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The top of the SkyCity Convention Centre is ablaze during the night. Photo / Barry Chesterman

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity fire live: Inferno rages, roof fears, TVNZ evacuated

23 Oct, 2019 5:40am

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NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity fire: All you need to know for commute to the city

23 Oct, 2019 5:20am
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Sky City blaze: 'This is as big as it gets', firefighter union boss says

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

High-speed police driver training on roads 'not worth risk'

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

Patrick McKendry: 'Backward-thinking Japan' set to undo all their good work

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Body of missing rugby league stalwart Mike McClennan likely found

22 Oct, 2019 8:48pm
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BUSINESS

FMA shuts down website after privacy breach revealed

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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NEW ZEALAND

Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SPORT

'Fans with keyboards': England coach slams Kiwi media

22 Oct, 2019 7:24pm
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Jones ensured the build-up to semifinal will carry edge following extraordinary presser.

Jackie and Jason McIntyre (left) with CPR heroes (rear from left) Rohan Knowles, Simon Kirner, paramedic Jordan Retemeyer and emergency medical assistant Amelia Fleming. Photo / Stephen Parker

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'I am privileged to be here': Tears as man meets CPR heroes

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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"Thank you so much for saving my boy's life," wife tells heroes who saved husband's life.

These glass panels stretched 2400sq m. Photo / Michael Craig.

NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity fire: Artworks survival a great blessing

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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It was feared the work consisting of over 550 panels would be blown out by the heat.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Where did they all go?

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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A daily column looking at some of the more humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Jen Margaret discovered her family's land was stolen from Māori. Photo / Mint Suite

NEW ZEALAND

'I can't change the story of my ancestors but I can try to build a different future'

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Jen Margaret says Pākehā New Zealanders are creating blocks for Māori.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II proceeds through the Royal Gallery before delivering the Queen's Speech. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

Queen facing explosive royal crisis

22 Oct, 2019 7:40pm
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The Sussexes didn't hold back in interviews and it's created a giant headache for royals.

BUSINESS

Convention Centre fire: What blaze means for SkyCity, Fletcher Building

22 Oct, 2019 5:57pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Herald morning quiz: October 23

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen all smiles during his press conference in Tokyo, Japan. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Steve Braunias: The secret dialogues of Hansen and Foster after Eddie's claims

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The secret eavesdrop surveillance of Steve Hansen and his All Blacks assistant coach.

Millions of people are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction and are at risk of having another attack that could cause severe damage or death. Photo / 123RF

LIFESTYLE

The silent heart attack you didn't know you had

22 Oct, 2019 5:00pm
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New York Times: Millions are unaware that they have had a silent myocardial infarction.

American military convoy stops near the town of Tel Tamr, north Syria. Photo / AP

WORLD

Islamic State reaps gains of US pullout from Syria

22 Oct, 2019 9:25am
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New York Times: Trump has handed Isis its biggest victory in years, experts say.

Three cars were torched in the early hours of Sunday. Photos / Supplied

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Cars torched: House linked to Mongols gang

22 Oct, 2019 2:37pm
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Residents woke to the sound of bangs and saw three cars burning on the street.

ENTERTAINMENT

Schwarzenegger on returning to Terminator

22 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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Telegraph: He always said he'd be back, now he is.

Prince William has been left concerned for the wellbeing of his younger brother Harry and wife Meghan. Photo / AP

LIFESTYLE

'Fragile place': William's worry for Harry and Meghan after TV doco airs

22 Oct, 2019 6:16am
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Queen 'a little bit dismayed' by how the couple's lives unfolding in front of the cameras.

Lima police video footage shows Michaella McCollum, left, and Melissa Reid during an interview at the airport. Photo / via video

WORLD

Inside story: How I went from Ibiza waitress to Peru drug mule

21 Oct, 2019 6:27pm
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'Was I guilty? Yes. Did I know what I was doing? Sort of.'

A new study reveals that iOS 13's dark mode may save your battery life. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Trick to making your iPhone battery life last longer

22 Oct, 2019 3:17pm
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The hack could increase your iPhone battery life by 30 percent.

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Watch: Rugby experts on the All Black tactic that 'shocked' Ireland

Beyond the Game: NZME's rugby panel looks back at the day's World Cup quarter-finals.

