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These are tough times. Where there is normally a spring surge of listings there has been a slump. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Liam Dann: This is the new Govt's biggest challenge

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am

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SPORT

How Aussie media reacted to win

22 Oct, 2017 7:04am
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern: No point gloating about growth given homelessness

22 Oct, 2017 9:51am
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LIFESTYLE

Inside Hong Kong's high-rise prostitution ring

22 Oct, 2017 8:52am
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SPORT

Epic test, but All Blacks' decision-making poor

21 Oct, 2017 11:59pm
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BUSINESS

Beer what? Scientist's 'dream' job

22 Oct, 2017 8:59am
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ENTERTAINMENT

Bieber's massive torso tattoo shocks fans

22 Oct, 2017 9:44am
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LIFESTYLE

Girlfriend tells of moment she broke her boyfriend's penis

22 Oct, 2017 10:15am
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Could Jacinda Ardern be a bad omen for the All Blacks? Photo Phil Walter/Getty Images

SPORT

Did Jacinda Ardern 'curse' the All Blacks?

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Have the All Blacks really been 'cursed' by Jacinda Ardern's rise?

This Japanese example of shared housing units demonstrates an increasingly popular style of living, where common areas are used by all in a small community. By Naruse Inokuma Architects.

BUSINESS

Eleven solutions to the housing shortage

22 Oct, 2017 9:22am
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We could close the gap by thinking differently about the kind of dwellings we inhabit.

ENTERTAINMENT

Gloriavale comes to Shortland Street

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Tammy Davis stars as a new cult's leader on the Street.

Astronomers who have found a cavern in the Moon capable of holding a city the size of several Sydneys. Photo / AP

TECHNOLOGY

We may have found our home on the Moon

21 Oct, 2017 6:54pm
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Before we settle Mars, we must return to the caves.

Counties Manukau Health has dropped plans for a Ronald McDonald House. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Hospital sends Ronald McDonald packing

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Health bosses have rejected the offer of a Ronald McDonald House.

Crystal rock methamphetamine, the purest form of methamphetamine. Photo/ supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Former P Addict: my way out was going to jail

22 Oct, 2017 5:47am
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Whanganui woman shares her story of how P almost broke her.

SPORT

Ratings: SBW shines, Sopoaga struggles

22 Oct, 2017 12:40am
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WORLD

Trump’s astonishing move on JFK files

22 Oct, 2017 7:09am
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Building site in ruins at 27 Minnehaha Ave, Takapuna is now for sale. Photo/Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Wreck with views on sale for $8m plus

22 Oct, 2017 9:26am
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A neighbourhood dispute left this waterfront home at a top address half built.

Some of the 'gates' found linked to ancient lava domes in Saudi Arabia. Their purpose is unknown. Picture: D. Kennedy, Arabian Archaeology and Epigrahy. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Mysterious structures found in Saudi Arabia desert

21 Oct, 2017 4:25pm
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Mysterious ancient stone structures found around remote Saudi lava domes.

Corey Feldman attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox's 'Why Him?'. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Former child star plans to out paedophiles

22 Oct, 2017 8:56am
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Former star Corey Feldman is working on a plan to bring his Hollywood abusers to justice.

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Otahuhu College year 13 students Libbi Wright, Manaia King and Roberta Wright-McIvor all speak highly of the school's health clinic. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Life and death on front lines of teen health

22 Oct, 2017 9:11am

11 minutes to read

Isaiah Neil was just 8 months old when he died inside a hot car in November 2015. Photo/Supplied.

Premium & Indepth

Baby death: Report reveals CYF shortcut

CYF review of Isaiah Neil's death finds social workers took shortcut to meet KPI deadlines

Premium & Indepth

The cosmic collision that blew our minds

It began as a cosmic collision but ended in a chirp in an underground laboratory.

In Bermuda, Peter Burling proved to be an extremely quick thinker - making starting superstar Jimmy Spithill look ordinary. Photo / photosport.nz

Premium & Indepth

Big Read: How an America's Cup hero was born

It was at a private meeting in December 2013 that Peter Burling had a shock suggestion.

