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SPORT

Live: Wallabies hit the front

21 Oct, 2017 8:32pm

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WORLD

Myth of China influence over North Korea

21 Oct, 2017 7:47pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi as: Ardern astounds Aussie journo

21 Oct, 2017 1:20pm
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SPORT

Tasman topple Taranaki to make final

21 Oct, 2017 9:40pm
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ENTERTAINMENT

Weinstein 'cured' after one week in rehab

21 Oct, 2017 5:31pm
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WORLD

Mysterious structures found in Saudi Arabia desert

21 Oct, 2017 4:25pm
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WORLD

Stabbing attack at Munich train station

21 Oct, 2017 9:40pm
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BUSINESS

Facebook rant closes her mum's cafe

21 Oct, 2017 3:45pm
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Burglars who stole a car, boat trailer and two jet-skis in Dunedin yesterday are believed to have crossed the Cook Strait and are heading north. Photo / file

NEW ZEALAND

Burglars on inter-island road trip towing stolen jet skis

21 Oct, 2017 8:52pm
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Burglars who stole car, trailer and 2 jet skis in Dunedin have been spotted in Wellington.

WORLD

Dramatic moment child rescued from car

21 Oct, 2017 9:00pm
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Two-year-old boy snatched keys from his mother and locked himself inside car.

Boom Time ridden by Cory Parish celebrates after he wins the Caulfield Cup during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse. Photo / Getty Images

SPORT

Kiwi jockey in huge upset at Caulfield Cup

21 Oct, 2017 8:34pm
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Cory Parish's journey to a first Group 1 win is one of the most impressive around.

Cooking the perfect poached egg can be a tricky art, with two-thirds of Britons saying they struggle to do so properly. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

How to make the perfect poached egg

21 Oct, 2017 3:31pm
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Top chefs' very quirky tricks for cooking the breakfast favourite.

ENTERTAINMENT

Coro star 'devastated' over claims

21 Oct, 2017 9:17pm
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Bruno Langley is 'devastated' as show bosses probe woman's claims against him.

If your password is one of the top ten most popular in the UK it could take a hacker less than a second to crack. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

How to create a password that will take millions of years to crack

21 Oct, 2017 11:30am
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Top 10 most common passwords can be hacked in less than a second.

SPORT

Canterbury into yet another NPC final

21 Oct, 2017 7:23pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Young: Govt's flaw that could prove fatal

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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Pania Barry, a former P addict, thinks there needs to be more help for addicts and that meth is readily available in Tauranga. Photo / John Borren

NEW ZEALAND

'There's loads of women addicted to P'

21 Oct, 2017 1:05pm
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Mum of four says it's easy to access drug in Tauranga.

The fight was caught on video. Photo / via video

WORLD

Two women in wild brawl at side of Sydney road

21 Oct, 2017 7:17pm
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Dramatic footage has emerged of a punch-up between two women that stopped traffic.

BUSINESS

The makings of the sexiest car in history

21 Oct, 2017 1:01pm
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Seventy years ago the first Ferrari was born.

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Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, is heading to Armageddon expo this weekend. Photo / supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Why is nostalgia so hot right now?

20 Oct, 2017 11:45am

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Isaiah Neil was just 8 months old when he died inside a hot car in November 2015. Photo/Supplied.

Premium & Indepth

Baby death: Report reveals CYF shortcut

CYF review of Isaiah Neil's death finds social workers took shortcut to meet KPI deadlines

Premium & Indepth

The cosmic collision that blew our minds

It began as a cosmic collision but ended in a chirp in an underground laboratory.

In Bermuda, Peter Burling proved to be an extremely quick thinker - making starting superstar Jimmy Spithill look ordinary. Photo / photosport.nz

Premium & Indepth

Big Read: How an America's Cup hero was born

It was at a private meeting in December 2013 that Peter Burling had a shock suggestion.

Latest From New Zealand

Police want to find this man in connection with the robbery. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Good Samaritan aids tourist robbed at knifepoint

21 Oct, 2017 2:01pm

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NEW ZEALAND

Auckland house substantially damaged by fire

21 Oct, 2017 10:34pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Seven treated after Waikato garage fire

21 Oct, 2017 3:44pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Suspicious fire at Christchurch school

21 Oct, 2017 7:44pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Aussie PM says Bishop doesn't have to apologise to Ardern

21 Oct, 2017 7:00pm
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NEW ZEALAND

One critically injured in West Auckland crash

21 Oct, 2017 6:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Scrub fire that threatened Far North house put out

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

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

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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Local Focus: Morrinsville gets behind Jacinda

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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SPORT

Focus: The 'Honey-Badger' speaks

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Kiwi F1 driver makes debut

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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BUSINESS

Focus: Property prices under threat

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Call for urgent referendum on legalising cannabis

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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BUSINESS

Focus: Market reaction to new government

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: SPCA launches book to stop animal cruelty

21 Oct, 2017 5:46pm
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Latest From Business

White Rose Coffeehouse in Lynn, near Boston. Photo / Youtube

BUSINESS

Woman's Facebook rant closes her mum's cafe

21 Oct, 2017 3:45pm

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BUSINESS

Natural disasters will cost insurers $136bn

21 Oct, 2017 2:44pm
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BUSINESS

Man sues airline for serving him sparkling wine

21 Oct, 2017 1:54pm
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BUSINESS

No charges sought over Dreamworld disaster

21 Oct, 2017 1:44pm
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BUSINESS

New Australian cities, rail network a step closer

21 Oct, 2017 1:33pm
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BUSINESS

The makings of the sexiest car in history

21 Oct, 2017 1:01pm
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BUSINESS

Would you pay $1m for this badly designed apartment?