SPORT

Patrick McKendry: Beat England and World Cup as good as won for ABs

COMMENT: A week after Typhoon Hagibis blew through, the Irish were hit by a perfect storm.

All Blacks coaches and selectors, from left, Scott McLeod, Steve Hansen, Grant Fox and Ian Foster. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

Gregor Paul: The truth everyone missed about the All Blacks

COMMENT: Misleading numbers gave wrong impression about both All Blacks and Ireland.

Ross Moriarty scores the try that sent Wales through to the semifinal. Photos / Getty Images

SPORT

'Shouldn't be reffing': World media react to Wales v France 'shocker'

Two moments overshadowed an otherwise cracking World Cup quarter-final in Oita.

Aaron Smith celebrates with teammates. Photo / AP

SPORT

Highest score yet: The top rated All Black according to Herald readers

Here's how the Herald audience rated the All Blacks in their win over Ireland.

SPORT

All Blacks v England: Five things we know

Liam Napier: Strap in, we're in for a memorable clash on Saturday.

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A 6yo asks why there are no female toy soldiers. Now, there will be

New York Times: Letter from young girl prompts toymaker to make changes.

Some scientists believe that Mt Everest may have shrunk slightly after a powerful earthquake struck Nepal in 2015. Photo / AP

Is Everest shrinking? Nepal on a mission to measure the world's tallest mountain

Washington Post: Some scientists believe the world's tallest mountain may have shrunk.

Vacant: 600-year-old job with top pay. Perks include monarch's bed

New York Times: John Bercow won fame and helped lawmakers shape Brexit. Now he's quitting.

Co-CEOs don't always see eye to eye about which way a business should go. Photo / Getty Images

Why appointing co-CEOs is a terrible idea

Andrew Hill from the Financial Times on why well-intentioned plans don't always pan out.

Islamic State reaps gains of US pullout from Syria

New York Times: Trump has handed Isis its biggest victory in years, experts say.

Schwarzenegger on returning to Terminator

Telegraph: He always said he'd be back, now he is.

Stratus playing with the Washington Justice. Photo / Ian Cunningham via The Washington Post

How the mother of a pro gamer came to understand the world of esports

Washington Post: "It's like trying to speak a different language to somebody."

People attend the campaign rally of Argentina's President Mauricio Macri and his running-mate Miguel Angel Pichetto in Buenos Aires on Sunday. Photo/AP

Argentine bondholders brace for steep losses

Financial Times: Investors sombre after meeting with politicians and the IMF

Newspapers display redacted copy on their front pages in Sydney. Photo / AP

Australian media redact their front pages to protest secrecy laws

New York Times: Media outlets joined together to protest encroaching secrecy laws.

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Here's when house prices will really take off

22 Oct, 2019 1:28pm
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Ashley Church says sellers shouldn't get too excited about predicted rises in 2020.

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Movember launches 'Happy Hour' - for bonding not beers

22 Oct, 2019 4:12pm
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Moustache growing group ask bosses to give staff 'Happy Hour' to connect with others.

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Classic Buick owner seeking $15K from NZ Police to cover accident costs

22 Oct, 2019 8:00pm
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Danny Valentine's 1965 Buick was written off after a collision involving a police car.

Latest From New Zealand

Auckland Transport has voted on whether on changing speeds limits in central Auckland to 30km/h. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland CBD speed limits cut to 30km/h, major roads at 40km/h

22 Oct, 2019 5:46pm

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NEW ZEALAND

SkyCity fire live: Inferno rages, roof fears, TVNZ evacuated

23 Oct, 2019 5:40am
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Jeremy Tindall: Standing in awe of the great bores of our time

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert

23 Oct, 2019 5:18am
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NEW ZEALAND

Sky City blaze: 'This is as big as it gets', firefighter union boss says

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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SkyCity fire: Artworks survival a great blessing

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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High-speed police driver training on roads 'not worth risk'

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Politics

The End of Life Choice Bill will return to Parliament for a crucial vote this week. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Euthanasia bill vote on a knife-edge

MPs are about to decide whether the public should decide on legalising assisted dying.

The public can see and read about the proceedings in Parliament but less so the discussions in the backrooms involving lobbyists. File photo / Mark Mitchell

Dark monied interests cloud NZ politics

Comment: Weak disclosure rules are a real threat to New Zealand's reputation.

Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni during Question Time in Parliament. Photo / File

Barry Soper: The changing face of Parliament

COMMENT: Progress to accommodate women in politics was slow.

Alan Jones, right, lost advertisers on his radio show after a critical rant about Jacinda Ardern. (Collage / NZ Herald)

Ardern brushes off old tweet calling Alan Jones a 'git'

The tweet from 2012 has resurfaced months after Jones attacked the Prime Minister.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says there has only been one issue with the Auckland light rail process, and that has seen a six-month delay and is being fixed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

National takes aim at Twyford again over light rail, calling it KiwiBuild 2.0

Twyford says his hands are clean and, except for one delay, the process has been proper.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is calling out National for

Ardern calls out National for 'reneging' on promised anti-terror bill backing

'Dicked around', 'belligerent' now 'reneging' – anti-terror bill war of words continues.

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Porting fraud or SIM swapping is a big problem overseas, but Kiwis aren't spared. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Juha Saarinen: Number theft rise wake-up for telcos

22 Oct, 2019 6:00pm

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BUSINESS

Giant fire latest in long line of SkyCity Convention Centre woes

22 Oct, 2019 5:52pm
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'Daft and deeply frustrating': Watchdog slams ANZ's Hisco house sale

22 Oct, 2019 5:50pm
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$294m fund dangled in front of Aussie, Kiwi tech startups

22 Oct, 2019 5:47pm
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How to tackle mental health issues in the workplace

22 Oct, 2019 5:44pm
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Why appointing co-CEOs is a terrible idea

22 Oct, 2019 5:42pm
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BUSINESS

Why Queenstown council paid 2.4 times own valuation for $15.5m block

22 Oct, 2019 5:38pm
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NZ farmers breathe sigh of relief at prospect of higher milk price

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Smoke billows around the Sky Tower and Skycity hotel as a fire engulfs the International Convention Centre construction site. New Zealand Herald photograph by Anna Leask.

BUSINESS

Convention Centre fire: What blaze means for SkyCity, Fletcher Building

22 Oct, 2019 5:57pm
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Large insurance payout looms as fire puts big conferences in doubt.

Firefighters fight flames coming from the roof of SkyCity's under-construction convention centre. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

NZ shares higher; SkyCity falls as fire rages

22 Oct, 2019 5:54pm
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NZ shares were broadly stronger, joining the upbeat mood across Asia.

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Fire at SkyCity convention centre Auckland

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Join host Alex Chapman with special guests Buck Shelford & Michaela Blyde as they review the All Blacks' performance

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Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's meth crisis (M-C)

NZ has tried and failed to fix its methamphetamine crisis for 20 years. Now the country is facing a second wave of the epidemic.

Smokefree Rockquest 2019 (G)

This series of webisodes follow the Smokefreerockquest 2019 journey around Aotearoa.

Driven Battles

Watch some of New Zealand's most well known faces (and voices) battle it out in Driven's series of driving challenges

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Local Focus: First beer fest for Whanganui (since anyone can remember)

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Fire at SkyCity convention centre Auckland

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: One dead and five injured after car fleeing police crashes with innocent motorist

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: 'Success in the workplace, it's got to be positive for the community'

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: Race Relations Commissioner supports local Māori push for 'racist' Councillor to resign

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: From McDonalds to Rotorua Council with advice from the PM, Fisher's big day

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: Is this Rotorua’s next mayor?

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Local Focus: The big Napier sewage leak

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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NEW ZEALAND

Focus: Car removed from Wairoa River during search for missing person

22 Oct, 2019 5:40pm
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Brand Insight

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BRAND INSIGHT

Seeing red over the All Blacks

18 Oct, 2019 12:00am
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Unleashed Software team alongside event partners and sponsors. Picture / Supplied

BRAND INSIGHT

Staff adored by '$10b' business

18 Oct, 2019 12:00am
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NZ firms must 'get with the times'

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Ethical investing hits new highs

27 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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'Flip' in Kiwi shopping trends

3 Sep, 2019 12:00am
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Māori reversing rural-urban drift

30 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwis pay high price for health

24 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Kiwi shops make gains in online war

19 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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1 in 3 Kiwis in health danger

15 Aug, 2019 12:00am
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Could Kiwis face 40-year mortgages?

22 Oct, 2019 7:01am

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What happens when your home passes in at $16m?