Latest From New Zealand

NZ First leader Winston Peters, Labour leader Jacinda Ardern and Greens leader James Shaw. Photos / NZ Herald

NEW ZEALAND

Winners and losers of new Government

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am

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NEW ZEALAND

Kermadec sanctuary not off the table - Shaw

22 Oct, 2017 10:22am
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NEW ZEALAND

Holidaymakers make the most of chilly day

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Eleven solutions to the housing shortage

22 Oct, 2017 9:22am
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NEW ZEALAND

Orca for playmates at Coromandel beach

22 Oct, 2017 8:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Former P Addict: my way out was going to jail

22 Oct, 2017 5:47am
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NEW ZEALAND

Packed prisons turn to kitset cells

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

Local Focus: Our Royal Camilla

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi's spend 1.8 billion dollars on their pets

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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SPORT

Focus: The 'Honey-Badger' speaks

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi F1 driver makes debut

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Focus: Property prices under threat

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Call for urgent referendum on legalising cannabis

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Wreck with views on sale for $8m plus

22 Oct, 2017 9:26am

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BUSINESS

John Key the 'performing artist'

22 Oct, 2017 7:37am
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BUSINESS

Trump: Russian Facebook ads 'tiny' compared to 'fake news'

22 Oct, 2017 7:14am
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BUSINESS

Liam Dann: Stay calm and don't panic

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Diana Clement: It's all in contract, read it!

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Editorial: Flatting in your retirement not only answer

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BUSINESS

Woman's Facebook rant closes her mum's cafe

21 Oct, 2017 3:45pm
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BUSINESS

Eleven solutions to the housing shortage

22 Oct, 2017 9:22am
12 minutes to read

We could close the gap by thinking differently about the kind of dwellings we inhabit.

Head of Carlsberg's Research Laboratory Birgitte Skadhauge. Photo / Carlsberg

BUSINESS

Beer what? This scientist has a job many would envy

22 Oct, 2017 8:59am
4 minutes to read

Birgitte Skadhauge has been at her job for 25 years.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Parents teach life skills, not schools

20 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

A way out of the housing crisis

17 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: The mum and dad bank

13 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Why ads are annoying

10 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Housing crisis to end in tears

9 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Suckers for electric cars

6 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Health service at a crossroads

3 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Our world really is getting better

29 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Stephen Costley, Victoria University's director of property services. Photo / supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Many lights make hands work

29 Sep, 2017 4:59am
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Opinion

Winston Peters goes with The NZ Labour Party. Illustration / Rod Emmerson

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: New Govt's flaw that could prove fatal

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: The quality of relationships is what will determine the character of the Govt.

SPORT

Wynne Gray: Oz rediscovering its mo-jo

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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OPINION: A strut is returning to Australian rugby but not in its full bloom yet.

A man watches a television screen showing U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Train Station. Photo / AP

New Zealand

Gwynne Dyer: Grown-ups between Trump and red button

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Some senior military officers in North Korea must face the same dilemma.

Latest From World

President John F. Kennedy waves from his car in a motorcade in Dallas in 1963. Photo / AP

WORLD

Trump to allow release of JFK files

22 Oct, 2017 7:09am

3 minutes to read

Munich police have said that at least four people have been lightly injured during the stabbing. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Man in stabbing attack at Munich train station

21 Oct, 2017 9:40pm
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The police department said officers are looking for the person.

WORLD

Dramatic moment child rescued from car

21 Oct, 2017 9:00pm
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Two-year-old boy snatched keys from his mother and locked himself inside car.

Kim Jong-Un, right, has yet to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photos / AP

WORLD

The myth of China's influence over North Korea

21 Oct, 2017 7:47pm
4 minutes to read

Here's why China are unlikely to intervene when it comes to North Korea.

The fight was caught on video. Photo / via video

WORLD

Two women in wild brawl at side of Sydney road

21 Oct, 2017 7:17pm
2 minutes to read

Dramatic footage has emerged of a punch-up between two women that stopped traffic.