21 Oct, 2017 12:54pm
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Some iPhone 8 users have had their devices fail. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus orders almost halved

21 Oct, 2017 3:16pm
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iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are selling at a worryingly low rate, prompting Apple to cut orders.

BMW's HQ was searched by investigators last week. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Anti-trust watchdog searches BMW's HQ

21 Oct, 2017 2:59pm
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Investigators from the EU anti-trust watchdog searched BMW's offices earlier this week.

Brand Insight

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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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Stephen Costley, Victoria University's director of property services. Photo / supplied.

BRAND INSIGHT

Many lights make hands work

29 Sep, 2017 4:59am
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Opinion

Winston Peters goes with The NZ Labour Party. Illustration / Rod Emmerson

NEW ZEALAND

Audrey Young: New Govt's flaw that could prove fatal

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: The quality of relationships is what will determine the character of the Govt.

SPORT

Wynne Gray: Oz rediscovering its mo-jo

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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OPINION: A strut is returning to Australian rugby but not in its full bloom yet.

A man watches a television screen showing U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Train Station. Photo / AP

New Zealand

Gwynne Dyer: Grown-ups between Trump and red button

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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COMMENT: Some senior military officers in North Korea must face the same dilemma.

Latest From World

Munich police have said that at least four people have been lightly injured during the stabbing. Photo / Supplied

WORLD

Man in stabbing attack at Munich train station

21 Oct, 2017 9:40pm

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WORLD

Dramatic moment child rescued from car

21 Oct, 2017 9:00pm
2 minutes to read

Two-year-old boy snatched keys from his mother and locked himself inside car.

Kim Jong-Un, right, has yet to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photos / AP

WORLD

The myth of China's influence over North Korea

21 Oct, 2017 7:47pm
4 minutes to read

Here's why China are unlikely to intervene when it comes to North Korea.

WORLD

Two women in wild brawl at side of Sydney road

21 Oct, 2017 7:17pm
2 minutes to read

Dramatic footage has emerged of a punch-up between two women that stopped traffic.

Astronomers who have found a cavern in the Moon capable of holding a city the size of several Sydneys. Photo / AP

WORLD

We may have found our home on the Moon

21 Oct, 2017 6:54pm
5 minutes to read

Before we settle Mars, we must return to the caves.

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

Live: All Blacks v Wallabies

21 Oct, 2017 8:32pm

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SPORT

Canterbury into yet another NPC final

21 Oct, 2017 7:23pm
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Canterbury remain on track for their ninth NPC title in the past decade

SPORT

Tasman topple Taranaki to make final

21 Oct, 2017 9:40pm
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SPORT

Phoenix continue miserable run in Melbourne

21 Oct, 2017 10:38pm
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SPORT

Bay of Plenty into Championship final

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm
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All Blacks Keven Mealamu, Israel Dagg and Conrad Smith perform a haka on stage at the Princess of Asturias awards in Spain. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

All Blacks receive honour in front of Spanish royalty

21 Oct, 2017 7:04pm
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Israel Dagg says he was "blown away" after rubbing shoulders with Spanish royalty.

SPORT

Kiwi jockey in huge upset at Caulfield Cup

21 Oct, 2017 8:34pm
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Cory Parish's journey to a first Group 1 win is one of the most impressive around.

Latest Video

WORLD

Flying over Harrat Khaybar

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Niall Horan answers Twitters questions

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

NEW ZEALAND

Armageddon Expo 2017 kicks off at ASB Showgrounds

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

NEW ZEALAND

Fatal crash in Burnham, Canterbury

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

NEW ZEALAND

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

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

LIFESTYLE

Tony Astle on fine dining

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

ENTERTAINMENT

RED SPEEDO - Auckland Theatre Company

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

NEW ZEALAND

Interview: Peter Salmon on the Super City

21 Oct, 2017 5:11pm

Latest From Entertainment

Movies

Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke star in Maudie

MOVIES

Uplifting portrait of an artist's bleak life

19 Oct, 2017 3:19pm
2 minutes to read

Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke's new drama about painter Maud Lewis uplifts and bums out

Cate Blanchett arrives at the world premiere of Thor: Ragnarok in Los Angeles. Photo / AP

MOVIES

Cate Blanchett on meeting Taika: 'I just loved him'

19 Oct, 2017 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

Cate Blanchett said the minute she met Kiwi director Taika Waititi, she was hooked.

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

3. Captain James Cook couldn't swim - true or false? Photo / File

Quizzes

Herald daily quiz: October 20

Horoscopes

Discover what your stars say with today's horoscopes

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'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.

