How police planted the audio bug that busted a Breaking Bad-style P lab.
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Leading Headlines
Budget a 'healthy' lolly scramble
Opinion: PM, Joyce not the kind of parents to risk overexciting with a mad sugar rush.
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Focus: What does the budget mean for you?
VideoRoll up, roll up: Budget 2017 delivers cash for workers
Rocket Lab: We have lift-off!
Rocket Lab has successfully launched into space, creating history for NZ.
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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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How to watch, follow the America's Cup
Here's our guide to the TV, radio and NZME blog coverage of the America's Cup.
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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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Budget: Cops were at 'breaking point'
The Government has announced $1.24 billion of new law-and-order funding over four years.
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The Shorty Street stories that gripped NZ
We look back on 25 years of ratings to chart the highs and lows of Shortland Street.
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Celebrity stylist loses name suppression
A celebrity Auckland hairdresser facing cocaine charges has lost name suppression.
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Budget 2017: Ten things you need to know
The key points from today's Budget.
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Star Wars: 40 things you need to know
In anticipation of Star Wars' 40th birthday, here are 40 facts about the beloved franchise
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Amazing picture: Auckland, cloud city
Skyscrapers float above a sea of cloud after fog blanketed Auckland this morning.
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Father's open letter to Ariana Grande
A father of three daughters penned a moving letter to Ariana Grande.
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Manchester bomber's motives revealed
Sister claims Abedi was driven by hate and injustice.
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Johnson: I've let the Warriors down
Shaun Johnson admits he is struggling but says the Warriors' problems are team-wide.
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Uber '99 per cent chance' of collapsing
Uber is a "Ponzi scheme" with a big chance for failure, says a veteran investor.
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Single grape costs supermarket $11,000
A man pretending to be injured has been busted by secret video footage.
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Herald in-depth
Boys could mean more cash for schools
What has changed in 2017 Budget?
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Focus: What does the budget mean for you?
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Doctor 'enraged' after son 'attacked'
Kiwi has bag removed on United flight
How does your budget stack up?
Touching video to be played at funeral
Herald daily quiz: May 25
National
Budget: Crime victim on youth offending target
Chris Turner was viciously attacked outside his family's Papakura restaurant.
Busy night as fire crews attend two Auckland fires
Two treated for smoke inhalation after a pair of house fires in suburban Auckland.
Housing in the budget: 'Not enough'
Police concerned for missing Halswell man
World
Kim Dotcom link to Seth Rich conspiracy
The curious case of Kim Dotcom, the hacking of a murdered Democratic staffer and Fox News.
Photos of Manchester bomber's backpack leaked
Crime scene images show bomb used by Salman Abedi in Manchester terror attack.
US school principal found dead in carpark
A Texas principal has been found dead in the school's carpark.
'He's a threat. He's scaring us'
Fellow passenger says she warned flight attendant of Turkish man's disruptive behaviour.
Business
Budget 2017: Hits & misses
Was the Budget a bullseye or did it miss the mark? Business commentators react.
Double whammy for insured home-owners
Insured home-owners are facing a double whammy on their premiums this year.
NZ dollar holds up on Joyce's maiden budget
The NZ dollar held as Steven Joyce's maiden budget met investors' expectations .
NZ shares edge up as budget, earnings dominate
NZ shares edge up as budget, earnings dominate; MetroGlass gains.
Politics
Tax relief a mirage, says Opposition
Winston Peters says Budget is the "longest suicide note in history" for the Government.
PM Bill English after today's budget
VideoPrime Minister Bill English addresses media after today's budget.
Budget 2017: Cantabs get a boost
Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.
Govt targets offshore tax loopholes
The government expects to raise at least $250m from closing foreign tax loopholes.
Lifestyle
Bikini model's daring shark shoot
A German blogger jumped in shark infested waters in a bid for a perfect snap.
Is this the craziest food trend ever?
Would you pay to drink coffee out of an avocado?
Reducing early death with exercise
4 tips for finding calm
Video
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We have lift-off: Rocket Lab
Successful launch for first test rocket on the Mahia Peninsular
Rocket Lab: We have lift-off! History made as Electron launches successfully from Mahia
Video
Watch: Cop punches woman repeatedly
A San Antonio police officer is filmed punching a young woman several times as her mother watches on screaming
Focus: Parachute Music Studios
VideoBarry Soper on Budget 2017
VideoEntertainment
Ed Sheeran top dog in NZ music streaming
Ed Sheeran is the most-streamed artist in NZ, while Bieber has the most-streamed album.
The Elton John video Parris helped make
What do you get when you team Parris Goebel up with Sir Elton John? This.
Why Jon Snow has a 'small pecker'
Bill Cosby charm offensive begins
Travel
Canada: Walking on ice
Tess Nichol enters the cave and descends into the belly of a giant fluorescent jellyfish.
Staying at the Four Seasons, Whistler
Flight check: Denver to LA
Oliver Pelling flies UA1613 from Colorado to California.
Ask Away: To leave or not to leave ...
Sri Lanka: Drink in days of old
Opinion
Is Melania happy in First Lady role?
First Lady appears to look like a surly teen who has been dragged away on family holiday.
Melania leaves Donald hanging, again
Video
Pippos: Budget throws blanket over middle NZ
COMMENT: Thomas Pippos, chief executive of Deloitte, on Budget 2017.
The better than nothing Budget
Audrey Young: Budget has something for everyone
Sport
Meet the crew of Team New Zealand
Who have been tasked with sailing Team New Zealand to glory at the America's Cup?
America's Cup: Calm before the storm
Black Caps need all-rounders to fire
If NZ are to contest for the Champions Trophy, their all-rounders must deliver.
Warriors signing clears way for Tui's exit
Calm before the America's Cup storm
Rugby
Hurricanes unleash new loose forward trio
The Hurricanes will field yet another loose forward trio for their clash with the Bulls.