21 Oct, 2019 3:52pm
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Do the rules change when big sums are involved?

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Can a new home improve your mental health?

21 Oct, 2019 12:54pm
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Good urban design in many New Zealand cities can help human ailments like stress.

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A Catalan pro-independence protester waves a Catalan independence flag during a demonstration at night in downtown Barcelona, Spain. Photo / AP

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Scrutiny exposes dilemma facing Catalonians

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am

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Leo Argent: Repubicans have no options

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Comment: Without a back-up plan, the party can't turn back without losing everything.

The yeast is instrumental in beer brewing as it helps ferment carbohydrates and produces alcohol. Photo / 123rf

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Drink driver was producing beer in his gut

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The true cause for his symptoms only became apparent years later.

Police patrol the streets of Santiago after another day of violent protests, which have claimed 11 lives. Photo / AP

WORLD

Chile's protests blamed on inequality

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Analysts say small train fare rise enough to make struggling residents revolt.

Brian Steven Smith sits in a courtroom while waiting for his arraignment to start in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo / AP

WORLD

'My hand's getting tired': Clue that cracked Alaska memory card murder case

22 Oct, 2019 9:52pm
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It all started when a memory card entitled 'Homicide at midtown Marriott' was found.

Motoring News

Supercar killer: Tuners hit the Audi TT RS with a truckload of power

22 Oct, 2019 8:10pm
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Classic Buick owner seeking $15K from NZ Police to cover accident costs

22 Oct, 2019 8:00pm
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How artificial intelligence is making cruise control smarter

22 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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Watch: Car loses control during police pursuit in Palmerston North

22 Oct, 2019 1:50pm
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22 Oct, 2019 1:20pm
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Red Bull Racing hits out at 'light' DJR Team Penske Bathurst punishments

22 Oct, 2019 9:00am
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Leaked: Nissan's new fully-electric SUV concept emerges online

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England rugby team coach Eddie Jones gestures as he answers questions from reporters. Photo / AP

SPORT

Liam Napier: Eddie Jones' cunning plan to unsettle All Blacks

22 Oct, 2019 7:46pm

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SPORT

'Fans with keyboards': England coach slams Kiwi media

22 Oct, 2019 7:24pm
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Patrick McKendry: 'Backward-thinking Japan' set to undo all their good work

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Another Spy-gate? Eddie Jones drops bombshell on All Blacks

22 Oct, 2019 5:45pm
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Dylan Cleaver: Will Kieran Read be remembered as a true All Black great?

22 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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Liam Napier: The battle that will decide All Blacks' semifinal

22 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Referee named for All Blacks' semifinal

22 Oct, 2019 2:53pm
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SPORT

Steve Braunias: The secret dialogues of Hansen and Foster after Eddie's claims

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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The secret eavesdrop surveillance of Steve Hansen and his All Blacks assistant coach.

Former England World Cup winning rugby team captain Lawrence Dallaglio in Tokyo. Photo / Mark Mitchell

SPORT

'Are you mad?': The All Blacks decision which stunned English legend

23 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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English legend surprised by All Blacks' pre-World Cup moves as he analyses semifinal.

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My Breakup With God

22 Oct, 2019 2:53pm

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Focus: Operation Frontia. Massive amount of meth caught on the coast

22 Oct, 2019 2:53pm

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Fighting the Demon: Inside New Zealand's Meth Crisis

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Simon Wilson interviews Jordan Peterson

22 Oct, 2019 2:53pm

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Road to Rhythm | R&V Festival Documentary

22 Oct, 2019 2:53pm

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Pig Politics - Full Series

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Watch: Final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

22 Oct, 2019 3:30pm

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The most dangerous celebrity on the internet revealed

22 Oct, 2019 3:04pm
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Man has similar pathological laughing disorder to Joker

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'Tupac Shakur' arrested for attacking cops

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Inside Home and Away star's troubled marriage

22 Oct, 2019 8:18am
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Fans slam Miley for 'insulting' comments

22 Oct, 2019 8:05am
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Godmother of Punk, Patti Smith coming to NZ

22 Oct, 2019 12:13pm
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Patti Smith and her band are coming to NZ in 2020

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Schwarzenegger on returning to Terminator

22 Oct, 2019 3:00pm
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He always said he'd be back, now he is.

Movies

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MOVIES

How Lindsay Lohan blew almost her entire $32 million net worth

20 Oct, 2019 5:29pm
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Lindsay Lohan was one of Hollywood's highest paid stars but is now worth under $1m.

