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NEW ZEALAND

Harbour Bridge car plunge:
'It went straight into the drink'

19 Sep, 2017 7:45pm

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WORLD

Kiwi dies in cycling accident on Croatian island

19 Sep, 2017 9:34pm
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LIFESTYLE

Forget cash - how sex and sleep are the key to happiness

19 Sep, 2017 7:39pm
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SPORT

Dog gone! Bulldogs sack Hasler

19 Sep, 2017 6:40pm
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WORLD

Russia 'ready for a full-scale war'

19 Sep, 2017 2:58pm
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BUSINESS

Fuel supplies now dwindling in the Pacific

19 Sep, 2017 3:34pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Why youth vote won't get Labour elected

19 Sep, 2017 2:28pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Woman 'trained' to sexually please R Kelly

19 Sep, 2017 2:52pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Man told sexual abuse is not a crime

19 Sep, 2017 7:45pm
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Man reports his foster mum, is told she committed no crime because it was the 1970s.

WORLD

Trump aide 'wiretapped before, after election'

19 Sep, 2017 4:59pm
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CNN said interest in Manafort deepened because of intercepted communications.

SPORT

'Parker camp worried fighter will lose'

19 Sep, 2017 7:58pm
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Sir Bob Jones says Duco owner David Higgins "made a fool of himself" this morning.

NEW ZEALAND

Braunias: Election time - at primary school

19 Sep, 2017 7:04pm
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Steve Braunias watches the results of a political election at Rutherford Primary School.

NEW ZEALAND

Driver's kiss before plunging five storeys

19 Sep, 2017 1:26pm
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Simon Hartnoll had been kissing his girlfriend in an Auckland carpark.

WORLD

'If there was an easy way out, I would have taken it'

19 Sep, 2017 4:06pm
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Elizabeth Smart was abducted at 14, and raped up to four times a day by Brian Mitchell.

LIFESTYLE

Is this the ultimate wedding guest dress disaster?

19 Sep, 2017 9:54am
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WORLD

Dentist swindle involved 1000 fillings for one person

19 Sep, 2017 5:20pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Fans can't believe Sofia Vergara's date

19 Sep, 2017 8:15pm
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The star walked the Emmys red carpet with a handsome man - and fans can't believe who he is.

SPORT

Confirmed: No cyclors in next Am Cup

19 Sep, 2017 5:20pm
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Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton lifts lid on look of Auckland event in 2021.

NEW ZEALAND

From addict to dealer: 'Karma will get me'

19 Sep, 2017 4:36pm
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A Kiwi woman who sold synthetics to fund her own addiction has spoken out.

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NEW ZEALAND

Fatal kidnapping: The gang and the woman in the boot

19 Sep, 2017 7:11am

15 minutes to read

Premium & Indepth

Why you should vote for me

Why you should vote for us - the leaders have their say.

Premium & Indepth

See how well off you are with our inequality calculator

A visual opinion piece explores what growing imbalance between rich and poor mean for you.

Premium & Indepth

How cards might fall at Ardern's top table

Political editor Audrey Young speculates on what a Labour-led Cabinet could look like.

Latest From New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND

Shocking footage of ute's close shave with tanker

19 Sep, 2017 1:42pm

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NEW ZEALAND

The Big Read: Man told sexual abuse is not a crime

19 Sep, 2017 7:45pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Climbers rescued from top of Queenstown waterfall

19 Sep, 2017 5:33pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Braunias: Election time - at primary school

19 Sep, 2017 7:04pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Q&A: David Seymour answers your questions

19 Sep, 2017 7:03pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Mum blames delays for baby's death

19 Sep, 2017 5:51pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Ardern makes plea for youth to turn up

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

Local Focus: Ikaroa-Rawhiti candidates' on strengthening the regions

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fuel shortage affecting motorists

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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WORLD

Focus: Hurricane Maria bearing down on Caribbean islands still reeling from Irma

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Local Focus: Rangitikei candidates' daily ritual

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Local Focus: Napier candidates - What's the biggest risk you've ever taken?

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - seabed mining and DOC

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Local Focus: Waikato candidates - when did you last volunteer?

