017 2:30pm
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BUSINESS

New World, Pak'nSave to phase out caged eggs by 2027

21 Sep, 2017 2:12pm
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BUSINESS

Navy oil tanker on rescue dash to refinery

21 Sep, 2017 2:00pm
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BUSINESS

No fuel-related cancellations expected tomorrow: Air NZ

21 Sep, 2017 5:28pm
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Air NZ says its planes should run to schedule tomorrow.

BUSINESS

Why both parties could face a fiscal hole

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21 Sep, 2017 5:23pm
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The last big economic stats before the election - GDP and migration - offer a warning.

Brand Insight

brand insight

Overcoming fear of the unknown

18 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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New marketing techniques use data to enrich customer relationships.

ACG Schools: Failure is really success

20 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Developing resilience in New Zealand school students may help combat youth suicide and...

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

15 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Devastating hurricanes in the US are a wake-up call for Kiwis to get insurance sorted.

Shining a light on the future

14 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Smart lighting saves money, provides useful building data and even calms fears.

'Drama' ahead over tax changes

13 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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NZ may be in for a fight against multinational tax dodgers as new global tax treaty begins

Voting has never been easier

12 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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New initiatives - like supermarket voting - needed to lift election turnout in NZ.

All Blacks dream is gone

12 Sep, 2017 4:59am
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Election series: Now housing and kids' future drives young father to get out and vote...

Voting a serious role for actor

12 Sep, 2017 4:58am
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In the third of our election series, even high-achievers need a push to vote.

Don't let vote go to the dogs

12 Sep, 2017 4:57am
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20-something dog lover collars other young people on the importance of voting.

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 election? Prebble explores parties

21 Sep, 2017 8:40am
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OPINION: Votes for smaller parties will decide this election.

Latest From World

WORLD

W House records: What Mueller wants to know

21 Sep, 2017 5:16pm

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WORLD

Melania Trump condemns bullying - and raises some eyebrows - in her first UN speech

21 Sep, 2017 4:20pm
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The first lady, in advocating for children, did not address her husband's bellicose style.

WORLD

Expected election win Merkel's final peak

21 Sep, 2017 3:37pm
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For Merkel, winning a fourth term would bring questions of eventual succession.

WORLD

Rouhani rips Trump as a 'rogue newcomer'

21 Sep, 2017 2:44pm
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In his UN speech, Hassan Rouhani rips Trump as a 'rogue newcomer' to world politics.

WORLD

Ivanka opens up about struggles after births

21 Sep, 2017 2:31pm
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"I felt like I was not living up to my potential," Trump told Dr Oz.

Motoring News

'New hope' for Formula One legend Michael Schumacher

21 Sep, 2017 3:45pm
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McLaren Ultimate Vision confirmed in Gran Turismo Sport

21 Sep, 2017 3:31pm
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Kiwi speedway ace Michael Pickens sets up his own team

21 Sep, 2017 2:16pm
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Heroic Land Rover tows 110-tonne 'road train' through the outback

21 Sep, 2017 2:14pm
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Victoria Highway Patrol replace Aussie fleet with new BMWs

21 Sep, 2017 11:55am
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Mitsubishi Evo will return as a full-electric SUV concept

21 Sep, 2017 8:48am
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Asian expansion on hold for Supercars

21 Sep, 2017 8:05am
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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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Latest From Sport

SPORT

How All Black ended his year from hell

21 Sep, 2017 4:15pm

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SPORT

Lydia Ko: 'I have to keep fighting'

21 Sep, 2017 4:23pm
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Lydia Ko is back in New Zealand with a renewed confidence.

SPORT

Lions flanker: How Gatland cost us the series

21 Sep, 2017 7:46am
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SPORT

Why Jimmy Spithill is in limbo

21 Sep, 2017 8:51am
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SPORT

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm
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SPORT

Parker turns on the charm in enemy territory

21 Sep, 2017 8:10am
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Joseph Parker is even impressing the Hughie Fury fans in Manchester

SPORT

Bean counters to decide where 2023 World Cup is played

21 Sep, 2017 12:26pm
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A group of accountants will determine who wins the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosting rights.