Motoring News

Brendon Hartley does well in first Formula 1 practice session

21 Oct, 2017 8:14am
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We tackle the new BMW X3

21 Oct, 2017 8:09am
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New look for Kiwi Audi, as Hampton Downs 500 approaches

21 Oct, 2017 8:07am
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Slammed Kia Stinger GT set to hit America's craziest car show

20 Oct, 2017 4:38pm
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Jamie Whincup fears rain mixed with concrete on Gold Coast

20 Oct, 2017 3:42pm
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This is it: Audi reveal new technology-filled A7 Sportback

20 Oct, 2017 1:34pm
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He's staying! Fernando Alonso sticks it out with McLaren

20 Oct, 2017 1:31pm
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Holy crap: the spaceships in the new Thor movie are all named after Holdens

20 Oct, 2017 11:48am
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End of an era: Last Aussie-built Holden rolls off the line

20 Oct, 2017 10:43am
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Latest From Sport

Wallabies players celebrate victory. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Epic test, but All Blacks' decision-making poor

21 Oct, 2017 11:59pm

4 minutes to read

Sonny Bill Williams got top marks from our ratings. Photo / Getty

SPORT

Ratings: SBW shines, Sopoaga struggles

22 Oct, 2017 12:40am
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See who shone and who struggled in Australia's 23-18 win over the All Blacks.

SPORT

Wallabies win: Aussie media reacts

22 Oct, 2017 7:04am
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SPORT

Hartley qualifies 18th before penalty

22 Oct, 2017 10:32am
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SPORT

All Whites nightmare as Wood injured

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am
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SPORT

'Tough day, but Sopoaga will learn from it'

22 Oct, 2017 10:03am
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The ABs' option taking and attacking firepower will come under scrutiny following loss.

SPORT

Surprising errors costly for All Blacks

22 Oct, 2017 12:57am
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The All Blacks didn't have the composure when they needed it, writes Gregor Paul.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern on industrial relations

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

SPORT | Rugby

All Blacks post match press conference

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

Two week old Frankie Carter-Shearer with mums Hope Carter (left) and Begs. Shearer in their Beach Haven home. The couple had to wait 18months for a sperm donor. 20 October 2017. New Zealand Herald photograph by Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Sperm donor's gift of life

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

LIFESTYLE

TruSculpt 3D treatment demonstration with Angela Stone

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

WORLD

Flying over Harrat Khaybar

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

ENTERTAINMENT

Niall Horan answers Twitters questions

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Armageddon Expo 2017 kicks off at ASB Showgrounds

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal crash in Burnham, Canterbury

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi's spend 1.8 billion dollars on their pets

22 Oct, 2017 6:25am

Latest From Entertainment

Movies

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in the first trailer for I, Tonya.

MOVIES

Margot Robbie as you've never seen her before

20 Oct, 2017 8:29am
2 minutes to read

Margot Robbie's transformation into disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding is complete.

Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke star in Maudie

MOVIES

Uplifting portrait of an artist's bleak life

19 Oct, 2017 3:19pm
2 minutes to read

Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke's new drama about painter Maud Lewis uplifts and bums out

New to WatchMe

Just Be Cool

There’s a packed house inside, but the star is nowhere to be found. Will there be a show? Will Daz & Ast lose their jobs?

Swipemares

Doesn't get anymore embarrassing than this!

Skin Deep

Martin Guptill opens up on the pressures of the game.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

3. Captain James Cook couldn't swim - true or false? Photo / File

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: October 20

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

Trending on SPY

Kiwi's $5000 a head charity dinner

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Kiwi entrepreneur Jake Millar is showing that he is good at raising money for charity.

Meet Kim Crossman's new man

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Kim Crossman has had a lot to smile about lately.

Gloriavale comes to Shortland Street

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Tammy Davis stars as a new cult's leader on the Street.