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Local Focus: Waikato candidates' bottled water policy

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Weather - fake a sickie on Wednesday

19 Sep, 2017 5:43pm
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Vote 2017

NEW ZEALAND

Toby Manhire: The election alphabet

NEW ZEALAND

Everything you need to know about MMP

NEW ZEALAND

Why you should vote for me

NEW ZEALAND

Make your voice count on election day

NEW ZEALAND

Vote 2017: Greens announce fiscal policy

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Napier candidates - most pressing issue

NEW ZEALAND

Toby Manhire: The election alphabet

NEW ZEALAND

Everything you need to know about MMP

NEW ZEALAND

Why you should vote for me

NEW ZEALAND

Make your voice count on election day

NEW ZEALAND

Vote 2017: Greens announce fiscal policy

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Napier candidates - most pressing issue

Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Synlait success has stock at record high

19 Sep, 2017 8:54pm

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BUSINESS

Civil Aviation Authority deputy chair resigns

19 Sep, 2017 4:46pm
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BUSINESS

Fuel crisis: Supplies now dwindling in the Pacific

19 Sep, 2017 3:34pm
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BUSINESS

Nike rolled in 'crazy' adidas takeover

19 Sep, 2017 3:12pm
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BUSINESS

Woolworths faces boycott threats over ex-CEO

19 Sep, 2017 2:29pm
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BUSINESS

Thirteen Z petrol stations now out of 95

19 Sep, 2017 2:21pm
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BUSINESS

The Equihax nail in the privacy coffin

19 Sep, 2017 1:53pm
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BUSINESS

Fuel crisis: Scramble to avert more airline groundings

19 Sep, 2017 7:00pm
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The fuel industry is not sure if emergency plans to transport aviation gas will work.

BUSINESS

Passengers tell of 'nightmare' delays

19 Sep, 2017 6:00pm
4 minutes to read

Aucklander Anna Firdousi endured several cancellations and delays before getting home.

Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

Overcoming fear of the unknown

18 Sep, 2017 5:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Preparing for an 'Irma' to hit NZ

15 Sep, 2017 5:00am
4 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Shining a light on the future

14 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

'Drama' ahead over tax changes

13 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Voting has never been easier

12 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

All Blacks dream is gone

12 Sep, 2017 4:59am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Voting a serious role for actor

12 Sep, 2017 4:58am
3 minutes to read

BRAND INSIGHT

Don't let vote go to the dogs

12 Sep, 2017 4:57am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Some collectibles better than gold

8 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Opinion

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: Expect the unexpected

19 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: National and Labour are polling so closely. Every party vote will count.

NEW ZEALAND

Alan Duff: Election is anyone's guess

19 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: This weekend the world will feel ended for some and gloriously begun for others.

New Zealand

Ben Thomas: New govt must address mood of change

19 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Will Saturday's ballot see another old order swept away?

Latest From World

WORLD

Kiwi dies in cycling accident on Croatian island

19 Sep, 2017 9:34pm

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WORLD

What Trump wants? A military parade

19 Sep, 2017 5:39pm
2 minutes to read

What's good enough for France needs to be bigger for Washington.

WORLD

Swindle involved 1000 fillings for one person

19 Sep, 2017 5:20pm
2 minutes to read

Two dentists who swindled more than A$170,000 have lost an appeal against convictions.

WORLD

Trump aide 'wiretapped before, after election'

19 Sep, 2017 4:59pm
2 minutes to read

CNN said interest in Manafort deepened because of intercepted communications.

WORLD

Man climbs mountain in his underwear, suffers hypothermia

19 Sep, 2017 4:56pm
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Charity climber develops hypothermia after climbing Snowdon wearing just his underpants.

Motoring News

Watch the new Holden Commodore blast around the Nürburgring

19 Sep, 2017 8:00pm
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Dane: SVG's title challenge is over

19 Sep, 2017 3:23pm
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SsangYong's 50 day, 13,000km 'test drive' of new Rexton SUV

19 Sep, 2017 3:17pm
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Ford and Mahindra look to team up with with EV agreement

19 Sep, 2017 12:22pm
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Fuel runs out at petrol stations due to petrol crisis

19 Sep, 2017 12:07pm
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MSO 570GT: McLaren's tribute to the F1 XP GT 'Longtial'

19 Sep, 2017 9:41am
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Watch: Dash cam shows truck crashing through SH1 median barrier

19 Sep, 2017 8:26am
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Frankfurt: 10 cars destined for the production line

19 Sep, 2017 8:24am
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Parts company already whipping up bodykits for Tesla Model 3

18 Sep, 2017 3:04pm
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Confirmed: No cyclors in next Am Cup

19 Sep, 2017 5:20pm

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SPORT

Paul: Kaino's back, but for how long?

19 Sep, 2017 11:50am
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Jerome Kaino has been recalled to the All Blacks but is under pressure to stay there.

SPORT

Sir Bob Jones: Parker camp worried fighter will lose

19 Sep, 2017 7:58pm
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SPORT

Dog gone! Bulldogs sack Hasler

19 Sep, 2017 6:40pm
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SPORT

Boks skipper: Leave our loved ones alone

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm
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SPORT

Warriors captain gets top gong

19 Sep, 2017 8:27pm
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck first backline player since 2010 to be named Player of the Year.

