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Armed police surround marae in search for gunman

23 Oct, 2017 3:26pm

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Long delays in Coromandel after crash

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23 Oct, 2017 3:18pm
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SPORT

Brilliant 13th for Hartley on F1 debut

23 Oct, 2017 9:41am
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NEW ZEALAND

US turns back Otago academic at border

23 Oct, 2017 12:55pm
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BUSINESS

What a Labour-led Govt means for small business

23 Oct, 2017 2:20pm
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BUSINESS

Cafe owner: 'Our survival is at risk'

23 Oct, 2017 1:04pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Ewan McGregor busted kissing co-star

23 Oct, 2017 12:53pm
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LIFESTYLE

Confessions of a 'pleasure wife': 'I never thought of myself as a hooker'

22 Oct, 2017 9:00pm
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Mark Richardson took to social media to share his worry over the potential rise in coffee prices. Photo/Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Storm in a coffee cup over Richardson's Labour tweet

23 Oct, 2017 2:41pm
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TV host Mark Richardson has had a dig at new Jacinda Ardern-led government.

Ruben McDornan survived a night in heavy seas after his fishing trawler capsized off the central Queensland coast. Photo / News Corp Australia

WORLD

Miracle survival: 'The odds were one in 10 million'

23 Oct, 2017 10:30am
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Luck to be alive, breaking free of a sunken boat was just the start of his horrific ideal.

BUSINESS

Melania Trump's White House costs revealed

23 Oct, 2017 1:36pm
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How do Melania Trump's White House costs compare to Michelle Obama's?

Nora is terrified of all humans - except little Archie. Photo / Instagram

LIFESTYLE

Abused rescue dog learns to trust humans again

23 Oct, 2017 12:07pm
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Rescue dog Nora is terrified of everything - except toddler Archie, her best mate.

Your gadgets might slow down if they're bloated with apps. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

Why computing devices slow down over time

23 Oct, 2017 7:05am
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There are a few reasons why phones, tablets and PCs start to seem less snappy over time.

Jacinda Ardern takes a call from US President Donald Trump. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Trump calls Jacinda, offers warm regards to people of NZ

23 Oct, 2017 10:51am
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Donald Trump congratulates incoming PM Jacinda Ardern.

SPORT

Meet the four new All Blacks

23 Oct, 2017 10:56am
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NEW ZEALAND

Arrest after man pushed off bar balcony

23 Oct, 2017 2:51pm
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Rachel Nguyen (left) and Joseph Orbeso vanished in Joshua Tree National Park in July. Photo / AP

WORLD

Trapped hikers found dead, locked in embrace

23 Oct, 2017 6:54am
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Couple who vanished in a US national park three months ago have been found.

ENTERTAINMENT

Reality star's brutal awards show gaffe

23 Oct, 2017 11:31am
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Reality star Gemma Collins had the "worst moment of her life" happen live on TV.

New Lynn man Edwin Paul had his car clamped in Henderson, Auckland. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

Police unable to act in clamping 'shakedown'

19 Oct, 2017 3:01pm
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New Lynn man asked to cough up $200 in cash on the spot.

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The day the recovery of bodies began after the crash of a Lockheed Electra on Mt Ruapehu in 1948. Photo / Herald archives

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal impact: The last flight of the Kaka

23 Oct, 2017 6:09am

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Prime Minister elect Jacinda Ardern during her press conference. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Premium & Indepth

Claire Trevett: Ardern keeps cat in the bag

COMMENT:Confidentiality might be a regrettable necessity, but it shouldn't become a habit.

Premium & Indepth

Eleven solutions to the housing shortage

We could close the gap by thinking differently about the kind of dwellings we inhabit.

Otahuhu College year 13 students Libbi Wright, Manaia King and Roberta Wright-McIvor all speak highly of the school's health clinic. Photo / Doug Sherring

Premium & Indepth

Life and death on front lines of teen health

Almost 200 schools in deprived parts of NZ have on-site health clinics. We visit one.

