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NEW ZEALAND

Released: Citizenship file of spy trainer-turned-MP

21 Sep, 2017 6:53pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Ten lucky ladies win $30m Lotto prize

21 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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New poll: NZ First in kingmaker position

21 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Protester sets himself on fire at Parliament

21 Sep, 2017 3:43pm
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NEW ZEALAND

'Holy crap! Come on people, party vote Maori'

21 Sep, 2017 8:37pm
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SPORT

Comment | Super Rugby still far from fixed

21 Sep, 2017 8:42pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

The year's worst movie has arrived :-(

21 Sep, 2017 2:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Australian heatwave heads for NZ

21 Sep, 2017 2:39pm
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WORLD

Where is 'Nambia'? Trump's puzzling speech

21 Sep, 2017 8:07pm
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First he created covfefe; now he's made a new country.

NEW ZEALAND

Scammer caught out: 'You seem to have died in 2012'

21 Sep, 2017 8:25pm
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An apparent Facebook scammer was using a dead woman's pictures for a fake profile.

SPORT

The $274 million tennis dream team

21 Sep, 2017 7:03pm
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After almost two decades of epic clashes, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are teaming up.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jilted Block stars break their silence

21 Sep, 2017 12:33pm
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"We just hugged each other" say Stace and Yanita after their shock loss on The Block.

LIFESTYLE

Shocking threat to dog owner

21 Sep, 2017 7:01pm
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A dog owner has received note from a neighbour following a spate of animal attacks.

BUSINESS

Top lawyer reveals apartment 'wars'

21 Sep, 2017 2:30pm
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Apartment owners are at war with each other over noise, pets, parking and repairs.

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 leaves husband for high school crush

21 Sep, 2017 3:24pm
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It took a cancer diagnosis for this woman to realise she needed to end her marriage.

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.

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

Liam Dann: Why both parties 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.

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NEW ZEALAND

Record number of early voters

21 Sep, 2017 7:31pm

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NEW ZEALAND

'Holy crap! Come on people, party vote Maori'

21 Sep, 2017 8:37pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Released: Citizenship file of spy trainer-turned-National MP

21 Sep, 2017 6:53pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Scammer caught out: 'You seem to have died in 2012'

21 Sep, 2017 8:25pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Live Q&A: Marama Fox answers your questions

21 Sep, 2017 7:45pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Record number of early voters

21 Sep, 2017 7:31pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Bill English: Losing hasn't crossed my mind

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Māori Party co-leader on potential coalitions

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Māori Party co-leader talks latest polls

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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WORLD

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

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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SPORT

Focus: Jimmy Spithill talk to Tony Veitch

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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Local Focus: Mood on the streets - Tauranga Moana

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: First peek at fuel pipe burst site

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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Local Focus: 'Lesley and George have been screwed'

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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NEW ZEALAND

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

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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WORLD

Focus: Central Mexico rocked by a 7.4 earthquake

21 Sep, 2017 6:57pm
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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

Shares edge lower ahead of election

21 Sep, 2017 9:28pm

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BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Why both parties face a fiscal hole

21 Sep, 2017 5:23pm
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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

Coke shrinks can size by nearly 10%

21 Sep, 2017 5:39pm
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Coke has reduced its can size by nearly 10 per cent from 355ml to 330ml.

BUSINESS

Air NZ schedule returns to normal

21 Sep, 2017 5:28pm
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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

Where is Nambia? Trump's speech features new country

21 Sep, 2017 8:07pm

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White House records: What Mueller wants to know

21 Sep, 2017 5:16pm
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The requests from the special counsel span 13 categories.

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.

Motoring News

Coolest bus ever made? Hammer approaches for a 1930s classic

21 Sep, 2017 6:07pm
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Is Formula E the future of motorsport? Mitch Evans thinks so

21 Sep, 2017 6:04pm
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'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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SPORT

The shadow that looms over Parker v Fury

21 Sep, 2017 8:10pm

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SPORT

Paul: Super format still far from fixed

21 Sep, 2017 8:42pm
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What we have now is the best of a number of bad options - that the money men will love.

SPORT

How All Black ended his year from hell

21 Sep, 2017 4:15pm
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SPORT

Benji Marshall's Kiwis future confirmed

21 Sep, 2017 6:53pm
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SPORT

McCullum reveals screwed-up x-ray

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm
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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

The $274 million tennis dream team

21 Sep, 2017 7:03pm
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After almost two decades of epic clashes, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are teaming up.

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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Māori Party co-leader on potential coalitions

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

WORLD

Trump's new African country: Nambia!

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Māori Party co-leader talks latest polls

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Wainuiomata kids perform for Jacinda Ardern

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Ling and Zing bidder opens up

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

SPORT

Boxing heavyweight sensation Daniel Dubois knockout

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English enjoys campaigning despite gruelling scheduling

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Lotto winner breaks silence

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

NEW ZEALAND

Former All Blacks converge at Mission Bay to promote Prostate cancer awareness

21 Sep, 2017 7:50pm

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

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

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

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Puzzles

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

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Herald daily quiz: September 21

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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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Couple charge guests $275 to attend their wedding

21 Sep, 2017 8:57am
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What you can tell about a man from his face

21 Sep, 2017 10:50am
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8 bizarre, genius uses for Vicks VapoRub

20 Sep, 2017 8:22am
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Is this the end of the G-string?

20 Sep, 2017 12:01pm
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Lesser known no-wheat flours and how to use them

21 Sep, 2017 5:22pm
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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

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

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