The plot twist in Fight Club was sensationally - and purposely - spoiled by a very famous actor. Photo / Supplied

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TV host's 'unforgivable' movie spoiler

20 Oct, 2019 2:52pm
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The plot twist for Fight Club was sensationally — and purposely — spoiled.

Daily puzzles, quizzes and horoscopes

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Herald morning quiz: October 23

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Is Noel Edmonds moving to Auckland?

20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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No word if Mr Blobby's invited...

New TV rugby drama that's imitating life

20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Three's new drama takes the real life saga of St Kentigern College poaching rugby talent.

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Bathurst 1000 winner prepares to walk up aisle

20 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Things are speeding along for the motorsport champ.

Kiwi singer Tiki Taane has slammed a post on social media that he believes normalises rape culture. Photo / Doug Sherring

Kiwi singer slams 'Bathurst Day' post that 'normalises rape culture'

15 Oct, 2019 12:56pm
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A "Bathurst Day" post is in the firing line for its controversial image.

Hayley Holt has been sober for five years. Photo / Supplied

'Best decision I've ever made': Hayley Holt celebrates five years of sobriety

14 Oct, 2019 11:10am
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She acknowledged the milestone on Breakfast this morning.

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Auckland's Luxury New Landing Pad

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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See Auckland Airport's private landing strip for private jets.

Where to go for Melbourne Cup Day

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Spy's picks of the best places to see and be seen on race day.

New celeb parents hit the ground running

13 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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These new mums with their new bubs aren't slowing down

YUDU Career Advice and Jobs

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Local Focus: First beer fest for Whanganui (since anyone can remember)

River City Beer Festival a success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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This simple, colourful dish is the perfect share plate for spring.

Prawn, lemongrass, coconut and chilli fried rice

This meal is one you can get on the table in less than 15 minutes.

Coconut prawn soup

Thai spices like chilli, galangal and lengrass made this creamy prawn soup very special.

BBQ Japanese meat skewers

These BBQ meat skewers in a Japanese marinade are inspired by traditional yakitori.

Tzatziki-style cucumber, yoghurt and dill dip

Such a gloriously easy and tasty dip, you almost need an excuse NOT to make it.

Bang bang chicken salad

Embrace lighter eating as the weather warms with this easy Asian-inspired chicken salad.

Blue cheese clouds with crisp oat crumble

This unusual dish puts blue cheese in your dessert and the results are yum.

Blue cheese quesadillas

This tangy twist on the Mexican quesadilla makes a great snack or finger food.

Three-cheese rolls

Ricotta is paired with a punchy aged cheddar or gruyere in these moreish rolls.

Halloumi toasts

This flavourful creation makes other regular toast toppings seem very... regular.

Pan bagna

Make this sandwich ahead of time and allow the flavours to soak into the bread.

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Our brave journalists on the front line taste-tested four of the recipes to see if they could pick a winner. Photo / NZME

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Have we found New Zealand's best burger?

22 Oct, 2019 8:44am

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PTSD is more common than you think

22 Oct, 2019 8:23am
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Teen describes 'humiliating' strip search

22 Oct, 2019 8:07am
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A 6yo asks why there are no female toy soldiers. Now, there will be

22 Oct, 2019 8:58am
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Kylie cashes in on viral meme

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Men with psychopathic traits 'more desirable'

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Annabel Langbein's homemade chipotle mayo

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'It's bittersweet' Booker Prize joint winner on historic victory

23 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Injuries from electric scooters in the Auckland region cost the health system upwards of $1 million in less than a year, a new study shows. Photo / NZ Herald

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Don't 'drink and ride': Booze big factor in Auckland e-scooter injuries

22 Oct, 2019 1:03pm
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Doctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.

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Shay Mitchell shares excruciating 33 hour birth video

22 Oct, 2019 1:35pm
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The actress endured 33 hours of labour, after her partner said not to have an epidural.

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