Melbourne Cup madness set to kick off

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Melbourne Cup has become Spring's first big day out.

The MAFS NZ pretty committee

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Four MAFS contestants have created an Instagram page called The Pretty Committee.

'Sad Hosking' turned into a meme

20 Oct, 2017 1:34pm
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It's pretty common knowledge that Mike Hosking is a proud National supporter

Jacinda Ardern addresses media last night after being announced as New Zealand's new Prime Minister. Photo / Getty

Stars react to Jacinda Ardern's win

20 Oct, 2017 9:55am
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Taika Waititi and Helen Clark are among those who have congratulated Jacinda Ardern.

King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian shows off NZ

19 Oct, 2017 9:52am
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Dan Bilzerian has touched down in Aotearoa.

Jack and Matty: Anatomy of a TV bromance

19 Oct, 2017 7:48am
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He's losing Brodie Kane but Matty McLean has his "work husband" to lean on: Jack Tame.

Shari Flavall, Ling and Zing and Lacey Swanepoel. Photos / Supplied

Former reality stars still chasing the celebrity dream

18 Oct, 2017 3:06pm
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Fifteen minutes of fame just wasn't enough for some Kiwi reality stars.

Director Taika Waititi (L) and actor Chris Hemsworth from Marvel Studios Thor: Raganrok' at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2017. Photo / Getty

Taika calls Hollywood star a Māori

18 Oct, 2017 12:10pm
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Taika Waititi's laidback Kiwi-ness is rubbing off on the big movie stars.

Married at First Sight NZ's Lacey Swanepoel. Photo / Instagram

MAFS' Lacey takes on Luke

17 Oct, 2017 2:49pm
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MAFS's Lacey Swanepoel has come out 'all guns blazing' at war with hubby Luke.

Latest From Lifestyle

It's all very well to worry about what you eat - but it's also important to get pleasure from food. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Enjoy the food you eat

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am

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LIFESTYLE

What to eat this long weekend

20 Oct, 2017 4:15pm
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LIFESTYLE

'Trumpkins' are this year's Halloween hit

22 Oct, 2017 9:41am
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LIFESTYLE

Should you let your child go vegan?

21 Oct, 2017 7:30am
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LIFESTYLE

Penis amputated after week-long erection

21 Oct, 2017 8:05am
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LIFESTYLE

NZ's best sausage has been crowned

20 Oct, 2017 10:02am
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bite.co.nz

40+ of the best healthy salad ideas

21 Oct, 2017 9:08am
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viva.co.nz

Long weekend feasting: 15 one-dish wonders

21 Oct, 2017 6:42am
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Technology puts people within messaging distance of old or new flames and means that a spouse can be cheating when sitting in the same room with their husband and wife. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

Divorce rising as flirty texts catch adulterers

22 Oct, 2017 8:19am
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Technology means a spouse can be cheating while sitting in the same room.

Nam Tok beef dish from Zap 2. Photo / Nick Reed

LIFESTYLE

Auckland's top six northeastern Thai dishes

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Anna King Shahab samples northeastern Thai specialities.

Trending on Viva

The jeweller who still dazzles the world

The rich history and enduring allure of the works of Carl Fabergé.

Lamb shanks with broad beans

Slow-cooked to juicy perfection, these lamb shanks will be the star of any family dinner.

This season's most whimsical looks

Food and fashion combines when model Ruby Higgins returns to her Hawke's Bay hometown.

New opening: Otherside food truck

Meet the new vegan food truck offering delicious, plant-based goods.

Fun things to do this Labour Weekend

A smorgasbord of arty outings, dining experiences and out-of-town adventures.

Hot things to do in Hawke's Bay this summer

Concerts, festivals, outdoor pursuits... sizzle in the Bay with our top picks.

New opening: Elle & Riley Boutique

The local cashmere brand goes for a luxe retail experience with a new Ponsonby boutique.

An old-fashioned apple pie for the long weekend

A classic apple pie that deserves to make it to your list of all-time favourite desserts.