SPORT

McKendry: Duco circus another blow for boxing

19 Sep, 2017 1:22pm
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Today's circus is another blow for boxing at the professional level, writes Pat McKendry.

Latest Video

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Man told sexual abuse is not a crime

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Car in water at Westhaven marina

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Clarke Gayford gets swamped by monster wave

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

David Seymour underscores the massive cost of election bribes

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern on pipeline fiasco

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Bill English gives update on jet fuel issue

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

WORLD

Two new deaths adds to Baton Rouge's bloody year

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fuel shortage affecting motorists

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

NEW ZEALAND

Penny Bright uncovers disturbing details on the public/private partnerships in Tamaki

19 Sep, 2017 2:41pm

Latest From Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Ling and Zing's Givealittle page is going off

19 Sep, 2017 1:10pm
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They only scored $1000 during their auction, but Zing and Ling have reason for cheer.

ENTERTAINMENT

Gaga postpones tour due to 'severe physical pain'

19 Sep, 2017 11:49am
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Lady Gaga has postponed her world tour until next year because of ongoing health problems.

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Like Mike

Like Mike is disappointed as he asks “Where is the beneficiary bashing? Bring back the Hand Job not the Hand Out”

Coach Steve

Most fathers spent last Sunday with their families. Coach Steve spent his a bit differently…

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: September 19

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Lena Dunham loves Real Housewives of Auckland

19 Sep, 2017 2:05pm
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Girls star Lena Dunham has taken to Instagram to share her love of the Kiwi reality show.

The Bachlelor's Viarni hits back: 'We're still together'

19 Sep, 2017 11:08am
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Lesson here: don't mess with the girls from The Bachelor.

Art and Matilda: Best moments

18 Sep, 2017 3:54pm
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They've pretty much become our Kiwi version of Wills and Kate.

Sam Neill's fancy new look

18 Sep, 2017 2:18pm
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The Hunt for the Wilderpeople star took to Twitter to celebrate his birthday.

Art and Matilda confirm: 'We got engaged!'

17 Sep, 2017 9:47am
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The Bachelor love birds have "made it official" - they're getting married.

Anna Hutchison to marry Hollywood hotshot

17 Sep, 2017 8:18am
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Anna Hutchison has just got engaged to her long-time beau Mike Gillespie.

Revealed: Kiwis set to get hitched at first sight

17 Sep, 2017 8:15am
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Today we can reveal the 12 strangers getting hitched on Married At First Sight NZ.

Getting personal with Bill and Jacinda

17 Sep, 2017 7:56am
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Q&A with Bill English and Jacinda Ardern.

Newshub host jumps ship to TVNZ

15 Sep, 2017 11:10am
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Jenny Suo has called it quits at Three after eight years on the news desk.

Naz's mystery US TV show: Our top five guesses

15 Sep, 2017 8:25am
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We share our theories on what Naz Khanjani's mystery opportunity might be.

Bill English gets grilled in radio interview

14 Sep, 2017 3:56pm
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Bill was on Hauraki's Bhuja show and they grilled (perhaps fried) him on the big issues.

Toni Street bonds with P!nk

14 Sep, 2017 1:59pm
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Toni has a new BFF after sitting down with P!nk in LA to talk family, life and politics.

Latest From Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

Cooking mistakes making you gain weight

19 Sep, 2017 1:23pm

3 minutes to read

LIFESTYLE

Knife pulled over Yeezy sneaker deal gone wrong

19 Sep, 2017 12:36pm
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LIFESTYLE

Uber forced to apologise for sexist promo

19 Sep, 2017 11:42am
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LIFESTYLE

Dad 'catches' son born on front seat of car

19 Sep, 2017 6:25am
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LIFESTYLE

Model loses 70k followers over Instagram post

18 Sep, 2017 11:26am
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LIFESTYLE

Kate's first appearance since pregnancy announcement

19 Sep, 2017 9:50am
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bite.co.nz

Chargrilled asparagus and mushrooms on toast

19 Sep, 2017 8:25am
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viva.co.nz

Kiwi-Filipino cuisine a winner at S.Pellegrino Young Chef Competition

19 Sep, 2017 11:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Is this the ultimate wedding guest dress disaster?

19 Sep, 2017 9:54am
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No, they're not the bridal party. More like mortified guests.

LIFESTYLE

Why does my son keep taking off his clothes?

19 Sep, 2017 10:30am
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Beck Vass has reached the "phallic stage" of raising her son.