Latest From New Zealand

Two people have died after a police pursuit ended with a driver crashing into a tree in the Auckland suburb of Morningside. Photo / Sam Sword

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal chase: 'I thought someone had crashed into the house'

23 Oct, 2017 7:34am

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NEW ZEALAND

Long delays in Coromandel after crash

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23 Oct, 2017 3:18pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Person injured after flipping car near Rotorua

23 Oct, 2017 12:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

US turns back Otago academic at border

23 Oct, 2017 12:55pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Comment | Scientists challenge sea lion research

23 Oct, 2017 12:47pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kayaker rescued near Huka Falls by helicopter

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Greymouth shooting: 'No way did she deserve that'

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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NZ Herald Focus and Local Focus videos

Local Focus: Our Royal Camilla

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi's spend 1.8 billion dollars on their pets

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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SPORT

Focus: The 'Honey-Badger' speaks

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi F1 driver makes debut

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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BUSINESS

Focus: Property prices under threat

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Call for urgent referendum on legalising cannabis

23 Oct, 2017 12:11pm
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Latest From Business

BUSINESS

Kiwis 'rugged', 'unsophisticated': Japanese study

23 Oct, 2017 3:00pm

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BUSINESS

Cafe owner: 'Our survival is at risk'

23 Oct, 2017 1:04pm
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BUSINESS

All eyes on Grant Robertson to hold confidence

23 Oct, 2017 10:29am
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BUSINESS

Wall Street may have its own Harvey Weinstein problem

23 Oct, 2017 10:22am
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BUSINESS

China's pension fund shopping for overseas investments

23 Oct, 2017 9:19am
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BUSINESS

NZ wool yoga mat ready for launch

23 Oct, 2017 8:52am
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BUSINESS

Why computing devices slow down over time

23 Oct, 2017 7:05am
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BUSINESS

What a Labour-led Govt means for small business

23 Oct, 2017 2:20pm
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Small business leaders weigh in on what a Labour-led Government will mean for small firms.

BUSINESS

Melania Trump's White House costs revealed

23 Oct, 2017 1:36pm
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How do Melania Trump's White House costs compare to Michelle Obama's?

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BRAND INSIGHT

Jobs with spirit

23 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Parents teach life skills, not schools

20 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

A way out of the housing crisis

17 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: The mum and dad bank

13 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Why ads are annoying

10 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Housing crisis to end in tears

9 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Suckers for electric cars

6 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Health service at a crossroads

3 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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BRAND INSIGHT

Fisher Funds: Our world really is getting better

29 Sep, 2017 5:00am
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Opinion

Would Winston Peters be where he is today without his dapper suits? Photo / Mark Mitchell

LIFESTYLE

Matt Heath: Why men wear suits

23 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Here's to the suit - we can thank it for our new government.

ENTERTAINMENT

Eve MacDonald: Idealism is so much space junk in new Star Trek

23 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Star Trek has always reflected contemporary political atmosphere and ideologies.

The evidence suggests having healthy sleep patterns is key to having a healthy and well-functioning brain. Photo / 123rf

New Zealand

What happens if we don't get enough sleep

23 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: What are our brains doing while we sleep?

Latest From World

WORLD

Donald Trump finds unlikely ally

23 Oct, 2017 2:47pm

3 minutes to read

Venice is the capital of Veneto in Italy. Photo / AP

WORLD

Italian regions push for more freedom

23 Oct, 2017 2:30pm
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Referendums in Lombardy and Veneto could fan regional tensions in Europe.

BUSINESS

Melania Trump's White House costs revealed

23 Oct, 2017 1:36pm
2 minutes to read

How do Melania Trump's White House costs compare to Michelle Obama's?

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson argues that

WORLD

Johnson urges diplomacy to end Korean crisis

23 Oct, 2017 1:25pm
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Boris Johnson says the Iran nuclear deal could be a blueprint to avoiding war.

Diver John embraces his wife Emma after he was rescued off Shark Bay on Friday evening. Photo / Shark Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue

WORLD

'This is how I'm going to die': Man escapes shark attack

23 Oct, 2017 12:52pm
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A 4m tiger shark stalked the diver as he swam a gruelling 7.5km after stranded at sea.

