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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MH370 widow's letter to husband
Danica Weeks, wife of MH370 passenger Paul Weeks, pens a heartfelt letter to the husband she dreams of bringing home.
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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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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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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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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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'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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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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Driver breaks back in crash
A speedway driver last night suffered a broken back after a horror racing crash in Auckland.
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Ridge's death row visit
Sally Ridge has spoken of her jailhouse encounter with "Bali Nine" death-row inmate Myuran Sukumaran.
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The Bachelor beauties revealed
A yoga teacher who shared the catwalk with supermodel Elle Macpherson is one of 21 Kiwi beauties who will fight for the heart of Art Green on The Bachelor NZ.
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Chiefs kill Crusaders with quality
The Chiefs produced a performance tonight that suggested that their status as competition favourites is mired in reality, not myth.
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Dog owner blames himself for attack
A devastated dog owner says he has himself to blame for the canine's slaying of a protected fur seal.
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Editors' Picks
Black Caps v Australia - how Twitter reacted
Good rent deal harder to get
Anatomy of a close one
Cricket: Trying to catch $1m
Dress debate explained
Poisonous row may scuttle Team NZ
Editorial: Singer's confession a botch-up
Forget top marks, just toughen up
Glut of reality TV goodies this year
Quizzes
Herald daily quiz: March 1
National
Napping seal hitches a ride on surf ski
The last thing paddler Jackie Dring expected on her afternoon paddle across Auckland's Rangitoto Channel was to pick up…
Malicious letters sent to housewives
Auckland housewives have been targeted by a malicious letter-writer who has posted letters accusing them of having affairs.
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.
Kiwis fall for cool of autumn
A poll of 400 Kiwis has found autumn is their favourite season.
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…
Why politicians get donations
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
Five of the best: Pubs to watch sport
With the Cricket World Cup in full swing and the rugby season not far off, it's time we started talking about the best places…
Five of the best: Ice cream shops
The great dress debate
Experts say there appears to be no right answer, regardless of the colour of the real dress.
Global gourmet guide
More fun than a barrel of monkeys (+recipes)
Video
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Design & build: Episode ten
The Block NZ 2012 winner Ben Crawford and his girlfriend Kylie are building their dream home. Share their proud moments…
Design & build: Time counts down, mortgage climbs up
Video
Cricket highlights: Black Caps win thriller against Aussie
The Black Caps beat Australia by one wicket in a Cricket World Cup thriller at Eden Park. Footage: Sky Sports
Golf: Lydia Ko smashes course record
VideoKey, Abbott discuss leadership and ISIS
VideoEntertainment
Lorde's sis raising funds for volunteer programme
India Yelich-O'Connor wants to follow in her Grammy-winning sister's globe-trotting footsteps - and wants you to help pay…
Lorde's mum Sonja Yelich slams 'intrusive' radio DJ
Miriama Kamo weds
A decade-long "amazing, fun adventure" has culminated in wedded bliss for Sunday presenter Miriama Kamo and her longtime beau Mike Dreaver.
An enthralling doco for the binge generation
Sinead O'Connor: Sister act
Travel
Queensland: My blue heaven
In the third in a series about Queensland, Wendy Dunlop explores a paradise of a multitude of islands.
Queensland: Climb, sail and hunt
Auckland: Village people
Catherine Smith checks out waterfront activities celebrating the Volvo Ocean Race.
Chile: Desert revival
Room check: Quality Hotel Oceans, Tutukaka
Opinion
Real issue is beneath our wheels
The road zigs left, then right, like a river winding around the mountain. There's only a ruler length between you and the…
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Forget Bali - home's fantastic
Paul Little: War details put us in a pretty pickle
Despite the forthrightness of the announcement that we're off to Iraq, much remains unclear, writes Paul Little.
Rodney Hide: Mann up and take responsibility
Black Caps match lived up to hype
Sport
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.
Cricket: Boult performance one for the ages
Trent Boult delivered a swing bowling master-class yesterday with career-best figures of five for 27 from 10 overs against Australia in just his 20th one-day international…
Golf: Lydia Ko's education picks up pace
Basketball: Breakers through to final
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
Video
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.