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NEW ZEALAND

Hon Judith Collins gives updates on fuels issues

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

HMNZS Endeavour steams through the end of the rainbow

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern frustrated with Nationals lies

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

Winston Peters talks ports at the Auckland waterfront

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

Confrontation as Ardern visits Canterbury Uni

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English gets asked about his future once the election is over

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

Police appeal for information on wanted man

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Christchurch: September 22nd

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Wellington: September 22nd

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Kiwi singer to feature in major Hollywood film

20 Sep, 2017 11:25am
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A former Miss Mount Maunganui got a call from Hollywood that could change her life.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Killers are back, but things aren't so wonderful

21 Sep, 2017 11:00am
4 minutes to read

Where the heck have The Killers been over the past five years? Chris Schulz finds out.

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Just Be Cool

Flava hosts Daz and Ast are on the hunt for Buck Nasty, an oblivious competition winner with a smash hit “Just Be Cool.”

Like Mike

Like Mike is disappointed as he asks “Where is the beneficiary bashing? Bring back the Hand Job not the Hand Out”

Coach Steve

Most fathers spent last Sunday with their families. Coach Steve spent his a bit differently…

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: September 21

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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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

TBT: Cool sh*t your mum had before you did

21 Sep, 2017 1:03pm

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LIFESTYLE

Woman births 'miracle' conjoined twins then flees

21 Sep, 2017 11:22am
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LIFESTYLE

Couple charge guests $275 to attend their wedding

21 Sep, 2017 8:57am
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LIFESTYLE

What you can tell about a man from his face

21 Sep, 2017 10:50am
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LIFESTYLE

8 bizarre, genius uses for Vicks VapoRub

20 Sep, 2017 8:22am
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LIFESTYLE

Is this the end of the G-string?

20 Sep, 2017 12:01pm
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bite.co.nz

Lesser known no-wheat flours and how to use them

21 Sep, 2017 5:22pm
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viva.co.nz

Fun things to do this weekend

21 Sep, 2017 5:54am
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LIFESTYLE

'I buried the wrong cat'

21 Sep, 2017 11:59am
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Distraught owner's shock after her "dead" cat shows up on its own grave.

LIFESTYLE

The blinding truth about migraines

21 Sep, 2017 8:28am
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Migraine is the third most debilitating medical condition on the planet.

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Eleanor Ozich's buckwheat crepes with rhubarb compote

21 Sep, 2017 1:00pm

A sweet and tangy compote spread over buckwheat crepes are a blissful start to the day

The do's and dont's 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

LIFESTYLE

Has Rihanna designed the world's ugliest jandals?

20 Sep, 2017 10:51am
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You can't get it right all the time Riri.

LIFESTYLE

Why just one raisin can curb your cravings

21 Sep, 2017 2:49pm
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While it may sound odd, this strange trick does have some scientific proof behind it.

LIFESTYLE

Father of cancer-stricken girl reveals her final moments

21 Sep, 2017 12:50pm
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Heartbroken dad opens up about the misery behind this image.

Latest from Bite

Death by chocolate mousse

Making a very simple chocolate case to serve it in gives the mousse that extra touch.

Chicken, orzo and lemon soup

This soup uses an unusual but very exciting combination of lemon juice and egg.

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

It's time to venture outdoors

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.

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

Two wheels good

21 Sep, 2017 4:00pm

4 minutes to read

TRAVEL

Tips for going on a shopping holiday

21 Sep, 2017 2:00pm
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If shopping holidays are your dream come true, check out these handy tips.

TRAVEL

Samoa: Divine by design

21 Sep, 2017 11:00am
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Lindy Laird finds herself floating with happiness - or maybe that's the 'ava.

TRAVEL

Tramping? Learn to use a compass first

21 Sep, 2017 11:00am
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Why it's a real mistake to count on a cellphone when you go hiking.

Latest From Technology

NEW ZEALAND

Tragedy spurs researcher's air pollution fight

21 Sep, 2017 1:24pm

4 minutes to read

BUSINESS

Google tipped to takeover HTC

21 Sep, 2017 7:41am
5 minutes to read

Google is close to acquiring assets from Taiwan's HTC Corp.

BUSINESS

Robotic hamburger flipper gets its first job

21 Sep, 2017 7:33am
2 minutes to read

A restaurant chain in the US is installing robotic hamburger-flipping chefs.

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