Motoring News

Brendon Hartley does well in first Formula 1 practice session

21 Oct, 2017 8:14am
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We tackle the new BMW X3

21 Oct, 2017 8:09am
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New look for Kiwi Audi, as Hampton Downs 500 approaches

21 Oct, 2017 8:07am
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Slammed Kia Stinger GT set to hit America's craziest car show

20 Oct, 2017 4:38pm
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Jamie Whincup fears rain mixed with concrete on Gold Coast

20 Oct, 2017 3:42pm
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This is it: Audi reveal new technology-filled A7 Sportback

20 Oct, 2017 1:34pm
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He's staying! Fernando Alonso sticks it out with McLaren

20 Oct, 2017 1:31pm
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Holy crap: the spaceships in the new Thor movie are all named after Holdens

20 Oct, 2017 11:48am
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End of an era: Last Aussie-built Holden rolls off the line

20 Oct, 2017 10:43am
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Latest From Sport

SPORT

Meet the four new All Blacks

23 Oct, 2017 10:56am

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Brendon Hartley on track during the United States Formula One Grand Prix. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Brilliant 13th for Hartley on debut

23 Oct, 2017 9:41am
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New Zealand's Brendon Hartley has finished 13th in his Formula 1 debut.

SPORT

Latham combats Mumbai heat in cool ton

23 Oct, 2017 10:04am
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SPORT

All out for 62! Auckland's disastrous start to season

23 Oct, 2017 12:36pm
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SPORT

Rising AB prospect Tyrel Lomax included in NZ Maori squad

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm
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All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen. Photo / Greg Bowker

SPORT

Four new names in All Blacks squad

23 Oct, 2017 10:40am
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Four new players have been named in the All Blacks the end-of-year tour squad

SPORT

What now for Julian Savea?

23 Oct, 2017 12:01pm
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Julian Savea has a rare November off after missing the All Blacks tour.

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NEW ZEALAND

Helicopter airlifts stranded kayaker at Huka Falls

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

SPORT

All Blacks Coach on new players and the Northern Tour

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

SPORT

Nigel Yalden analyses All Blacks team naming

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Newstalk ZB's Andrew Dickens on Middlemore Hospital's Ronald McDonald House decision

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Two people dead following Auckland police pursuit, crash

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

ENTERTAINMENT

The 18-30 Stone Holiday - Ad

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Handbag - Teaser

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

NEW ZEALAND

Jacinda Ardern on industrial relations

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

SPORT | Rugby

All Blacks post match press conference

23 Oct, 2017 12:13pm

Latest From Entertainment

Movies

Dame Judi Dench says drinking Earl Grey tea is like drinking perfume. Photo / AP

MOVIES

Will Dame Judi Dench ever grow up?

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Dame Judi Dench's life motto? "Don't grow up, it's against the rules".

Quentin Tarantino and Harvey Weinstein. Photo / Getty

MOVIES

Tarantino on Weinstein: 'I knew enough to do more than I did'

20 Oct, 2017 1:24pm
2 minutes to read

Quentin Tarantino knew about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment.

New to WatchMe

Just Be Cool

There’s a packed house inside, but the star is nowhere to be found. Will there be a show? Will Daz & Ast lose their jobs?

Swipemares

Doesn't get anymore embarrassing than this!

Skin Deep

Martin Guptill opens up on the pressures of the game.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

Puzzles

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

What was the score when the All Blacks won their second Rugby World Cup on this day in 2011?

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: October 23

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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Ben Volavola of North Harbour and actress Shailene Woodley. Photo / Getty Images

Shailene Woodley comforts Volavola after loss

22 Oct, 2017 2:16pm
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Ben Volavola's team took a loss yesterday, but his new celeb girlfriend kept him smiling

Kiwi's $5000 a head charity dinner

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Kiwi entrepreneur Jake Millar is showing that he is good at raising money for charity.

Meet Kim Crossman's new man

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Kim Crossman has had a lot to smile about lately.

