Maxwell's choker taunt
Glenn Maxwell may regret this taunt. The Australian made the choker sign to the crowd at Eden Park as New Zealand looked ready to throw it all away.
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Baby Leo's mother 'back with father'
The woman accused of rejecting her newborn son because he had Down's Syndrome now reportedly looking to raise him in Auckland with her Kiwi husband.
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Jihadi John had anger issues - teacher
Teacher says Isis terrorist revealed as Mohammed Emwazi was involved in a number of fights in his first year at high school but he was "lovely, lovely boy".
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MH370 widow's letter to husband
Live: England v Sri Lanka
Follow all the live stats and ball-by-ball commentary from the Cricket World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
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Stolen daughter found after 17 years
A baby stolen from her sleeping mother's arms shortly after birth has been found by the family through an astonishing coincidence 17 years later, South African police…
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Team NZ billionaire backs Dalton
Matteo de Nora, the Swiss-Italian who has poured millions into Team NZ, has given his full backing to Dalton and the troubled America's Cup syndicate's board.
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NZ troops can opt out of Iraq
Soldiers may be excused from going to train Iraqi forces in fight against Isis, for personal reasons. The Defence Force says it is part of being a "good employer".
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Here's how Aussie media reacted
"Mitchell Starc nearly steals show!" After the Black Caps' thrilling win over Australia at Eden Park, the Aussie pundits had a lot to say.
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Show's over: It is blue and back
The dress that broke the internet is blue and back - and here's why.
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Average Auckland house price $764K
Average asking prices for houses for country smash through the half-million-dollar barrier for the first time but in Auckland the rampant market is surprising even the…
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'Hold X Factor's producers to account'
The X Factor producers must be held accountable for allowing Shae Brider's whitewashed version of events to go to air, writes Kerre McIvor.
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The six that had nation on its feet
Kane Williamson enters New Zealand cricket folklore after hitting a six to win a heart-stopping Word Cup match at Eden Park.
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Singer's confession a botch-up
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No escape from reality TV
Quizzes
Herald daily quiz: March 1
National
Horror moment driver broke his back
Speedway driver Craig Marsh slammed head on into metal pole an miraculously survives: "OK guys. I'm alive. Broken back but…
Malicious letters sent to housewives
Auckland housewives have been targeted by a malicious letter-writer who has posted letters accusing them of having affairs.
Sally Ridge's death row visit
Sally Ridge has spoken of her jailhouse encounter with "Bali Nine" death-row inmate Myuran Sukumaran.
Liner offers help to boatie
One of the world's most famous cruise liners offered to join a rescue mission after five fishermen ran aground in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.
Business
Bernard Hickey: Blame it all on Basel
In a KPMG report this week, bank executives mused that foreign cash buyers were pumping up asset values. Are too few houses…
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Analysis of election candidate donations has shown a wide variety of businesses are willing to open their wallets for politicians.
Blue Chip creator on $310k paycheck
Bankrupt former Blue Chip creator Mark Bryers is drawing a salary of A$300,000 ($310,000) from a similar business in Australia. Bryers, who has filed an application…
Biopure plans fast growth in China
Like many infant formula exporters, the outlook darkened for Biopure Health after the Chinese Government introduced a raft of strict import requirements last year.
World
Double coffin for couple
A devoted husband and wife married for 60 years who died within days of each other will be buried together in a double coffin…
Yet more misery for Abbott
For an hour or two yesterday, Australian PM Tony Abbott left the curse of his leadership troubles behind, only to have to endure the curse of the cricket at Eden Park…
Jihadi John angry at plight of Muslims
The unmasking of Isis militant "Jihadi John" as a Londoner who had repeatedly been questioned by security services has sent shock waves through Britain.
Goodbye Mr Spock
Actor Leonard Nimoy didn't just leave a lasting impression on the science-fiction world, he also left his mark on science itself.
Life & Style
Review: Nomad Restaurant, Pt Chevalier
Restaurants do write some dreadful tosh about themselves. "Quality ingredients" are always "freshly sourced" and "expertly…
Review: Indochine Kitchen, Auckland CBD
Gardening: Hardy blooms flourish
On a baking hot afternoon in December, our 18-year-old nephew Mark drove us around remote roads in the high country above Kaikoura, doing a great job of showing us the…
Design & build: Time counts down, mortgage climbs up
Wellbeing: Say goodbye to the monkey
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Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
Excitement and exultation as the heroic Black Caps make their supporters proud in a historic win over their traditional…
Cricket World Cup: Eoin Morgan off song
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Cricket: Kane Williamson's six beats Aussie
Kane Williamson lofted himself into cricketing folklore last night. With New Zealand nine down chasing 152 for victory against Australia, he deposited Pat Cummins over…
Cricket: Aussie batting 'horrendous'
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All Time Low gear up for Westfest
All Time Low may be making movies alongside Meg Ryan, debuting albums in the Billboard Top 10, getting engaged and touring…
Rockers keeping the faith
Live review: Shakey Graves at the Tuning Fork
The Tuning Folk in Auckland came alive Saturday night as Texas-bred musician Shakey Graves, shook up the intimate venue. "Alright, let's get weird", Shakey Graves (Alejandro…
Enthralling doco for binge generation
The Bachelor beauties revealed
Travel
India: White desert
Liz Light walks the Great Rann of Kutch.
India: Getting the most out of Mumbai
A Kiwi recommends ... Whitsundays
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from travel journalist Lee Mylne.
Queensland: My blue heaven
Auckland: Village people
Opinion
War details a pretty pickle
Despite the forthrightness of the announcement that we're off to Iraq, much remains unclear, writes Paul Little.
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Jack Tame: Hey dude, knees together!
Let's be honest. Although a worthy cause, man-spreading is much more than a space issue, writes Jack Tame.
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Sport
Chiefs kill Crusaders with quality
The Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality…
Rugby: Hurricanes escape Perth with no injuries
Volvo Ocean Race arrives in Auckland: Live streaming
Live streaming of the Volvo Ocean Race as entrants finish the fourth leg from Sanya, China to Auckland.
Basketball: Breakers through to final
Cricket: Boult performance one for the ages
Cricket World Cup
Eoin Morgan off song
The Telegraph asks why England cricket captain Eoin Morgan won't sign 'God Save the Queen'.
Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
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Win brings nation to its feet
Thousands in living rooms and bars across NZ tuned into the heart-stopping Cricket World Cup action from Eden Park.