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Chef Angelo Georgalli's recipe for steamed buns

19 Sep, 2017 6:30am

Angelo Georgalli shares a recipe for fresh buns from his new book, Angelo's Wild Kitchen

The coolest looks at the Emmys

18 Sep, 2017 1:28pm

Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern are among those shining on the red carpet

Trend watch: Neon lighting up Auckland

18 Sep, 2017 6:30am

Neon signage is taking over Auckland venues, drawing in punters like moths to a flame

15 DIY wedding cakes to impress

18 Sep, 2017 6:28am

Delightful layered cakes that will add a personal touch to your wedding day

Edamame dip recipe

17 Sep, 2017 6:32am

A super quick dip that's a healthy starter when served with corn chips or vegetable sticks

Kate Moss on her luxury wallpaper collaboration

16 Sep, 2017 6:30am

The supermodel has partnered with de Gournay to design an exquisite wallpaper

Michael Kors might change your mind about tie-dye

15 Sep, 2017 12:06pm

The designer offered up tie-dye in pink, blue and green at his New York Fashion Week show

Runway report: Marc Jacobs Spring 2018

15 Sep, 2017 11:11am

Sparkles, big shapes, bold colors, silky wraps: Marc Jacobs' new collection is full of joy

Gado-gado Surabaya

15 Sep, 2017 6:32am

A simple Indonesian salad based on a rich peanut sauce poured over blanched vegetables

Olympia Le Tan x Lancome collaboration

15 Sep, 2017 6:30am

Designer Olympia Le Tan's retro style comes together in her first cosmetics collaboration

Olympian Usain Bolt shares his life's luxuries

14 Sep, 2017 9:00am

The gold medalist talks perfect suits, signature watches and suppers with Jamie Oliver

Eleanor Ozich's sorghum salad with portobello mushrooms

14 Sep, 2017 6:30am

The versatile sorghum is the base of this bright and zingy salad that's big on flavour.

LIFESTYLE

Serena Williams reveals her post-baby body

19 Sep, 2017 12:03pm
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A fortnight after giving birth, Williams shares snaps of her post-baby body.

LIFESTYLE

When a legal abortion is denied

19 Sep, 2017 11:36am
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Woman left traumatised after being denied an abortion through North Shore Hospital.

LIFESTYLE

Emmy's red carpet: Best and worst-dressed

18 Sep, 2017 12:15pm
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TV's biggest stars make style triumphs and tragedies.

Latest from Bite

Rich mushroom and rocket fettucini

Easy vegetarian. Meat eaters can add chorizo or bacon

Gooey chocolate milk caramel fudge slice

This certainly does makes for a sweet working week

Spiced salmon with citrus yoghurt

A plate full of spring colours and omega 3s

Spring vegetable soup

Fight off spring colds with a vibrant, nourishing soup chock full of spring veg

It's time to venture outdoors

All your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine.

Roast belly pork with Catalan greens

This Catalan-inspired dish is great served with rice or baked potatoes.

Five ingredient harissa chicken traybake

Jamie Oliver has shared this easy, 5 ingredient recipe, straight from his new cookbook.

Low-fat dairy-free chocolate and avocado mousse

Avocado's texture lends itself well to ice-creams, cheesecakes and chocolate mousse.

Brandy snap cake

A crunchy, indulgent celebration cake, perfect for dinner parties.

Beef and flat noodle stir fry

Don't spend lots of money on take out tonight, whip up this easy stir fry instead.

Lamingtons

Sweet and delicious, these homemade lamingtons really are a treat.

Bubble and squeak

Leftover potato fried with cooked cabbage or brussels sprouts is the ultimate breakfast.

Latest From Travel

TRAVEL

Flight check: Doha to Rome Fiumuncino

19 Sep, 2017 3:00pm

2 minutes to read

TRAVEL

The one code you don't want on your boarding pass

19 Sep, 2017 2:35pm
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What does this code mean for you?

TRAVEL

Four of the best-known wine regions

19 Sep, 2017 1:00pm
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Jane Jurgens recommends some lesser-visited spots.

NEW ZEALAND

Fuel crisis: What are travellers' rights?

19 Sep, 2017 12:19pm
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Thousands of travellers are affected by the fuel shortage, but can they get compensated?

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

The Equihax nail in the privacy coffin

19 Sep, 2017 1:53pm

3 minutes to read

TECHNOLOGY

The world is about to end - on election day

19 Sep, 2017 1:34pm
7 minutes to read

However, NASA senior space scientist debunked the apocalyptic claim as a hoax.

NEW ZEALAND

Google-built AI boosts NZ birdsong study

19 Sep, 2017 12:59pm
4 minutes to read

Google-built AI software has been trained to recognise calls of threatened native birds.

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