Gloriavale comes to Shortland Street

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Tammy Davis stars as a new cult's leader on the Street.

Melbourne Cup madness set to kick off

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Melbourne Cup has become Spring's first big day out.

The MAFS NZ pretty committee

22 Oct, 2017 6:30am
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Four MAFS contestants have created an Instagram page called The Pretty Committee.

'Sad Hosking' turned into a meme

20 Oct, 2017 1:34pm
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It's pretty common knowledge that Mike Hosking is a proud National supporter

Jacinda Ardern addresses media last night after being announced as New Zealand's new Prime Minister. Photo / Getty

Stars react to Jacinda Ardern's win

20 Oct, 2017 9:55am
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Taika Waititi and Helen Clark are among those who have congratulated Jacinda Ardern.

King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian shows off NZ

19 Oct, 2017 9:52am
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Dan Bilzerian has touched down in Aotearoa.

Jack and Matty: Anatomy of a TV bromance

19 Oct, 2017 7:48am
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He's losing Brodie Kane but Matty McLean has his "work husband" to lean on: Jack Tame.

Shari Flavall, Ling and Zing and Lacey Swanepoel. Photos / Supplied

Former reality stars still chasing the celebrity dream

18 Oct, 2017 3:06pm
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Fifteen minutes of fame just wasn't enough for some Kiwi reality stars.

Director Taika Waititi (L) and actor Chris Hemsworth from Marvel Studios Thor: Raganrok' at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2017. Photo / Getty

Taika calls Hollywood star a Māori

18 Oct, 2017 12:10pm
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Taika Waititi's laidback Kiwi-ness is rubbing off on the big movie stars.

Latest From Lifestyle

Jill Dodd was a model living in Paris when she met Adnan. Photo / via Channel 9

LIFESTYLE

Confessions of a 'pleasure wife': 'I never thought of myself as a hooker'

22 Oct, 2017 9:00pm

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LIFESTYLE

What happens if we don't get enough sleep

23 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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LIFESTYLE

Inside Hong Kong's high-rise prostitution ring

22 Oct, 2017 8:52am
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LIFESTYLE

When a woman falls in love with a gay man

22 Oct, 2017 12:14pm
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LIFESTYLE

Parents let home-schooled kids get tattoos

23 Oct, 2017 10:17am
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LIFESTYLE

Students given 'Female or Shemale' quiz

23 Oct, 2017 7:02am
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Dinner tonight becomes lunch tomorrow

23 Oct, 2017 11:14am
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viva.co.nz

Our favourite celebrity looks of the week

23 Oct, 2017 6:00am
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Her Majesty only carries money with her on Sundays. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Why the Queen only carries cash one day a week

23 Oct, 2017 10:59am
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Her Majesty only carries money with her on Sundays.

Chris Jeanes proposed to his girlfriend Casey Kinchella as plane was plummeting. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Man proposed to girlfriend as plane plummets

23 Oct, 2017 11:00am
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Staff began shouting "emergency, brace, crash positions" 25 minutes after take off.

Trending on Viva

Actor Chelsie Preston-Crayford's beauty routine

Makeup puts her in character, but off-stage, Chelsie Preston-Crayford is a natural beauty.

Livia Firth on luxury and sustainability

The sustainability champion shares the little treats she'd rather not live without.

The jeweller who still dazzles the world

The rich history and enduring allure of the works of Carl Fabergé.

Lamb shanks with broad beans

Slow-cooked to juicy perfection, these lamb shanks will be the star of any family dinner.

This season's most whimsical looks

Food and fashion combines when model Ruby Higgins returns to her Hawke's Bay hometown.

New opening: Otherside food truck

Meet the new vegan food truck offering delicious, plant-based goods.

Fun things to do this Labour Weekend

A smorgasbord of arty outings, dining experiences and out-of-town adventures.

Hot things to do in Hawke's Bay this summer

Concerts, festivals, outdoor pursuits... sizzle in the Bay with our top picks.

New opening: Elle & Riley Boutique

The local cashmere brand goes for a luxe retail experience with a new Ponsonby boutique.

