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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The Budget explained
VideoSteven Joyce on Budget 2017
VideoBudget 2017: Ten things you need to know
The key points from today's Budget.
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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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Little slams 'One Dollar Bill Budget'
Andrew Little scathing of Steven Joyce's first Budget.
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Manchester bomber's motives revealed
Sister claims Abedi was driven by hate and injustice.
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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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Meet the crew of Team New Zealand
Who have been tasked with sailing Team New Zealand to glory at the America's Cup?
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'Shocked, blindsided' star sacked twice
Rebel Wilson has revealed how articles caused her to lose work in Hollywood.
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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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What has changed in 2017 Budget?
INTERACTIVE: Explore the differences between Budget 2016 and Budget 2017.
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Even as a child Trump was a horror
Trump insists he's the same character now as he was when he was in junior school.
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Exact moment dog's heart broke
Footage shows the moment a pup realised her owners were leaving her behind.
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Is Melania happy in First Lady role?
First Lady appears to look like a surly teen who has been dragged away on family holiday.
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Horror house: 2yo found in soiled clothes
DISTRESSING CONTENT: Parents guilty of neglect after tots found in Gisborne house.
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Teen took own life after bullying at work
Setting teen on fire 'did not go too far', Audi manager says after suicide.
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Boys could mean more cash for schools
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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
Sex workers bylaw decision delayed
Decision on bylaw to ban prostitutes from residential Christchurch areas delayed
Budget: Forest planting 'failing' NZ climate targets
Number of police caught speeding increases from 2016
World
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.
Woman released in Manchester bombing investigation
Six men arrested remain in custody.
Outrage as cop repeatedly punches 14yo girl
Distraught mother looks on as 14-year-old daughter allegedly assaulted by cop.
Business
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.
The better than nothing Budget
COMMENT: Steven Joyce has hardly thrown fiscal caution to the winds, Brian Fallow writes.
Politics
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.
Crown land for house-build to cost $100m
The government set aside $100 million to free up unused Crown land in today's budget.
Mental health at centre of $321m drive
Mental health is at the centre of Government's $321 million social investment programme.
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
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PM Bill English after today's budget
Prime Minister Bill English addresses media after today's budget.
Budget 2017: Ten things you need to know
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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
Why Jon Snow has a 'small pecker'
"There has to be some downside to being Kit Harington, right?"
'Game of Thrones: Season 7' trailer
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Bill Cosby charm offensive begins
Ahead of trial for sexual assault, comedian aims to get public on his side.
Twitter savages Dirty Dancing remake
UK Wonder Woman premiere cancelled
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
Pippos: Budget throws blanket over middle NZ
COMMENT: Thomas Pippos, chief executive of Deloitte, on Budget 2017.
Audrey Young: Budget has something for everyone
The Herald's political editor delivers her verdict on Steven Joyce's first Budget.
Letters: Proven benefits to cycling
Wyn Drabble: Latte warms but open-door policy not so hot
Sport
Shaun Johnson: I've let the Warriors down
Shaun Johnson admits he is struggling but says the Warriors' problems are team-wide.
League: Tui Lolohea set to exit Warriors after signing of Zac Santo
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.
