Ode of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down…
Anzac Day 2014: We will remember them
Reflections on wars and all who served
Kiwis commemorate April 25 as one today, from the child learning about war history, to the veterans who saw fighting at…
Anzac Day services 2014
ANZAC Day: Heroes of Gallipoli - restored by Peter Jackson
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Courier loses war medals
The daughter of a World War I veteran is distraught after her father's medals were lost by a courier company.
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Rates rise, but this time we're ready
Homeowners are bracing for another rise in mortgage interest rates but experts say most are prepared with better spending habits and contingency plans.
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Revealed: Shane Jones' secret fear
Shane Jones' partner, Dot Pumipi, has detailed what the soon-to-be ex-MP's greatest fear was in making the decision to quit politics.
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Nigella visa ruling based on media
NZ immigration officials have been forced to admit celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is eligible for a visa after they could find no evidence that she'd been banned from…
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Gambler faces jail after '$125 win'
An Auckland man who says he won $125 on card tables at SkyCity is now before the courts accused of cheating.
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Obstacle course made for masochists
Commando-style "fun" run 'Tough Mudder' comes to NZ this weekend, so of course we sent one er, lucky, reporter along to check it out.
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Kate and William dig deep in Canberra
Nine-month-old Prince George did not attend the royals' tree planting at the National Arboretum Canberra but his parents showed they were king and queen of the kids.
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Driver to honour war hero grandfather
Motor racing has always been a family affair for Aucklander Richard Moore.
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Cancer deaths fall but smokers face rise
The death rate from cancer has fallen over the past 25 years, but lung cancer will overtake breast cancer as the biggest killer among women within the next few years…
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TVNZ to track 'risky' news
John Drinnan writes in his media column that NZ's biggest newsroom has taken the unusual step of setting up a register to formally identify 'risks' in its coverage.
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Hey kids - get a look at this!
Up to 150 giant weta - wetapunga - will be released in the Hauraki Gulf next week and youngsters are being encouraged to come and see where they will live. The release…
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Opinion
Speak up for our historic high-rise
In 1966, the shiny new 18-storey, glass-clad Auckland City administration building might not have been the world's tallest skyscraper, but it was the highest in NZ…
Peter Bromhead: Grumpy Old Men
I was slightly puzzled recently when I received an invitation to contribute to a second edition of a title called Grumpy Old Men, writes Peter Bromhead.
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Herald daily quiz: April 25
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Story of hero behind the white cross
Captain Geoffrey Clifford Wilson Armstrong was a man of "strong physique and fearless disposition" who couldn't wait to…
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Police look for link in service station heists
Police are investigating three robberies at Auckland service stations within kilometres of each other inside a week.
Light shed on funding bids
Housing NZ cash cow for Govt: Labour
Business
Formula exporters face hit
Infant formula companies are shocked after learning the details of new regulations they will face from next month when selling…
Governor flags dollar in thinking on rate rises
How fast and how far interest rates rise will depend in part on the exchange rate, says the Reserve Bank.
Shake-up at Zynga as sales slide
Online game-maker Zynga's founder and former chief executive Mark Pincus is stepping down as chief product officer as the company's sales slide.
Success: New owner revives food brand
Receivership hasn't been the end for ready-meal maker Pitango, thanks to Australian investor
World
US warns Russia of new sanctions
Warning Russia that new economic sanctions are "teed up", United States President Barack Obama accused Moscow of failing…
Ukraine says Russia supports torture, murder
Abbas 'chooses Hamas over peace'
Faltering Middle East talks are in tatters after two rival Palestinian factions agreed to form a new unity government that could include members who oppose Israel's…
It's tough in the middle for America
Ecclestone's reign could be nearing end
Technology
Apple gives cash to owners
Apple is doling out more of its cash to shareholders and preparing to split its stock for the first time in nine years in…
How to manage your Facebook privacy
Here are privacy settings and ideas to make sure that you are aware of what information you are sharing.
Apple Watch: Green leaf investment
I'm a big fan of recycling. I bicycled a route for exercise a few years back and I've recycled it four or five times a week ever since. Ha ha. But seriously, it annoys…
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A QUICK HIGH: If you find the lift to the 4th floor slow just think about how lifts work in skyscrapers. In Guangzhou, southern China, is a skyscraper due to be completed…
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Countdown clues sought
The Commerce Commission has begun using its powers to compel people to give up information for its inquiry into alleged…
Second ACC waiver form unlawful, lawyer says
The privacy waiver form used by ACC for 1.7 million claims a year is unlawful, a lawyer says.
Parting shot undignified way to exit, says Turei
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has shot back at departing Labour MP Shane Jones, saying his personal attacks show he does not have control over his emotions.
The Insider: Keeping up with Jones
The news that Murray McCully had offered Shane Jones an ambassadorial role covering the Pacific left a few diplomats gasping. Not because of a diplomatic posting being…
Rugby
Rugby: Chiefs back reshuffle to fix woes in lineout
It has been the same problem that has stalled their season but the Chiefs hope a difference in personnel can finally amend…
Wynne Gray: Kirwan has passion - something Blues need
My admiration for John Kirwan remains. His rise from butcher boy to All Black demigod was the stuff of legend, as were his battles with depression and his public campaigns…
Rugby: Weapon of mass rugby destruction
No one should feel at ease, least of all the Blues today, when Israel Folau is primed for action.
Rugby: Wild West worthy of 'X-factor' label left vacant by Marshall
The description of a developing Blues first-five as a player with "X-factor" should probably start alarm bells following the Benji Marshall experiment.
Sport
Boxing: Timing everything in title quest
Timing plays a big part in building a contender. It's not just about timing your punches; there are myriad factors that…
100 best All Blacks - Day 5
NZ Herald senior rugby writer Wynne Gray begins his naming on the 100 Great All Blacks. Day five features five players.
Motorsport: Kiwi drivers in zone to make mark at home
This weekend's fourth round of the V8 Supercars championship at Pukekohe is the only time it's a New Zealand versus Australia grudge match, and that's more to do with…
League: A rivalry that defies logic
It's become one of the most unlikely rivalries in the NRL. Despite contrasting histories and vastly different levels of achievement, the Storm and the Warriors often…
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Small Business: Changing tack - Lacey Graham
What is Twinset and Pearls all about? I launched Twinset and Pearls, which is a personalised estate clearance business…