Kate Hudson wears New Zealand fashion

The actor is the latest high profile fan of Auckland-based brand Maggie Marilyn.

See Miss Crabb's exclusive tour merch for Bic Runga

The designer has created a range of merchandise for Bic Runga's anniversary tour of Drive.

Eleanor Ozich's apricot and chocolate bumper bars

Transport back to your childhood with this Kiwi favourite, made with a wholesome twist.

Restaurant Review: Terroir at Craggy Range

New chef Casey McDonald plans to make the restaurant an international destination.

Cooking the perfect poached egg can be a tricky art, with two-thirds of Britons saying they struggle to do so properly. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

How to make the perfect poached egg

21 Oct, 2017 3:31pm
Quick Read

Top chefs' very quirky tricks for cooking the breakfast favourite.

Catherine Garraway weighed 165kg before she started her weight loss journey in 2016. Picture/Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Kiwi mum enters marathon after losing 40kg

22 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Catherine Garraway has lost 45kg in her journey to the 12km Auckland Marathon Traverse.

Megan said the bedroom was left looking 'like a crime scene'. Photo / Adam Francis

LIFESTYLE

Girlfriend tells of moment she broke her boyfriend's penis

22 Oct, 2017 10:15am
Quick Read

She said the room was looking like a 'crime scene' with blood everywhere.

Latest from Bite

Barbecue flat chickens with tabbouleh

A great alternative to plain old sausages on the barbecue.

Spinach, courgette, ricotta and free-range egg bake

This fast 'throw-in-the-pan-and-forget-about-it dish' is a nutritious start to the morning

Scroggin cookies

You can use a pre-made scroggin mix for these cookies or make your own.

Spring snapper and broadbean sandwiches

This recipe was the winning entry in Bite's recent reader recipe competition.

Best scrambled eggs

The what to do and what not to do of scrambled eggs.

Chia chocolate miracle cake

Adding chia seeds to any kind of cake keeps it extra moist.

Chicken salad with lemon and roasted garlic dressing

A healthy, intensely flavoured salad that makes a perfect healthy lunch.

50+ healthy breakfast ideas

Porridge, muesli and other nut and grain-based breakfasts to start your day off right.

Quick dessert: pineapple with basil lime sugar

Caramelised pineapple gets a sprinkling of fragrant sugar and a squeeze of tangy lime

The perfect victoria sponge

A strawberries and cream classic

This ratatouille is a taste sensation

The second prize winner in our spring reader recipe competition is vegan-friendly

Winning reader recipe

James' Siddle's spring snapper and broad bean sandwiches

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

India: Before you go

22 Oct, 2017 9:00am

4 minutes to read

The restaurant and bar area aboard Crystal Skye. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Is this the world's most luxurious jet?

5 Oct, 2017 3:00pm
Quick Read

Launched last month, Crystal Skye is the world's largest private charter jet.

The fishing village of Fjallbacka is the star attraction in the scenic Bohuslan region and an easy 1.5-hour drive from Sweden's second city, Gothenburg. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Fjallbacka: Swede inspiration

5 Oct, 2017 11:00am
Quick Read

Sarah Marshall enjoys West Sweden's covetable coastal lifestyle.

Take a break from snapping selfies and make sure you take a screenshot of your boarding pass before you head to the airport. Photo / 123RF

TRAVEL

The photo you should take before flying

5 Oct, 2017 1:30pm
Quick Read

This tip could save you a lot of stress when it comes to checking-in.

Latest From Technology

US President Donald Trump said US TV networks spent billions making 'fake news'. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Trump: Russian Facebook ads 'tiny' compared to 'fake news'

22 Oct, 2017 7:14am

2 minutes to read

TECHNOLOGY

We may have found our home on the Moon

21 Oct, 2017 6:54pm
5 minutes to read

Before we settle Mars, we must return to the caves.

Some iPhone 8 users have had their devices fail. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus orders almost halved

21 Oct, 2017 3:16pm
3 minutes to read

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are selling at a worryingly low rate, prompting Apple to cut orders.

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