An old-fashioned apple pie for the long weekend

A classic apple pie that deserves to make it to your list of all-time favourite desserts.

Kate Hudson wears New Zealand fashion

The actor is the latest high profile fan of Auckland-based brand Maggie Marilyn.

See Miss Crabb's exclusive tour merch for Bic Runga

The designer has created a range of merchandise for Bic Runga's anniversary tour of Drive.

Stella Ralfini, 70, says the secret to her youthful appearance is to regularly apply urine to her face. Photo / Facebook

LIFESTYLE

Woman uses urine on her face to stay young

22 Oct, 2017 11:30am
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She's also a fan of sperm facials - but can you guess her actual age?

Carb cravings can deter someone when they are on a diet, but there are eight tips that can help curb these when they hit. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Eight tips to stop craving carbs

22 Oct, 2017 10:23am
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These eight tips will help you kick the urge and sustain a healthier lifestyle long term.

Megan said the bedroom was left looking 'like a crime scene'. Photo / Adam Francis

LIFESTYLE

Girlfriend tells of breaking her boyfriend's penis

22 Oct, 2017 10:15am
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She said the room was looking like a 'crime scene' with blood everywhere.

Latest from Bite

Blueberry lemon cheesecake sundaes

Deconstructed cheesecake in a glass ... too easy

Lamb with new potatoes in green yoghurt dressing

Labour Day easy

Fueling Labour Day adventurers

Creating perfect platters with Lisa's Whipped Dips

Lemon ricotta tart

The ease of this recipe is incredible when you taste how delicious it is.

Oaty chocolate chip cookies

Something about the combination of gooey chocolate and chewy oats is just perfection.

Barbecue flat chickens with tabbouleh

A great alternative to plain old sausages on the barbecue.

Spinach, courgette, ricotta and free-range egg bake

This fast 'throw-in-the-pan-and-forget-about-it dish' is a nutritious start to the morning

Scroggin cookies

You can use a pre-made scroggin mix for these cookies or make your own.

Spring snapper and broadbean sandwiches

This recipe was the winning entry in Bite's recent reader recipe competition.

Best scrambled eggs

The what to do and what not to do of scrambled eggs.

Chia chocolate miracle cake

Adding chia seeds to any kind of cake keeps it extra moist.

Chicken salad with lemon and roasted garlic dressing

A healthy, intensely flavoured salad that makes a perfect healthy lunch.

Latest From Travel

If you plan your holiday well, the whole family can have a great holiday. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Taking the plunge when travelling with kids

23 Oct, 2017 10:55am

4 minutes to read

The restaurant and bar area aboard Crystal Skye. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Is this the world's most luxurious jet?

5 Oct, 2017 3:00pm
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Launched last month, Crystal Skye is the world's largest private charter jet.

The fishing village of Fjallbacka is the star attraction in the scenic Bohuslan region and an easy 1.5-hour drive from Sweden's second city, Gothenburg. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Fjallbacka: Swede inspiration

5 Oct, 2017 11:00am
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Sarah Marshall enjoys West Sweden's covetable coastal lifestyle.

Take a break from snapping selfies and make sure you take a screenshot of your boarding pass before you head to the airport. Photo / 123RF

TRAVEL

The photo you should take before flying

5 Oct, 2017 1:30pm
Quick Read

This tip could save you a lot of stress when it comes to checking-in.

Latest From Technology

BUSINESS

Why computing devices slow down over time

23 Oct, 2017 7:05am

4 minutes to read

The Auckland War Memorial Museum and other cultural and heritage organisations that receive Auckland Council money will be reviewed. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

Review threatens museums' independence

22 Oct, 2017 11:00am
4 minutes to read

Council wants better value for money from museums, gallery.

US President Donald Trump said US TV networks spent billions making 'fake news'. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Trump: Russian Facebook ads 'tiny' compared to 'fake news'

22 Oct, 2017 7:14am
2 minutes to read

US President Donald Trump says Russian Facebook ads were nothing compared to US fake news.

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