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ENTERTAINMENT

Jilted Block stars break silence about controversial finale

21 Sep, 2017 12:33pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Father to son's killer: 'I hope when you dream you see his ghost'

21 Sep, 2017 10:55am
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NEW ZEALAND

Radio hosts pay Kiwi's $80K student loan

21 Sep, 2017 11:20am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Record numbers for 'knife-edge' debate

21 Sep, 2017 1:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Man killed while delivering pizza

21 Sep, 2017 11:47am
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SPORT

Why Jimmy Spithill is in limbo

21 Sep, 2017 8:51am
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WORLD

Nanny caught tossing, abusing baby girl

21 Sep, 2017 7:42am
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BUSINESS

Qantas 'fuel mules' flown in to Auckland

21 Sep, 2017 11:59am
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NEW ZEALAND

Restaurant denies tattooed man service

21 Sep, 2017 10:45am
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Restaurant defends stance over eviction of tattooed man.

NEW ZEALAND

Fuel shortage: Anxious parents fret over school holiday plans

21 Sep, 2017 12:13pm
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Travel agent asks travellers to get in touch about queries closer to travel time.

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.

LIFESTYLE

Why you'll probably vote for the wrong party

21 Sep, 2017 11:44am
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Kyle MacDonald on the psychology behind how you decide who to vote for.

WORLD

Couple discover deadly snake in their bed

21 Sep, 2017 7:26am
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The eastern brown snake is the second most venomous land snake in the world.

SPORT

Why Jimmy Spithill is in limbo

21 Sep, 2017 8:51am
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Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill says he's in limbo around ahead of the next America's Cup.

NEW ZEALAND

Biggest housing change 'in decades' for Wellington

21 Sep, 2017 10:57am
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NEW ZEALAND

Live: Bolger blasts Labour's 'ideas on the run'

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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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.

NEW ZEALAND

Election Forecast has National ahead

21 Sep, 2017 10:03am
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Latest Herald Election Forecast shows National edging towards a majority.

SPORT

Parker v Fury - What you need to know

21 Sep, 2017 10:01am
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All you need to know from the big fight between Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury on Sunday.

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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

Revealed: China's network of influence in New Zealand

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

Premium & Indepth

Beneficiary to sue over use of fake names

Woman will sue Government after officials used pseudonyms on documents.

Premium & Indepth

The secret to winning My Kitchen Rules

Celebrity chef judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel reveal what NZ's teams need to do to win

Latest From New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND

Woman stole $1.6m from church

21 Sep, 2017 12:19pm

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Chocolate Santas already on supermarket shelves

21 Sep, 2017 1:18pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Man jailed after confessing assault on his partner

21 Sep, 2017 12:26pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Neighbours help police nab burglars in early hours

21 Sep, 2017 12:48pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Unusual wait for verdict on National vs Eminem

21 Sep, 2017 12:44pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Live: Bolger blasts Labour's 'ideas on the run'

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Live: Bolger blasts Labour's 'ideas on the run'

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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WORLD

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

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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SPORT

Focus: Jimmy Spithill talk to Tony Veitch

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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Local Focus: 'Lesley and George have been screwed'

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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NEW ZEALAND

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

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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WORLD

Focus: Central Mexico rocked by a 7.4 earthquake

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - something people don't know about you

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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Local Focus: From MKR to Bone Broth Bar

21 Sep, 2017 12:28pm
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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

Chorus plans underwrite for dividend programme

21 Sep, 2017 1:03pm

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BUSINESS

Navy oil tanker on rescue dash to refinery

21 Sep, 2017 11:48am
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BUSINESS

Restaurant Brands second-quarter sales jump 41pc

21 Sep, 2017 11:43am
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BUSINESS

Auckland cafe fined $30k for job breaches

21 Sep, 2017 11:32am
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BUSINESS

Immigration outpaces Kiwis leaving the country

21 Sep, 2017 11:30am
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BUSINESS

Yoko Ono wins trademark battle with soft drink company

21 Sep, 2017 11:26am
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BUSINESS

Latest Dreamliner in mix for Wellington

21 Sep, 2017 11:19am
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BUSINESS

New Hawke's Bay industrial park

21 Sep, 2017 12:00pm
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Strong demand has led to 20 industrial lots being made available in Awatoto.

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.'

Brand Insight

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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

Witnesses yelled 'he can't hear you' before deaf man shot

21 Sep, 2017 12:37pm

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WORLD

Catalan crisis: 'The streets will be ours'

21 Sep, 2017 12:05pm
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Protesters gathered outside the offices of the regional finance department.

WORLD

Aussie who committed sex act on clothes can work with kids

21 Sep, 2017 11:44am
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Aussie man said he "just wanted to feel the rush of doing something not right".

WORLD

Flight rows undercuts 'drain the swamp' vow

21 Sep, 2017 11:33am
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Tom Price's use of a charter flight to travel to Philadelphia seems like a bad idea.

WORLD

Flash flood survivor: 'Never let your kids go'

21 Sep, 2017 11:04am
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Flash flood killed everyone in hiking group of 14 except man, his wife and two children.

Motoring News

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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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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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Bean counters to decide World Cup venue

21 Sep, 2017 12:26pm

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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

Puncture deflates Bond at world champs

21 Sep, 2017 3:55am
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SPORT

New America's Cup details revealed

20 Sep, 2017 9:59pm
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SPORT

Black Ferns to celebrate win at event in Auckland

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am
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SPORT

Lions flanker: How Gatland cost us the series

21 Sep, 2017 7:46am
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Irish flanker Sean O'Brien says the Lions would have won the June series 'comfortably'.

SPORT

Why Jimmy Spithill is in limbo

21 Sep, 2017 8:51am
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Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill says he's in limbo around ahead of the next America's Cup.

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NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Christchurch: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Wellington: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather Auckland: September 22nd

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

MetService Weather New Zealand: September 21st - 23rd

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern - 'Our mental health service is at breaking point'

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

ENTERTAINMENT

Tomb Raider - Trailer

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English sings Happy Birthday to Sharleen Giles

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern on the security of early vote ballot boxes

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

SPORT

Focus: Jimmy Spithill talk to Tony Veitch

21 Sep, 2017 7:48am

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
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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 flees hospital with conjoined twins

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

60+ binge-worthy asparagus recipes

20 Sep, 2017 8:34am
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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.

Trending on Viva

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

Five awesome theme parks in Europe

21 Sep, 2017 12:00pm

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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.

TRAVEL

Airline's 'health concerns' with cabin air

21 Sep, 2017 9:45am
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Has the airline industry just admitted aerotoxic syndrome is a real thing?

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

Google tipped to takeover HTC

21 Sep, 2017 7:41am

5 minutes to read

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.

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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