Married at First Sight NZ's Lacey Swanepoel. Photo / Instagram

MAFS' Lacey takes on Luke

17 Oct, 2017 2:49pm
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MAFS's Lacey Swanepoel has come out 'all guns blazing' at war with hubby Luke.

Shailene Woodley and Ben Volavola. Photo / Instagram

Hollywood star dating NZ rugby player

17 Oct, 2017 12:38pm
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Shailene Woodley's revealed that she is in a relationship with rugby player Ben Volavola.

Haydn Daniels and Bel Clarke. Photos / Supplied

MAFS NZ: Real reason behind Bel and Haydn's fight revealed

17 Oct, 2017 12:06pm
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MAFS groom Hadyn has finally revealed the reason his wife Bel walked out on him.

Breakfast presenter quits TVNZ for radio

17 Oct, 2017 11:00am
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Brodie Kane today confirmed she's joining The Hits' morning show in Christchurch.

Why KJ Apa has never had a girlfriend

16 Oct, 2017 2:44pm
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"I don't know how much I have to offer to someone right now" says Apa.

Baby Harley Louise Guptill. Photo / Instagram

Stork alert: The Kiwi celeb baby boom

15 Oct, 2017 10:41am
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October is baby mania time on the A-list scene.

Latest From Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE

How to make the perfect poached egg

21 Oct, 2017 3:31pm

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LIFESTYLE

What to eat this long weekend

20 Oct, 2017 4:15pm
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LIFESTYLE

How to tell if your partner is lying via text

21 Oct, 2017 1:12pm
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LIFESTYLE

5 tips for creating the perfect Kiwi bach

20 Oct, 2017 1:33pm
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LIFESTYLE

Victoria's Secret models' trainer: Best fat-burning exercise

20 Oct, 2017 8:45am
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LIFESTYLE

Secret group brands women's bodies

20 Oct, 2017 8:09am
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bite.co.nz

40+ of the best healthy salad ideas

21 Oct, 2017 9:08am
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viva.co.nz

Long weekend feasting: 15 one-dish wonders

21 Oct, 2017 6:42am
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These are some of the latest food findings. Photo / Getty Images

LIFESTYLE

Nature's fare or foul?

21 Oct, 2017 1:00pm
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What's healthy today may not be tomorrow, writes Ruth Spencer.

The patient told doctors that his erection began randomly - and wasn't due to any sexual stimulation. Photo / 123rf

LIFESTYLE

Man's penis amputated after week-long erection

21 Oct, 2017 8:05am
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Patient's erection began randomly - but it wasn't due to any sexual stimulation.

Trending on Viva

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.

Eleanor Ozich's apricot and chocolate bumper bars

Transport back to your childhood with this Kiwi favourite, made with a wholesome twist.

Restaurant Review: Terroir at Craggy Range

New chef Casey McDonald plans to make the restaurant an international destination.

Scott Towers of Fat Freddy's Drop shares his food tour of Hawke's Bay

Scott Towers, aka Chopper Reeds, seeks out the best food in his new home.

Is sexual harassment rife in the fashion industry?

As many in the industry start to break their silence, Lisa Armstrong looks at the fallout

Jarrad and Belinda McKay with their Puha & Pakeha food truck.

LIFESTYLE

Ka pai kai! Maori food comes of age

21 Oct, 2017 7:00am
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Is New Zealand's hottest culinary trend also its oldest?

New Zealand's top sausage has been judged. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

New Zealand's best sausage has been crowned

20 Oct, 2017 10:02am
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An Akaroa butchery has taken the top spot as New Zealand's best snarler producer.

LIFESTYLE

12 cheap or free things to do in Auckland

21 Oct, 2017 5:00am
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12 cheap or free activities if you are staying in town.

Latest from Bite

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.

50+ healthy breakfast ideas

Porridge, muesli and other nut and grain-based breakfasts to start your day off right.

Quick dessert: pineapple with basil lime sugar

Caramelised pineapple gets a sprinkling of fragrant sugar and a squeeze of tangy lime

The perfect victoria sponge

A strawberries and cream classic

This ratatouille is a taste sensation

The second prize winner in our spring reader recipe competition is vegan-friendly

Winning reader recipe

James' Siddle's spring snapper and broad bean sandwiches

Latest From Travel

Daniel Macduff was looking forward to the complimentary glass of champagne on board his Sunwing flight to Cuba but was sadly disappointed. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Man sues airline for serving him sparkling wine

21 Oct, 2017 1:54pm

2 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

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus orders almost halved

21 Oct, 2017 3:16pm

3 minutes to read

A Long March 2F rocket carrying the country's first space laboratory module Tiangong-1 lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on September 29, 2011. Photo / Getty Images

TECHNOLOGY

China's space lab will soon crash to Earth

21 Oct, 2017 12:40pm
2 minutes to read

Only no one knows where it's going to hit.

BUSINESS

How to create a password that will take millions of years to crack

21 Oct, 2017 11:30am
2 minutes to read

Top 10 most common passwords can be hacked in less than a second.

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